Century Star Issue 8

CENTURY

STAR Century High School 1000 E Century Ave May 2011

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Bidding adieu to musical seniors

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Paper or plastic?

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Where in the world?

Sunglasses . . . $60

Park tickets . . . $17

Swimsuit . . . $25

Surviving the summer . . . priceless A message from Century

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2010-2011 adviser

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Century High School 1000 E. Century Ave. Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 323-4900 ext. 6627 Fax (701) 323-4905 century_star@bismarckschools.org

Dearest readers, This is it. This is my last issue on the staff of the Century STAR. It’s bittersweet.

This has been the most exhausting and stressful year. This has been the most tremendous year. So I’ll be happy to finally take a deep, calming breath- but I’ll miss writing stories about you guys, hanging out with the staffers, the rush I get on paper day and so much more.

Before I go, I want to thank all of you. Thank you for reading the STAR and giving feedback this year.

I want to say thank to the staff. You guys are my best friends and I love you.

And finally, I want to thank my parents because they’ve taught me everything I know.

I am leaving the STAR in the most capable hands. Just wait, next year will be tremendous.

Dear readers, I am here because of my passion for you, my curiosity, my good interview and the work ethic instilled in me by my mother.

This job is bigger than me, because this job is a job I am doing every day for you.

As your editor, and as your staff, we are presented with a series of blank pages to fill. It is our goal and our passion to fill it with you. Your stories, your ideas, your art, your goals, your passion, your everything is important to us. You are important and vital beyond articulation.

I am thrilled to have this year with you, we, as a student body, are destined for greatness beyond articulation. I cannot thank you enough for going on the journey with me.

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{Entertainment

Beyond the song and dance Consistant creativity for the community

10 Reviews

Food, books and more

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Final refrain Seniors say farewell to Century music

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15 No boys aloud

Girls’ softball paves their way

16 Cold cleats

How teams are dealing with weather delays

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20 Recycled ideas

Student views on going green

22 Heading out A fast start

23 Making cents Helping every penny count

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25 Maddy 26 Sydney 27 Abby 28 Rants and Raves

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32 Two of a kind

Twins with similar pasts and different futures

35 Culture shock

Adventure outside the United States

36 College map

See where the seniors are going next fall

38 It’s our life Inside StuCo

The Mystery Machine is hidden somewhere in the issue. Will you be the first one to find it? The first one to find it and show up to room 117 will win a gift card.

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Marshmallow taffy short.dinamoss

Grab two marshmallows and hold them with your index fingers and thumbs. Start to pull apart the marshmallows and push them back together.

Continue this pulling and pushing motion until the marshmallows take on a very smooth consistency.

Make sure there are no bumps present in your taffy.

Once you have reached the desired consistency, it is now time to enjoy your new treat.

It can be eaten right off your fingers, but make sure to not touch anything afterwards. Your hands will be very sticky.

[OPTIONAL:] If you’re not in the mood for getting your hands dirty then you can place the marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl and heat it up until the marshmallows are slightly gooey. Take a spoon and stir until the mixture is free of bumps. Let sit for a little while or until the taffy has become a little more tough.

college needs Here are a few things you won’t want to leave behind when heading off to college short.jilliansisk

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1. Mini refrigerator- for those late-night leftovers and that stock of energy drinks.

2. Convenient organizers- to make the most of your TINY new room.

3. Febreze or other air freshener- who knows, you may have a stinky roomie.

4. Frames- for when you’re misssing the beloved family cat.

5. Decorative pillows- to add some color to your world.

6. Clip-on lamp- for when you need a light of your own.

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Roadtrip playlist What fun is a road trip without music?

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“E.T.” by Katy Perry, “Blow” by Ke$ha, “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera, “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion “Because

Of You” by Kelly Clarkson.

“Friday” by Rebecca Black

“Trololo” by Eduard Khil, “Barbie

There are a few categories of music that should be covered when making your playlist such as pop, ballads, youtube sensations and a few others.

Girl” by Aqua.

