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Dear Seniors, I

’ll be honest, I’ve put off writing this letter.

Maybe it’s because procrastination is in my nature, or maybe it’s because I’ve realized that this is my last.

This letter is the last thing I will write as part of the Cedar Post staff. It is the last thing I will write as a Sandpoint High School student. Together we’ve had our last fire drill, our last school lunch, and our last class with the people next to us.

As we experience all the lasts there are also so many firsts on the horizon. For some of us it will be our first college class, our first job, or our first trip overseas. It could be our first all-nighter, our first bad roommate, or our first time looking through the couch cushions for enough quarters to do laundry.

With all these lasts whizzing by and all the firsts knocking at our door, it’s easy to feel like we’re in the middle. So many markers of firsts have thrown us to this middle already.

Our first loose tooth. Our first time riding a bike. Our first day of kindergarten.

We’re experiencing firsts all the time, and each time those firsts take us to a new middle.

In the same way, lasts mark each stage of our lives. Our last trip to the orthodontist.

Our last driver’s ed class.

Our last walk across the stage as high school students to become graduates.

AMANDA WIKOFF, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

E a c h of these lasts open a door to new firsts and close the door on old middles, but these firsts and lasts are just snippets of our whole lives. It’s the middles that are really worth cherishing.

The middles are the late night drives and the early morning hikes. The middle is sophomore year, wishing for the last lunch on campus. The middles are hard times when your friends never left your side, or the easy living days where they weren’t around. The middles are where life happens, and we can’t let that slip by.

Chances are we won’t always be able to recall all the details of this graduation ceremony, but we will remember memories we made between our first day of school and our last. We will remember the middles.

Wherever we go there will be firsts and lasts, some sweet and some bitter, but we’ll always be a little in the middle. Now, as we walk out of these doors for the last time as students, we’re entering a new middle. Savor it. Embrace the lasts and the firsts as they come, but don’t forget to live in the middle.

“EMBRACE THE LASTS AND THE FIRSTS AS THEY COME, BUT DON’T FORGET TO LIVE IN THE MIDDLE.”

Amanda Wikoff

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Erik Suhr participates in the long jump.

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The track team had 21 qualifiers for the state competition in Boise. Five were seniors. At the state competition, Cole Hooper placed third in the pole vault and the boys placed sixth overall.

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here were a number of setbacks for sports this year, from the reconstruction of Memorial Field to lots of snow and rain preventing spring teams from playing scheduled games.

Nevertheless, seniors can boast a great year in SHS athletics.

Eight known athletes are signing on to play sports collegiately from the class of 2017.

During the 2016-17 school year many SHS teams earned a chance to compete at state. Out of those teams, many individuals also placed.

Seth Bamer does the breast stroke down the pool during a home meet against Lakeland.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

Bamer was the only senior on the team and he made it to state. Overall the boys placed third and state and the girls placed fourth.

Levi Irish pushes aside a Bonners Ferry player as he runs the ball down the field.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

Dawson Mulder steals the ball away from a Lake City player during a home game.

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The football team one the homecoming game 43-7 and had a record of four wins and six losses at the end of the season. Despite the setbacks of having a home feild under construction, the team perservered through the season, traveling to all but two games.

The boys soccer team had an over all record of 11 wins, four ties, and five losses. The team made it to state but lost in the first round. Sandpoint was ranked twenty-first in Idaho for the 2016 season.

Sarah Liken-Savage performs with the dance team at Battle for the Paddle.

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Savannah Groff completes a pike jump during the Battle for the Paddle Spirit Competition against Lakeland.

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The dance team placed third at state.

Captain Amber Laiche has signed with University of Montana to dance collegiately and Co-Captain Sara Savage will be assistant dance coach next year.

The cheer team had four seniors that had been on the team since freshman year.

The team was able to place 4th at state in the all girls category.

Naomi Bradley hits the ball during the senior night softball game against Lakeland.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

The softball team punched their ticket to state this year by beating Lakeland in the District Championship. The team won their first two games at state and placed third overall.

Jacob Jackson lunges for the ball during one of his doubles matches.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor The tennis team sent six senior players to the state tournament in Boise this year. Laney Search and Khloe Kylonnen took first place for girls doubles and the girls team won runner up overall. Patrick Rockwell and Jacob Jackson placed fourth in boys doubles.

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enior Caleb Edlund has been able to play on the varsity team since his sophomore year.

He will be signing on at Siskiyous College to play baseball for next season.

