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civics test added as graduation requisite

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by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor photo illustration by Sarah Wells

Senior Michael Plaster looks at the civics test questions that the Class of 2017 will be tested on.

The Idaho State Senate passed Bill 1071 which will require students in the class of 2017 or later to pass a civics test.

“I feel our high school students should know at least as much about our country as new immigrants.” J I M PAT R I C K , I D A H O S E N AT O R

Patrick. “I feel our high school students should know at least as much about our country as new immigrants. [...] To be a good citizen of this country we should all be involved and understand the patriots that crafted the Constitution and died for our freedoms,” Sen. Patrick said in an email. “Passing” the civics test will mean that the class of 2017 must earn a 60 percent or better on the 100-question test,

to determine how and when the test will be administered. “[T]he class of 201617 is the first class that will be required to take it. We have proposed the requirement be put into the updated Board Policy 2700,” Dr. Becky Meyer, Lake Pend Oreille School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, said in an email. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services does have re-

what do you think of the civics test requirement?

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“It doesn’t really make a difference to me; it doesn’t sound hard.” MACKENZIE WOLFE

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“I think it’ll be pretty easy because it’s just generally what you know.”

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We the People.

To print money, to declare war, to create an army, or to make treaties.

The Louisiana Territory.

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

What is one power of the federal government?

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

compiled by Sarah Wells photos by Sarah Wells

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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. Missouri River or Mississippi River.

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“It’s good they’re having students take it, it should be a ‘thing.’”

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sources available to study and prepare for the test, including online flashcards and a complete list of the 100 questions and answers. There are three areas of study that the test encompasses: American government, history, and integrated civics. The American government section asks questions about the principles of democracy, system of government, and rights and responsibilities of citizens. The history section covers the Colonial Period and Independence, the 1800s, and recent American history. Lastly, the integrated civics section poses questions on geography, symbols (like the stars and stripes), and national holidays. The bill passed the Senate 29-6, and passed the House 59-10. It was signed by Governor Butch Otter on April 9, 2015 and is effective as of July 1.

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but classes after must earn at least 70 percent correct. Even so, SB 1071 also states that students may take this test as early as seventh grade and may take it as many times as necessary to pass. However, it is up to the school district

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he classes of 2017 and after will have a new graduation requirement to contend with: the same civics test that immigrants to the United States must take in order to become naturalized citizens. Senate Bill 1071 was sponsored by Sen. Jim

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>> summer wildfires draw similarities to 1910 Fire disaster by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor

Just over 100 years ago, a fire disaster swept through the western United States. Today, the story isn’t so different.

new school year, new challenges by Cooper King, Editor-in-Chief photos by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor

Principal Tom Albertson coordinates with staff before the 2015-16 year.

As the 2015-16 school year begins, there are some new challenges Tom Albertson hopes to address.

om Albertson enters his second year as principal of Sandpoint High School with confidence from his first year and eagerness to improve. Albertson sees the new one-to-one technology as a key aspect to advance student learning. “I’m really excited to be able to put a tool in every student’s hand that’s going to help them,” Albertson said.

ing on reducing the amount of conflicts between students, particularly cyber-bullying via social media. He aspires to see a culture founded upon tolerance and acceptance. “Why would you want to make someone else’s day harder? I mean life is hard enough as it is,” Albertson said. This year Albertson plans to work on the five ‘C’s which in-

“[I want to] provide the best education everyday for every student.” T O M A L B E R T S O N , P R I N C I PA L

He hopes the Chromebooks will be successful by increasing as well as improving students’ education. He wants students to take responsibility and avoid risky situations where the Chromebooks could get damaged. Albertson is focus-

clude: character, citizenship, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Albertson’s personal goal for the upcoming school year is to “provide the best education everyday for every student.”

new teachers this school year Here are some new faces to know.

by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor and Cooper King, Editor-in-Chief photos courtesy of Monticola Staff

CHROMEBOOK COUNT

Here are three other major chromebook deployments elsewhere in U.S. schools. (From Education Week)

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FOR 151,000 STUDENTS CHROMEBOOKS & TA B L E T S ; M O N T G O M ERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MD.