Getting to know the

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Cool ‘vacation’ spots without leaving North Dakota short.sydneyharvey

All the different big statues you can visit in ND W’eel, the World’s Largest Turtle -Dunseith, ND Giant Dala Horse - Minot, ND Golf Zombie - Garrison, ND Wally the Walleye - Garrison, ND Tommy the Turtle - Bottineau, ND Rusty the Turtle - Turtle Lake, ND World’s Largest Buffalo - Jamestown, ND World’s Largest Crane - Steele, ND Source: www.money.cnn.com/magazines/ www.ndtourism.com/whatdo/

World’s Largest Cow - New Salem, ND World’s Largest Catfish - Wahpeton, ND Dakota Dinosaur Museum Dickinson, ND Buffalo Trails Museum Epping, ND Almont Heritage Park Museum, Almont ND Fairview Bridge and Cartwright Tunnel - Cartwright, ND Enderlin Museum - Enderlin, ND

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reading short.alexpiyamahunt

“The Outsiders.”

- Junior Lucas Sackman

“The Book Thief, On the Beach, and Firefly are good books.”

- Sophomore Shelby Langei

“I started reading Breaking Dawn, but I stopped after they stopped talking about the vampire baby.

This summer I want to read all the David Pelzer books.”

- Senior Taylor Boeder

“Green Eggs and Ham, that’s a good one.”

- Junior Logan McConnell

“1984, by George Orwell.”

- Senior Keenan Salveson

“Young Sherlock Holmes, Red Wall, Artemis Fowl, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Last Apprentice, Picture of Dorian Grey, The Magician, The Warrior Heir, The Historian, Catch-22, and SHERLOCK HOLMES!”

- Sophomore Katelyn Grosz

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Movie

A few takes on the controversial question

Lord of the Rings Trilog yEvery director should take a cue from Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Taking beloved novels and turning them into films that fans are willing to camp out for is no small feat. The books, written by J.R.R. Tolkein are captivating but can be hard to get into. The movie pulls audiences into the action and holds them there for roughly three hours per film. Hardcore LOTR fans will always say the books are better (because they are) but the movies did not disappoint.

Book: OH yeah! Movie: Winning!

Eat, Pray, LoveWho didn’t fall in love with the delicious food and beautiful landscapes described in Elizabeth Gibson’s autobiography? And when fans of the book found out the down-to-earth Julia Roberts would be playing Gibson, didn’t everyone relax a bit knowing she would do wonderfully? Well, we were wrong. Though the movie follows the book to a T, the vivacity that readers fell in love with is completely missing. Roberts was completely lacking chemistry with every on

screen relationship and the whole thing seemed rushed, giving the film a shallow feeling.

Book: Yes, please. Movie: Eh, okay...

EragonThis is a classic example of an extraordinary book turned into a lousy movie. The book, written by Christopher Paolini (who was 17 at the time!), is a near perfect story of a boy and his dragon.

Unfortunately, the filmmakers decided to ignore the brilliance of the book and turn out a cheap, unimpressive movie that just barely follows the original story. The only good things about the movie were Garrett Hedlund, Ed Speleers and Christopher Egan who, though their acting wasn’t superior, served as delicious eye candy.

Book: Victory! Movie: Total defeat...

Here are some upcoming booksturned-movie to look out for: The Help (August, 2011) Breaking Dawn (November, 2011) The Hobbit (December, 2012) The Hunger Games (March, 2012) The Great Gatsby (2012)

Beyond

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t is not the actor that makes the show, the costume that makes the actor, the voice that makes the song or the director that makes it a success. It takes every part of every process and every hand that helps along the way to make a musical an enticing and emotion-provoking one. Sleepy Hollow Summer Theater has made the art of musicals available for the youth of Bismarck and Mandan to partake in, and the surrounding community to enjoy. It promotes creativity and instills responsibility. Their process teaches dancing and coaches commitment.

“Almost everything on the set is touched or worked on by somebody in the cast,” sophomore Savannah Bashus said.

Bashus has been a part of Sleepy Hollow since she was cast as a lost boy in Peter Pan at the age of 10. Her passion became a seasonal, payless full-time job when she decided to come back year after year. The daily rehearsals, mandatory set constructions and relationships she formed with her cast-mates became the most important thing in Bashus’ summers.

The annual shows Sleepy Hollow puts on are a labor of love. The work often seems thankless and the beating sun often threatens to drive the work ethic out of the casts during full days spent on the stage. The result, however, is a reminder to the over 200 people involved in putting on the shows of why they do what they do.

“The cast is the heart of it all. They grow with the work and their spirit is what carries the experience for the audience. It is an incredible discipline and difficult task. It is mostly a group effort,” Christenson said.

“As for what Sleepy Hollow is….the cast experience behind the scenes is truly what people remember. That is where the true growth and love is found. Forming friendships, building relationships, and bonding with the community; these are all the real gifts of Sleepy Hollow which provides the opportunity for all the students to realize these gifts.”