“Going to Siskiyous I’ll be able to get more bat time and playing time compared to going to a four year where

I would be sitting out for my freshman and sophomore year,” Edlund said.

Playing in college will also allow Edlund to play at a higher skill level, which is appealing to him.

“I’m excited to be able to play at the next level and to see how far I can go in baseball,” Edlund said.

While playing at Siskiyous college he will most likely be playing infield and a little bit of out field.

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Dana Beaty takes the lead from two Bonners Ferry runners at a home cross country meet.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

Boys and girls teams went to state, girls placing fifth overall and boys placing eighth overall. Over the season the girls team had a record of four first place wins while the boys had one first place win.

Kayla Nuemann denies the volleyball from Sandpoint’s side of the net.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

Laney Search, Cheyenne Nicholson, and Kayla Neumann were the seniors and captains of the varsity volleyball team this year. The team made it to state but lost in the first round. Their overall record is 21 wins, 13 losses and one tie.

Nick Holland looks to steal second base during a double header against Lakeland.

Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

After the arrival of new head coach Chase Tigert, the baseball team won nine out of their 19 games. There were five seniors on the team. Multiple games were canceled due to poor weather both in Sandpoint and away during the

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enior Taylor Ward has been able to play varsity soccer since her sophomore year. She is planning to go to Spokane Community College and will play on the girls soccer team.

“I decided to sign on because they have a really good program, it’s close to home so I’m able to come back home and two of my best friends went their

and they said the really enjoyed it,” Ward said.

Ward will be getting a partial scholarship for her efforts. She is looking forward towards keeping up with soccer and being able to travel different places to play.

“I’m looking forward to keep playing soccer but also the experience of being on my own. I get to travel and get a different of workload compared to other students,” Ward said.

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rowing up, people always told me that high school would go by faster than I would expect. I never gave it much thought, assuming that it was just something people said to help teenagers stay motivated.

True to what I expected, my high school experience seemed to move at a crawl. But now, at the tipping point of my high school career, with graduation sending me, you, all of us off into the great adventures that await, I can’t help but wonder where the time has gone. I’ve found myself reminiscing about these past four years, still confused about how we could have experienced so much in so little time.

Freshman year was a blast, and I have all of you to thank for that. From cheering on our friends at sporting events to standing around awkwardly at high school dances, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people with whom to kick off my high school experience. We stepped into the daunting world of high school, not knowing what to expect, and we all crushed it. Kudos to you.

When sophomore year rolled in, I think we all realized that high school was not going to be a cake walk. Classes got harder, people settled into their different friend groups, and we had to learn how to work through the pain of losing some of our closest friends. But one thing I will never forget from that year was the sense of community I saw in all of you. We all experienced the stress, the pressures, of performing well, the loss, in some way or another. But through all of that, I was so proud to see my class rally together, not just within our own circles of friends, but branching out into others as well. All of you truly inspired me, showing me what it means to support one another through any roadblocks that life can put in front of us.

I think, for the most part, we can all agree that junior year was the toughest by far.

We kept telling

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ourselves we had early-onset “senioritis”, “IT’S THE EXPERIENCES WE not knowing how much worse HAVE, THE OPPORTUNITIES it actually got WE ENCOUNTER, THAT senior year. On top of that, we were under MOLD US INTO THE an immense amount of PEOPLE WE ARE.” pressure. Between taking SAT’s, ACT’s, and wondering what was next after high school, I don’t know how we didn’t get ulcers from the stress of it all! This was a confusing stage of life, with a lot of unanswered questions about the future and what it would hold for us. As individuals, we could never have remained sane through that year, but together we could, and we did, motivating one another and pushing each other to excel along the way.

And now, here we are, at the end of our senior year of high school. Some of us may have had an easy year, while it may have been challenging still for others. Maybe you branched out, pushing yourself to try something new. The point is, senior year was a great opportunity to experience life differently than before. This year provided all of us with opportunities to do something outside of our comfort zones, to stretch ourselves beyond our limits. My hope is that each of you took a chance on those opportunities. It’s those new experiences that will shape who we become as we embrace this next stage of life.

Class of 2017, we have shared so many experiences together these past four years, yet it all happened in the blink of an eye. So much change has come and gone, none of us are the same people we were just a short time ago.

If we take anything away from high school, let it be this: it’s the experiences we have, the opportunities we encounter, that mold us into the people we are.

Mitchell Rust

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“the social aspect of SHS. I will also miss the welding and seeing most of my teachers.”