n 1910, 3 million acres burned in Washington, Idaho, and Montana, causing 87 deaths. This fire complex would become known as The 1910 Fire. The story isn’t so different in 2015. As of Sept. 2, the National Interagency Fire Center reports that 8,202,557 acres have burned so far. Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah have all reported fires in the western part of the United States, with some fires also affecting the south eastern states to a lesser extent. In total, 43,819 fires have been reported this year. That is more than the average for the past ten years, in

which 53,432 fires are reported on average and 5,569,996 acres are burned. The main difference between the 1910 Fire and the current wildfires in 2015 is that the “Big Blowup” of the 1910 Fire occurred over a span of two days (Aug. 20 - 21), whereas the 2015 fires have burned over a span of several weeks or months. Even so, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and California have all declared a State of Emergency due to the wildfires. Fire fighters from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are in the United States helping fight fires. In total, approximately 32,000 fire fighters are working to suppress fires throughout the nation.

PN W FIRES Here are the major fires near Sandpoint.

39.75 square miles

KANIKSU COMPLEX / TOWER FIRE West of Priest Lake, ID in WA; Started on Sept. 1.

29.07 square miles

G R I Z Z LY C O M P L E X East of Coeur d’Alene, ID in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest; Started on Aug. 10.

24.58 square miles CLARK FORK COMPLEX Clark Fork, ID; Started on Aug. 13. Includes Scotchman Peak, Whitetail, and Marten Creek.

10.31 square miles

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FOR 58,000 STUDENTS

PA R K E R R I D G E North west of Bonners Ferry, ID; Started on July 29.

CHROMEBOOKS; CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC S C H O O L S , VA .

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UPPER PRIEST

Fire planes fight a wildfire in southern British Columbia by spraying the area with fire retardant. Smoke from fires near the border contributed to air pollution in northern Idaho. (Sarah Wells)

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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

North west of Bonners Ferry, ID; Started on July 29. INFORMATION IS CURRENT AS OF SEPT. 2 FROM INCIWEB.NWCG.GOV

Karen Lyons

CULINARY ARTS

What are you excited about this school year?

“I’m coming from nursing to teaching, that’s a really big change for me. So I am most excited about that change. I love to teach and I love nursing, and to combine the two is awesome. I’m looking forward to the legacy I’m carrying on from Kathy Holm before; she’s my aunt, so I get to take over from her. [...] It’s an honor.”

“I’m really excited to get to know the Sandpoint students since I’m new to Sandpoint. I’ve been living in Boise for seventeen years so I’m really excited to get to know the students, staff, curriculum, the involvement I’ll have with culinary arts and the community.”

Kristin Rast

LIFE SKILLS

Jessica Sauer

ACADEMIC SUPPORT/ HISTORY

What are you excited about this school year?

“I’m just excited to get to know the students and the staff here. Some of my goals [are] just really create a good classroom culture for my students, try to be as involved with everything that’s going on here, make it to some of the sports games.”

“I’m really looking forward to being a part of a staff where I once went to school. I graduated from here in 2003 so I think it’s really fun to get a different perspective on the school. As far as goals, just really getting to be a part of the community here; I’ve been away for a few years so coming back home, looking forward to teaching high school.”

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cedar post staff

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cooper King

NEWS EDITORS Sarah Wells Lydia Welp

Our View represents the majority opinion of the Editoral Staff on a particular issue.

Political perspectives

OPINION EDITOR Julian Nizzoli

Politicians have made a notable shift in the upcoming election from being a leader to being a celebrity.

ur forefathers founded this country with the intention of its leader being a great person well established in society and a proven leader. The requirements to hold this position are: one must be 35 years of age, a resident within the United States for 14 years, and a “natural born Citizen,” a term not defined in the Constitution. In today’s twisted world presidential candidates have become something of a joke for many Amer-

icans. In the race for the 2016 presidential election rapper Waka Flocka Flame, born Juaquin James Malphurs, attempted to run for office before being rejected for his young age. In Iowa, a teen registered to run for president under the alias ‘Deez Nuts,’ and without ever campaigning, polled at 8 percent in three states. Americans are willing to support a completely unknown person, who is ineligible to hold the position he is running for, rather

than research and find the candidates that are worth legitimately supporting. In the current presidential race the three most supported candidates that are vying for the position are republican Donald Trump, Democrat Hillary Clinton, and Independent Bernie Sanders, who is running for the democratic bid. Even while being among these three there is question whether Trump is seriously supported. It seems as though

politics in America has shifted from a perspective of what is best for the country, to a popularity contest over who has more blind followers willing to support their candidate without hesitation. Furthering the seeming joke of running for president, celebrity and rap artist Kanye West recently announced he would be running in the 2020 election. This decision looked as though it came to him on stage as the artist gave his

thank you speech at the Video Music Awards Ceremony. If America is going to start making positive progress in the political world the people must invest an interest in the leader of our country and support the candidate best fitted to run an economically healthy nation. The next generation of voters must make educated decisions on who they want the leader to be, or the future could look very dark. Who would you vote for? Poll at shscedarpost.com

Point &

should students be required to pass a civics test to graduate?