“I think it is the laughter, tears and personal growth that can’t always be seen or quantified, but it is a major part of the experience.”

“When you step onto the stage, it just feels right like it is just what you are supposed to be doing,” Bashus said. “It is a big commitment too. We are going to be having like six hour practices this summer, but when you are in front of all those people it is just a good feeling to know that you did it.”

Job Christenson began his work with Sleepy Hollow in 2005 as the director of Peter Pan, what started as a casting process became one of Christenson’s greatest joys. The passion he saw in his students kept him involved in numerous productions to come.

“At the heart of every successful community is a strong and thriving arts culture. Without arts, a community has no heart or soul. The arts allow a community to evaluate, analyze, reflect, celebrate and learn about trials and tribulations,” Christenson said. “Arts is the key to the human soul. So any work one can do with the arts only enhances the human experience.”

A family road trip in 1989 is responsible for the idea that became a community staple. Stephanie Delmore remembers her parents and sister and her collaborating in an effort to find an artistic contribution that could be made to Bismarck.

That idea is now responsible for everything from Grease, to Jekyll and Hyde, to the Midsummer Celebration.

“It is about us celebrating that we have wonderful lives,” Delmore said.

Growth is at the center of what Sleepy Hollow believes in and strives for. The growth ranges from the growth of audiences, facilities, productions, students, and arts. Whether they are overhauling their park, or planning a New Year’s Eve celebration Sleepy Hollow is growing so they can touch and enhance as many lives as they are capable of.

“We have a wonderful time and learn things that we take with us our whole life long. We learn how to work to the last minute and finish a project.

Accomplish a project,” Christenson said. “These are important things and we do it together.”

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Ne uros review.colemanspilde It’s great when a line of beverages has assorted flavors. It’s even better when these beverages come with health benefits along with their variety of flavors. The Neuro drinks are exactly this, a delicious, thirst-quenching beverage with assorted boosts to for your body.

Neuro has eight flavors: Sonic, Sleep, Gasm, Sun, Aqua, Bliss, Sport, and Trim, each of which have their own unique boost.

From an increase in happiness to a surplus of vitamin D, these drinks have it all. Unfortunately, having it all means having a strange, chalky aftertaste as well. However, it’s extremely simple to forget about the aftertaste by just looking at the bright, colorful, wonderfullyshaped Neuro bottles. They are a delight to drink with a vast array of flavors and health advantages that really work. For only 35 calories a bottle, Neuros can’t be beat.

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Portal 2

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Portal 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Portal, a puzzle game made by Valve, creators of Half Life, Team Fortress, and Left 4 Dead. In Portal 2, you return to the ruins of the Aperture Science Testing Facility as the seemingly eternal test subject, Chell. After being kept in stasis for possibly hundred of years, you and a rogue AI pod by the name of Wheatley attempt to break out and escape the facility. One of the strongest parts of this game is the writing, which is excellent. They put a lot more humor into the story, and it is actually very well done. Graphics are very nice. With the new setting, the Source game engine that Valve has become famous for really shines. The game is centered around portals, which allow you to teleport yourself and objects between two different places. You can place portals on most surfaces, such as the floor, the walls, and even the ceiling. While it is easy to overlook things at times, the new gameplay elements such as gels, lasers, and light bridges are introduced gradually, easing the player into the new setting and gameplay elements. As time goes on, these elements start mixing together in the different areas of the game, and they become harder and harder. In the end, this is a well crafted product by Valve, and an excellent sequel to the original Portal.

Cake pops review.carriesandstrom

The new Starbucks cake pops are an attempt to make the high-quality cafe appeal to a wider array of consumers. These treats, while tasty in their own right, are not of the quality nor the sophistication that many have come to expect. Coming in three flavors: Tiramisu, Birthday Cake and Rocky Road- they all taste overwhelmingly sweet. The bland flavoring of these combinations of frosting and cake is counteracted only by the joy of eating cake on a stick. While they aren’t bad if one is in need of a small bite with their coffee, their traditional counterparts are by far superior.