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The senior class nominated and voted on the senior superlative winners Compiled by Kelly Curtis, Web Director Photos by Lauren Sfeir, Photo Editor

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WHERE

TO NEXT? Seniors get ready for the next phase of their lives.

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to study many different disciplines and majors from studying interior design to working as a lineman following high school.

Besides attending a traditional university or school, four percent of the senior class are planning on going into the military and another four percent are planning on pursuing mission work.

The senior year for the class of 2017 included the first international trip for SHS in years, indicating the class’s desire to travel and explore the world beyond Sandpoint. Still, the class of 2017 stays rooted throughout the Sandpoint community in many ways.

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his year’s graduating class is going places.

They’re going exactly 11 different places (or states). according to the senior exit survey taken by 170 of 200 total seniors.

Of the 170 students who took the survey, 12 percent reported that they plan on working full time following graduation. Another five percent of seniors are planning to attend a technical or trade school.

With 65 percent of the senior class having plans to study at a university or community college, the 2017 senior class has plans

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NAOMI BRADLEY MILITARY “I had this burning desire to serve my country since I was about eleven, and I didn’t know the best way to do it. I didn’t want to help one group of people, I wanted to help as many groups of people as possible, and I figure the best way to do that would be to serve in the military.”

TALON DEWEY OUTDOOR RECREATION “Being outside and seeing the views is the only thing I really enjoy. I hope to get into guiding, whether be that backpacking, whitewater rafting, or fishing. If that doesn’t happen I hope to go towards fish and game or forestry.”

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Seniors are planning to go on a mission.

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Seniors are planning to take a break.

ZACK ALAMILLO LINEMAN “I’m going to go to Texas for trade school. Lead cable slicing, dealing with electricity and wires things like that. The school lasts about three months, then after that they’re going to send me down to be an apprentice, so I’ll probably be going to be on the east coast. I’m going to try and get as close as home as I can get, so Seattle or Salt Lake.”

Seniors are planning to do other things.

Seniors are planning to do other things.

*One percent of seniors are undecided.

Graphics by Lauren Sfeir, Photo Editor All statistics were collected from the Senior Exit Survey.

The stats for the states and percentages were taken out of the 170 seniors that responded to the survey.

MADI ALBERTSON INTERIOR DESIGN “I chose interior design because I love the idea and challenge there is when creating a space for another to enjoy.

When I graduate I’ll hopefully get to apply my skills in my own business.”

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Seniors lose Powder Puff

FAST FACTS

Seniors win Ironman

Adeola Ogbeide and Bob Stevens act in the Mock DUI

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Laney Search is valedictorian and Abby Kassa and Hannah Fingel are co-salutatorians

Holly Nelson and Ethan Fogg are prom King and Queen

A total of $156,000 is given by 60 local groups

Graduation is June 9

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SENIOR FEATURES Six seniors put in the spotlight Lauren Sfeir Photo Editor Each student has their own unique story that can be found when one looks beyond the surface. It is those stories that must be sought out and told, because they are what differentiate

every human from each other and make up an individual’s being.

Through looking deeper, nine unique seniors were chosen for their stories to be told on this spread.

Like most seniors, they all have plans after high school, whether it be college or pursuing their passions elsewhere.

By getting involved in the Sandpoint High glassblowing program, Leola Johnson fell in love with the art form.

“I started blowing glass just on a torch in the Sandpoint High School glassblowing program with Zabrielle and fell in love,” Johnson said.

After high school, Johnson plans on moving away from Sandpoint to seek out a career in this art.

Leola Johnshon learns to glassblow.

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Through the participation in creative activities including 6 years of playing guitar, 2 years of participating in Steel Pan Band and making art, Shorman has been inspired to pursue a career in Graphic Design. His first steps in achieving this goal have been shown through his first place in an international online art competition and his determination to attend the University of Idaho for getting a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising.

On her spring break trip to Italy, Johnson was able to affirm her passion for glassblowing by working at a studio on the island of Murano. That experience was her first chance to do hot shop glass work.

Glass hot shops are art studios that allow for the creation of bigger glass sculptures.

The instructor pictured has been glassblowing for over 40 years, and Johnson said he made glassblowing look easy.

“I learned so much from that experience and it only furthered my love for glass,” Johnoson said.

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Through participating in cheer for four years and gymnastics for five, Eliana Cravens has been influenced to attend Boise State University. She is drawn to their cheer team in particular. Cravens’ love for cheer began when she attended Sandpoint High’s cheer camp. She has since learned how to take initiative ever since especially as she was one of the team’s co-captains this year.