“Yes.”

“No.”

Oakley Pettit

Amanda Wikoff

“It is absolutely imperative that students go out into the real world with a sense of awareness of the world around them.”

“[Students] are being taught that memorizing facts about America is more important than learning about the global community as a whole. ”

Sports Editor

COPY EDITOR Amanda Wikoff PHOTO EDITOR Sarah Wells ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Mackenzie Packer SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Kelly Curtis BUSINESS MANAGER Sage Levora WEB DIRECTOR Ben Bristow

MULTIMEDIA STAFF Matthew Curtiss Nathan Faggard Patrick Rockwell

Point and Counterpoint is an opportunity for students with contrasting views to voice their opinions on a particular issue. These issues range from school-specific topics to topics of national significance.

ccording to the Joe Foss Institute, four out of five 8th graders aren’t proficient in civics, and only 9 percent of 4th graders can identify Abraham Lincoln. A bit ludicrous? I think so. Personally, I feel that having a citizenship test as a requirement for graduation is a great step forward in making civic knowledge take a higher priority in a student’s mind. The test is used for immigrants in order to become citizens, so I feel that if the test is something that the federal government finds necessary for immigrants to know, then high school graduates should have to take the test as well. High school graduates,

LIFESTYLES EDITORS Mikayla Brennan Caroline Suppiger

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Logan Finney

Counterpoint

just like immigrants, are just about to go out into and be a part of American society, and it is important that they at least have a basic knowledge of their country’s illustrious history, geography, and a simple understanding of government function and structure. If you at least paid a little bit of attention in history and government class, then you should be able to easily pass. It is absolutely imperative that students go out into the real world with a sense of awareness of the world around them, because it is then more than ever when government actions will have a direct effect on their life.

SPORTS EDITORS Oakley Pettit Madi Schoening

Copy Editor

equiring high school students to take a civics test to graduate is an excessive and unnecessary requirement. Already, students are bombarded with standardized tests from the day they learn to read. Students take the ISAT yearly from third grade to sophomore year. After ISATs are completed, students move on to take multiple tests to enter college. On top of that, every high school class has a final exam, including a government class that is on the list of graduation requirements; that government class teaches everything students need to know to pass a civics test similar to the final. Not only are students

already being taught things on the civics test, they are being taught that memorizing facts about America is more important than learning about the global community as a whole. America is a country that draws from the diverse culture of other communities, and a civics test for new Americans makes sense, but testing students who have grown up learning U.S. History since early elementary is excessive. In a system that already bases so much on testing, adding another test with information students already know is going to create young adults that are apathetic about the global community and exhausted from over testing.

CARTOONIST Mary Johnson STAFF MEMBERS Carson Andrick Darien Bangeman Jordan Spring Brianna Jordan Liz Marshall Aubrey Stevens Roan Allen Jessica McPeek

EDITORIAL POLICY The Cedar Post is governed by the same legal rights as the professional press. Under the First Amendment, we reserve the right to free expression and freedom of the press. The student newspaper of Sandpoint High School is an open public forum for the students of Sandpoint High School and the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board making all decisions concerning its contents; it is not subject to prior review by administration, faculty, or community members. Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor must be signed, although the staff may withhold the name upon request. The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to law-governing obscenity, libel, privacy and disruption of the school process, as are all contents for the paper. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should an opinion expressed in a public forum be construed as opinion or policy of the administration, unless so attributed.