The Hunger Games review.alyssameier&sammimoss

In a post-apocalyptic North America, 24 children are pitted against each other in The Hunger Games, a twisted, televised fight to the death that the government uses to keep its citizens in line. Katniss Everdeen enters the game with one thought- win. Katniss is a fiery and independent 16-year-old, the narrator and main character of the book. Filled with powerful writing, realistic characters and intense scenes, Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” keeps readers up late at night hanging on every word until the very last sentence. Readers are quickly pulled into the storyline and grow close to the characters, feeling their pain in loss and sharing their joy in victory. Collins shows her audience a girl that has learned to fight against even the most unfortunate circumstances. Lucky for all of the Hunger Games’ fans, there are two more books to obsess over in this addicting trilogy.

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Musical Century seniors and their instructors say goodbye story.colemanspilde

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houts of students ring through the halls as they file out of their classes. A small mob forms by the door, pushing and shoving to get to the outside world. While some are held back by the weight of their backpacks, others have large, bulky boxes in their hands. They’re carrying their instruments, taking them out of the building for the last time.

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qwefbsfsahthhiolvlczm Century music teachers Chris Dasovick and Mary Pat Archuleta will be saying goodbye to many well-loved seniors in their classes this month.

Dasovick says that it won’t be easy to see them go.

“Of course I will be [sad],” Dasovick said. “It will be a challenge to fill the void left by them.”

Dasovick taught alongside former Century band director, Tim Fogderud, before Fogerud’s retirement last year. Dasovick says that, although he has many long-time students leaving, he hopes they will continue in music.

“The big thing that I hope they do is continue to play,” Dasovick said. “The ability they have been given is not something that everyone has been blessed with.”

Some students plan to continue their musical careers after they leave high school. Senior Lucas Rutten, a member of three choirs, is determined to keep singing after he leaves.

“I’m going to try out for the concert choir and jazz choir at MSUM,” Rutten said.

“I’m going to be a music major there.”

Rutten believes that leaving will be difficult because of having to split up from the group he is so used to singing with.

“It feels very strange,” Rutten said. “It’s just something where you do it in a group of people for a long stretch of time, so it feels weird because we’re all kind of splitting up now.”

Senior Kelli Remboldt, a part of Century’s wind ensemble, doesn’t feel the same way.

However, she is glad she took the class.

“It feels really good [to be done],” Remboldt said. “I definitely think that it was a worthwhile class to take.”

Remboldt says that while she won’t be playing in band after high school, she will miss her current director. “[Dasovick] has been awesome,” Remboldt said. “It will be sad to lose such a great director.”

“Mrs. Archuleta has played a large role in shaping my musicianship throughout high school,” Rutten said. “So, although I’m leaving and she won’t be my choir teacher anymore, I’ll always appreciate the way she shaped me musically.”

Archuleta believes that this departing senior class was a rare one and that she will have a hard time watching them go.

“I will definitely be sad to see this class leave,” Archuleta said. “I have had so many memories with this group, they have been really special.”

Dasovick admires the way he has seen his students grow over the years, but says that their impression on him has been much greater.

“It’s nice for them to think [that I have I have had an impact on them],” Dasovick said. “But the way they have influenced me is greater. I don’t think I will ever be able to give them what they have given me.”

Rutten feels similarly about his choir teacher, Mary Pat Archuleta, and says that he appreciates how passionate she is about her class.

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These seniors have proved themselves in their athletic ability and have signed with colleges for future playing time Meyer Bohn - Dickinson State University for football Justin Ledger - University of Mary for basketball Ben Nordin - University of Nebraska Lincoln for swimming Carson Wentz - North Dakota State University for football Shelby Svihovec - University of Mary for volleyball Jessie Steinwand - Jamestown College for track Kameron Wingenbach - Bismarck State College for basketball Tessa Nemeyer - Carroll College for soccer Sam Barney - Concordia Moorhead for golf Megan Sanford - Moorhead State University Minnesota for swimming

Champions of

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Superbowl Champions 2001: Baltimore Ravens Superbowl Champions 2011: Green Bay Packers

World Series Champions 2000: New York Yankees World Series Champions 2010: San Fransisco Giants

Nascar Sprint Cup Series Winner 2000: Bobby Labonte Nascar Sprint Cup Series Winner 2010: Jimmie Johnson

NBA Finals Champions 2000: Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals Champions 2010: Los Angeles Lakers

PGA Tournament Champion 2000: Tiger Woods PGA Tournament Champion 2010: Martin Kaymer

MLS Cup Champions 2000: Kansas City Wizards MLS Cup Champions 2010: Colorado Rapids

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No boys allowed Century’s girls’ fast-pitch softball team is on its own this year and doing great

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he has been on the field since she can remember. Her parents were umpires and she played t-ball as soon as she could walk. She grew up with softball the way some kids grow up with a teddy bear.