Interestingly enough, Indiana Jones has sparked Cravens love for anthropology and archeology and she wishes to major in both subjects.

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Finding time in his weekends, James Leeson works as a retail cashier at Silverwood Theme Park and it is a fun way to save up money for college. As a result of avoiding Chemistry, Leeson signed up for Mr. Hastings’ Landscape and Design class and fell in love with landscaping. After high school, Leeson hopes to attend University of Idaho for architecture so that he can get a job in home and residential landscaping.

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Uncertain of her plans after high school, Savage began to discuss options with Laurie Buck, the Sandpoint High School Dance Coach, and earned a spot as assistant to Buck for the 201718 school year. She aims to train under Buck for a year and then attend Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle for dance.

Savage hopes that working with Buck will help build her resume for future dance related jobs such as, teaching or choreographing.

After 11 years of homeschooling, Peter Soderberg switched to a public school education for his senior year.

The hardest part of the transition has been adjusting to a new learning style.

Outside of school, Soderberg finds time to have fun with his friends by playing basketball at City Beach. After high school, Soderberg plans to attend North Idaho College to complete his Associate’s degree. Then he will transfer to University of Idaho to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. One of his family members, who is a marketer., has played a role in his interest.

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ountless hours of work go into each paper and all that goes with it — work from these staff members — and that work is not contained in the hour and a half of Cedar Post class each day. These seniors have spent time before school, after school, and into the night working to meet printing deadlines with quality content.

They’ve done this work for the whole student body at Sandpoint High School, and now it’s their turn to step out from behind the curtain. Each of these seniors play a vital role on staff, from staff writers to editors of all kinds.

Each person made the paper and all of it’s parts run smoothly from month to month.

AMANDA WIKOFF

Amanda will attend Northwest Nazarene University next year to study Intercultural Ministry and Graphic Design. Amanda was the Editor-inChief for the Cedar Post this year.

LAUREN SFEIR

Lauren will attend Whitworth University starting in the fall. Lauren plans on majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications and was Photo Editor for Cedar Post.

JACOB AANES

Jacob will attend the University of Idaho starting in the fall. Jacob plans on majoring in Computer Engineering.

Jacob was the Business Manager for the Cedar Post this year.

TARAN MCLAUGHLIN

Taran will attend Pepperdine in the fall. At Pepperdine, Taran will study Business Administration. Taran was a Multimedia Editor for the Cedar Post this year on staff.

MACKENZIE PACKER

Mackenzie will attend North Idaho College next year. Mackenzie is pursuing a Psychology major and was the Assistant Photo Editor for the Cedar Post this year.

LIZ PARSLEY

Liz will attend Eastern Washington University in the fall. At EWU, Liz will study Biochemistry and hopes to become a forensic pathologist. She was the Social Media Editor this year.

ELIZABETH MARSHALL

Liz will attend the University of Idaho starting in the Fall of 2017. Liz plans on majoring in Political Science and minoring in French. She was Opinion Editor for the Cedar Post this year.

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LYDIA WELP

Lydia will attend Quest University in Canada next year to study questions related to International Relations and Economic Development. Lydia was a Cedar Post Lifestyles Editor.

AUBREY STEVENS

Aubrey is planning to attend Boise State University following graduation.

Aubrey intends to study Fire Science at BSU. Aubrey was on the multimedia staff for the Cedar Post this year.

FINNEGAN TREADWAY

Finnegan plans to attend Boise State University next year. This year, Finnegan was a member of the web staff and frequently participated in the morning announcements.

PATRICK ROCKWELL

Patrick will attend Montana State University starting in the fall.

There, Patrick will study Mechanical Engineering. Patrick was a Multimedia Editor this year for the Cedar Post.

HANNAH FINGEL

Hannah will attend Biola University next year. At Biola, Hannah will study Engineering Physics. Hannah was the News Editor for the Cedar Post this year.

KELLY CURTIS

Kelly will attend Seattle University in the fall to major in Political Science and minor in Women and Gender studies. Kelly was the Cedar Post Web Director this year.

PRESTON BUNTY

Preston will attend Boise State University starting next year. Preston will study Business Administration at BSU. Preston was on the multimedia staff for the Cedar Post this year.

JACQUELINE OWENS

Jacqueline will begin attending Warren Wilson College the fall to major in Outdoor Leadership. Jacqueline was a member of the web staff this year in Cedar Post.