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>> fall sports home calendar Date Opponent Time FOOTBALL Sept. 11 Lewiston Sept. 18 Mt. Spokane Oct. 2 Lake City Oct. 9 Lakeland

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER Sept. 8 Lakeland Sept. 21 Mead Oct. 6 Post Falls Oct. 10 Moscow

7 p.m. 4:30 p.m 4 p.m. 12 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER Sept. 15 Moscow Sept. 17 Lake City Sept. 19 Coeur d’Alene Sept. 22 Bonners Ferry Sept. 30 Lakeland Oct. 3 Lake City

4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Sept. 8 Lake City Sept. 17 Lakeland Sept. 19 Lewiston Oct. 06 Coeur d’Alene Oct. 15 Moscow CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 10 William Johnson Invitational SWIM Sept. 16 Post Falls Sept. 30 Lakeland Oct. 14 Coeur d’Alene

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7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Football

COACH: Satini Puailoa KEY PLAYERS: Davan Norris, Carlos Collado, Paul Sundquist, Kyle Perry, Jackson Diercks, Wyatt Cox, Colten Engel, Logan Magro, Jake Timothy OUTLOOK: “This is the fourth year that these kids have been living in the weight room and they are going to use it to win regionals and take us to state.” MOTTO: “Team first” GOAL: “To improve everyday and take another run at state.”

Cross Country

COACHES: Matt & Angie Brass KEY PLAYERS: Katherine Kaul, Rainey Woodward, Sharon Rowe, Cori McClelland, Claire Pierce, Hannah Davidson, Jacob Graham, Mark Kennaly OUTLOOK: “The girls are coming off their second straight 4A State Championship, having their eyes set on another Regional Championship and working towards a three-peat. The boys team are ready to defend their regional title and make another run for the state trophy.” MOTTO: “Rise as one - Iron sharpens Iron.” GOALS: “Our team goals are for them to win the regional titles again. Girls varsity is to win State again and Boys is to place in the top four trophy spots at state.”

Kyle Perry, senior

by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor photo by Cooper King, Editor-in-Chief

^ Varsity football hopes to continue practices outside with clearer conditions.

ear the end of the summer, several wildfires were sparked in parts of Idaho, Montana, and Washington that affected sports practices in Sandpoint. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has guidelines for activities (like sports) going on in smoky conditions. This guideline uses the Air Quality Index (AQI) which is a measure of how many miles of visibility one can see through the smoke. At its peak, the AQI in Sandpoint was between 151 and 200 ( 1.5 to 3 miles of visibility). At this level, the activity guidelines recommend “consider resched-

uling or relocating event[s] [...] conduct practices and games indoors. If outdoors, allow only light activities for all participants.” Beginning on Aug. 24, some sporting practices and events were canceled due to the smoke. “People with asthma have to sit out and they lose valuable practice time [...] I’ve gotten headaches from the smoke and many of the other players have talked about breathing issues and sore throats,” sophomore soccer player Hadley Marshall said. For other sports teams, competitions were also affected. As in cross country’s case, the Libby

Meet in Montana was canceled due to smoke. Their practices and time trial also felt the difficulties of smoky conditions. “Twice [the AQI] was so bad that we had to run inside the middle school gym [...] It made it really hard for the people with asthma on our team to stay outside training with us. We actually had a 5k time trial one morning when it was still pretty smoky. [...] Quite a few people, including me, collapsed at the finish line,” senior cross country runner Jacob Graham said. With the recent rain clearing up the majority of the smoke, sports practices have resumed outside.

Girls Soccer

Volleyball COACH: Erin Roos KEY PLAYERS: Laney Search (All IEL), Kayla Neumann, Alexis Creighton, Grace Kirscher, Grace Chicks OUTLOOK: “We are a young team and an inexperienced team, losing nine seniors. So we are focused on creating a culture for being super competitive, committed and team first. I predict by mid-season we will be raising some eyebrows and turning some heads.” GOAL: “We want to work hard not only physically, but above the shoulders too. To become consistent in our fundamentals, make smart shots, and gel together as a team by districts and state. And then of course to bring home a long overdue state championship.” MOTTO: “Compete and be relentless. “

COACH: Conor Baranski KEY PLAYERS: Madi Schoening, Riley Couch, Ashly Busch OUTLOOK: “In this early stage, I honestly feel like the team is stronger than we were at this point last year. That’s great because we were able to bring home a second straight state banner. So, I’m cautiously hopeful for what we can accomplish.” GOAL: ”I would like us to get to our winning ways earlier in the season this year. Last fall took us literally half the season to come together. Then, our end goal is always to win state, and it’s a realistic goal.” MOTTO: “Not really a motto, but I want my players to have the necessary swagger that comes with winning two state championships in a row. I want them to have confidence, hold themselves to a high standard, and know that they have the talent to win any time they step on the field.”