For senior Darby Krivoruchka, softball isn’t just a high school sport, it is a part of her.

“I’ve been around it all my life,” Krivoruchka said. “I pretty much fell in love with it.”

Junior Leslie Kindseth has a similar story, except she started softball just before sixth grade when a classmate’s dad created a fast-pitch team.

“I had played baseball for years,” Kindseth said. “So I was [excited for] a sport with girls.”

The high school fast-pitch softball team has only been in existence

for three years-though there were club teams before that. Last year, the Bismarck Sparks, a BHS-CHS combined team, made it to state for the first time and took fourth place.

This year the schools have spilt and Century softball is on its own.

Along with having good times and being a family, the team plays well together. They play hard and will finish the season with three games a week, plus a tournament. The team will lose four seniors this year, but some will continue playing fast-pitch softball.

“We are four and one [so far],” Century fast-pitch coach Kevin Zeigler said. “So the season is off to a good start.”

“I got a scholarship for Jamestown college to play there next year,” Krivoruchka said. “[But] I’m looking forward to coming back to see what they can do.”

Most towns do not have junior high players on high school teams, but Century’s softball team boasts young seventh and eighth graders. Kindseth has seen improvement this year, despite the young team, and even with an age difference the girls get along just fine.

“It’s basically just like a family,” Krivoruchka said. “There’s not any drama on the team, it’s just good times.”

Century’s softball team is looking forward to getting better, stronger and generally having more fun.

“I like fast pitch softball because it’s different. Not many people play it,” Kindseth said. “It’s just unique. It’s fun meeting people and playing all over.”

Cold cleats

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Despite unsettling weather, Century’s spring athletes stay focused

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ach year, snowfall in April and May is not uncommon, but it is extremely frustrating, especially for athletes taking part in sports in the spring. And as usual, the winter weather intruding into spring has delayed several athletic seasons, making them more hectic for athletes, coaches and fans. Century’s spring teams are still focusing as hard as they if were outdoors despite scheduling changes and plan for terrific seasons no matter what.

Track and field, baseball, softball, girls’ tennis, girls’ soccer and golf are all part of Century’s spring sports. Though all sports differ each have the same problem with dealing with the unpredictable weather in the early season. Despite the conflicts of scheduling and practicing, all the coaches work to keep their players focused and the players are focused on having a winning season. Varsity girls’ soccer coach Sarah Mcnulty has dealt with unsettling weather since she became a part of the soccer program in 2002. Many days have been spent practicing indoors or in the Four Seasons Golf Dome.

“Being outdoors is never replicable,” Mcnulty said. “But there’s definitely things you can do, but it’s harder with such a small space.”

Small space is nothing new to Century’s soccer program. The girls are used to holding some days of their tryouts in the golf dome.

The weather doesn’t only affect the scheduling of the soccer teams but adds up financially as well. Being in the dome costs Century $130 per hour, which quickly adds up after several hours of try outs during a week’s time.

“It gets to be very expensive,” Mcnulty said.

Century’s girls’ tennis team also had to spend many days indoors at Capital Racquet and Fitness Center during the beginning of their season. Senior Milee Patel and junior Kelly Swanberg both play for the varsity tennis team and found the early part of their team’s season to be a little frustrating. Due to Capital Racquet resurfacing one of their courts, the girls’ practices ranged from the early hours before school to nine or ten at night, and with cramming 16 girls onto one court patience was a key virtue to the team.

“It was frustrating practicing indoors because there would be a lot of standing around while waiting to hit,” Patel said.

“It was annoying to basically have to do doubles drills and not get to work a lot on strategies for singles.”

Starting off indoors hinders the process of getting used to the outdoors and the details it entails. The girls weren’t able to get used to the sun and wind while indoors so the first few practices outdoors were frustrating.

“The variables are what makes the game,” Swanberg said.

Even though the team was happy to begin playing outside the frustration didn’t end.

When games began being scheduled nearly all week the girls’ schedules became even more hectic. The team’s make-up games have caused them to miss days of school and struggle to keep up with their studies. As the weather gets nicer, the girls are happy to be playing but the make-up work on and off the court will be a relief to be rid of.

“It makes everyone exhausted but the weekends are a good relaxing time,” Swanberg said. “And we get used to it.”

Who's really losing out?