Boys Soccer

Swimming COACH: Mike Brosnahan KEY PLAYERS: Payton Bokowy, Kate Matlosz, Seth Bamer, Ben Reich OUTLOOK: :”The boys team size tripled and we have strong returning swimmers and new freshman that are good competitors. I would like to bring a bigger and stronger boys team to state and have some high placing swims. The girls team is one of the strongest teams I have coached so, as well as more state qualifiers and top ten finishers, I would like to see the girls team in the top four out of the sixty teams at the state meet.” GOAL: “Our team goal is to have fun and see the kids stroke mechanics and speed improve over the season.” MOTTO: “Swim to win.”

COACH: Adam Tajan KEY PLAYERS: “Kyle Hertel, Amos Crossingham, and Dawson Mulder were All League selections last fall.” OUTLOOK: “Last fall’s team was very young. We’ve got depth and a lot of experienced returning varsity players this year.” GOAL: “[Our goal is to be] 2015 Idaho State Champs!” MOTTO: “Embrace passion!”

athlete profiles

by Oakley Pettit, Sports Editor

Athlete Profile Kyle Perry is a senior and plays varsity football. How has having multiple concussions affected you both on and off the field? “Having head injuries in football really only had an effect through the duration of the injury. For example I couldn’t think straight or memorize things, but after I healed I felt normal.” What are your plans after high school? “I plan to go on to college and play football while getting a degree in business management.” photo by Cooper King

Corinne McClelland, senior

photo by Sarah Wells

Athlete Profile Corinne McClelland is a senior captain of the girls cross country team and will be running varsity this year. What is your favorite part about running? “I love running because it pushes me. I love that feeling during a hard workout or a race where your heart is beating so hard it seems like it’ll jump out of your chest, and you’re gasping for air, and you just feel so alive. It’s in these moments that I’m aware of every second, and it’s an awesome feeling.” What are your personal goals this season? “I want to medal at state, which means I need to be in the top 20.”

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>> top nine tweets of summer 2015

compiled by Caroline Suppiger, Lifestyles Editor

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While the ACT and SAT both cover the same general subjects of reading, writing, and math, there are a few differences to be aware of. by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor photo illustration by Sarah Wells

he ACT and SAT are two widely accepted college-entrance exams, but there are differences between the two that cater to different kinds of learners. The ACT is known for being more straightforward than the SAT. On the SAT, it can be hard to understand what is being asked in a question, whereas on the ACT, the question language is clearer. The SAT also has much more vocabulary than the ACT, but this is set to change in March 2016. For now, however, students will need to know a wide range of

uncommon terms for the SAT. The ACT also has a science section where students are given facts and must use reading and reasoning skills to answer questions. In contrast, the SAT only tests reading, writing and math. Additionally, the ACT tests students on trigonometry, which is more advanced than math on the SAT. Depending on your learning style, it may be a good idea to take both the ACT and SAT to ensure you attain a score that is a good representation of your individual abilities.

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The new SAT will include an updated essay that will be optional. The test time on the SAT will be reduced to 3 hours from ~4 hours. The SAT will only have 4 answer choices on the multiple-choice instead of 5. There will also no longer be a penalty for guessing. The SAT will not include the same vocabulary. Instead of a 2400 scale, the SAT will be 400-1600 points possible. These changes will begin in March 2016 for the SAT. The ACT writing test will be updated in Sept. 2015 to include 4 subscores, 40 minutes (up from 30) writing time, and a new prompt format.

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I can’t feel my face when I’m with you, but literally cannot feel my face guys.

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FRESHMEN

SOPHOMORES

JUNIORS

SENIORS

Welcome to high school! It really is not as scary as some people lead you to believe. In all my time spent at high school, I have never seen any freshmen stuffed in a trash can, or legitimately forced to do something they were not comfortable with. Upperclassmen are not very scary and are willing to help you; all you have to do is ask. I know sometimes you want to fit in or impress the other students around you but it is important to be honest with yourself and never do anything you aren’t comfortable with. You will earn other people’s respect if you are true to yourself even if you have to say no. Lastly, be respectful to your teachers and the adults around you. Honestly, high school is so much more fun if your teachers and peers respect you. It is not fun spending the rest of high school with the constant reminder of a mistake you made freshmen year.

You are no longer the lowest of the low but that does not give you the authority to treat the freshmen poorly. You still need to treat others with respect in order to earn it from those around you. Your teachers are here because they are passionate about what they do and make it a priority to teach you what you need to know for whatever you may pursue after high school. Sophomore year can be as fun as you are willing to make it. It is the year you transition from the Greek roots of freshmen year to the Latin roots of sophomore year. It is the year in Mr. Search’s class that you will be required to memorize all 55 lines of Mark Antony’s speech from Julius Caeser. It’s is the year you transition from easier classes to honors and pre AP classes. Sometimes in high school it is easy to get caught up in trivial situations but remember to think of the whole picture and how one decision may impact your future. But most of all, do what makes you happy.

In all honesty, junior year is a tough year but it is manageable. Yes, your course load is likely to be heavier than ever before but that does not mean you cannot do it. You need to work hard your junior year but still spend time on activities you are passionate about. This is the year you need to get serious about college and the SAT/ACT. In April, the state pays for all juniors to take the SAT. It is important to study for the test because it can be a huge asset for your college applications. However, a lot of people find that the ACT is more manageable than the SAT. It may be in your best interest to take both the ACT and the SAT and see which test is best suited for you. Junior year is the year you are introduced to AP classes and with those classes accompany the AP test. The AP test may give you college credit depending on your score and the college you are attending.

The fact is that 365 days from now you will be in a different place. If not physically, then definitely mentally. For the last three years of high school we have watched our peers get their senior lockers, dress up for Toga Tuesday, be honored at senior night, struggle through college applications, and choose a new path to follow after graduation. It is finally our time to experience these rites of passage. If you are anything like me, you may be feeling very anxious and fearful but still excited to finally leave the safety and comfort of our homes and venture out into a place I have often heard referred to as the “real world.” It is important to enjoy your senior year but still realize that grades matter. College applications are important and waiting until the last minute to realize that is not smart and may have a bigger impact on your future than you may ever know.

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by Caroline Suppiger, Lifestyles Editor

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@SMACKHighID idk if we are the only people in Sandpoint with forks but I don’t think so

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6/28/15 I didn’t have to go to the Ziggy Marley concert, because I knew I could watch the whole thing on snapchat

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8/18/15 I love it when people talk about memories which lead to more memories and excitement just builds up of remembrances

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6 Post Script

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U N D E R T H E S TA R S

A PREVIEW OF HOMECOMING WEEK 2015 by Sarah Wells & Caroline Suppiger

D R E S S U P D AY S T H E M E : U N D E R W H E R E ? S E PT E M B E R 1 4 - 1 8 , 20 1 5

MONDAY

Under the Flag

TUESDAY Undercover

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Under the Sun

FRIDAY

Under the Hoodie Under the Lights

Wear red, white, Dress in your best Channel your inner For this spin-off of With the home“Thug Thursday” and blue (or stars impression of a se- Sandpoint tourist coming football from previous and stripes) for this cret agent or under- or Hawaiian vacagame at the end of years, get creative the week, wear red spin-off of ‘Merica cover spy for tioner for Under with some sweat- and white or your Monday from last Undercover Tuesthe Sun Wednespants and a hoodie year. day. day. (Think: Hawaisports uniforms to and any other ian shirts, sun hats, show school spirit. “swag” you can khakis) add.

DANCE THEME

POWDERPUFF $20 to play; includes a shirt. 20 individuals per team; first come, first served. Games start at 6:00 p.m. on September 16 at Memorial Field. Practices* will be September 10, 11, 14, and 15, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Freshmen practice at Colt Field, sophomores at Pine Street, juniors at track interior, and seniors at Project 92 field.

UNDER THE S TA R S $10/TICKET @ THE SHS COMMONS

*Note: practice dates and times are subject to change.

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I Saw Something Shiny Clothing Gallery and Boutique

100,000 Poets for Change

Sandpoint, idaho

1-4 pm • 26 September 2015 EvanS BrothErS Café Poets • Musicians • Open Mic Join Sandpoint poets & musicians as they connect with artists all over the globe to express their aspirations for a better world. To register as a featured reader or musician, contact Lost Horse Press at 255.4410 or losthorsepress@mindspring.com sponsored by LoST HorSe PreSS & Bonner CounTy Human rigHTS TaSk ForCe

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