Green is still an ugly color for the NFL

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oing green has a negative meaning when talking about the National Football League. Green money, green with envy and green with greed. With the NFL lockout being official March 12, union members have complained about the lack of respect by the league, and the league owners refuse to dish out more cash to their players who are unmistakingly making six to eight figure salaries.

So, why do we fans care so much? It’s because we are the ones who are suffering from this lockout. Football, for many of us, isn’t just a sport to watch on Sunday and Monday nights. It’s a family pastime that we spend watching and playing together. The fans- the dedicated people who withstand below freezing temperatures in plastic seats in the nosebleed section, the tailgaters, the people who buy the hot dog and cup of pop for $7.50, the season ticket owners- all of these people will be the ones affected this fall when there is no season to be held because two sets of greedy men can’t come to a compromise. A poll from Adweek shows that 19 percent of fans won’t come back next year if the NFL cancels any games. Fans are dedicated, but taking away their pastime is a way to lose them for good.

Along with the fans, come investors, businesses and advertising agencies. DirecTV is going to be wondering how they can make up lost money now that the NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer available.

What restaurants in town don’t have a special on wings or drinks for game times? With this country in such an economic crisis, people would think that missing a year of one of the most highest grossing industries in sports is probably not the brightest idea.

There might be a slight possibility that something good can come out of a lockout.The players picked by teams in this year’s 2011 NFL Draft might learn by example to be smart about their money and not waste it on ice sculptures and “bling,” and instead save it for when they’re retired. Unfortunately, those players might not even have the chance to play- especially the ones not drafted and waiting for free agency to begin.

It’s true that the NFL hasn’t made fans suffer much yet besides listening to both sides quarrel, but with little progress being made and none likely to be made until June at the earliest, it’s quite likely the NFL should be preparing for a lack of season and lack of fans.

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. Wimbledon is the only major tennis tournament still played on grass.

Venus Williams hold the record for the fastest Womens’ tennis serve clocked at 205 km/h.

Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the U.S. Open.

A new tennis ball weighs two ounces.

Margaret Smith Court holds the record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

The first women to play in the Wimbledon tournament wore full length dresses.

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Jimmy Connors is the only player to win the U.S. Open on three surfaces: grass at Forest Hills in 1974, clay at Forest Hills in 1976, and hardcourt in 1978 at Flushing Meadows.

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Venus and Serena Williams became the first set of sisters to ever win Olympic gold medals in tennis.

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Tennis originated in Great Britain.

The French Open is named after a World War I flying ace.

Sources: www.10-facts-about.com/Tennis/id/27 http://www.prettytough.com/tennis-fun-facts/

What’s in your [tennis] bag?

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In 1993, Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, climbed the K2 mountain in Pakistan in memory of his recently deceased sister. He then became disorientated and was taken in by the leader of a small village. This hospitality sparked Mortenson’s mission of educating children-mainly girls-in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. He and a climbing partner co-founded the Central Asia Institue, whose mission is to educate and supprot the education of children in remote areas of Central Asia. As of 2009, Mortenson, along with the CAI is said to have built 131 schools for children who would’ve otherwise attended Muslim extremist schools or not even had an education. The heroism of Mortenson is in question.

such tours and appearances provide an education to the American people of the CAI and the schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Despite such accusations, many people including former CAI employees believe Mortenson is making a positive change in the world. Mortenson is viewed as being correct in educating children to fight terrorism instead of dropping bombs.

According to 60 Minutes reporter Steve Kroft, many people, such as author Jon Krakauer and two of Mortenson’s hiking buddies, believe the details of Mortenson’s story are falsely fabricated.

To add to the accusations, according to 60 minutes, much of the money of the CAI has gone to funding Mortenson’s book tours in the United States instead of building schools. Board of Directors from the CAI said to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle that Sources: http://www.businessinsider.com/greg-mortenson-60-minutes-three-cups-tea-afghanistan-2011-4 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/30/too-much-hot-water-for-th_n_852361.html

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The Black Eyed Peas are opening a school to provide musical education for local teenagers in lower Manhattan, NY. Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Music and Multimedia Academy will be a place where students can learn music and video production using professional, high quality equipment. The Peapod Foundation, the hip-hop group’s charitable organization is joining hands with The Adobe Foundation, which is a philanthropic organization by the software Adobe Systems Incorporation. Similar Youth Voices music schools are already in use in three

locations in California: Los Angeles, Oakland and Redwood City.

The Academy will offer courses for 150 specially selected students ages 14 to 19 starting in July. The students will be accepted based on recommendations from teachers, and expressed interests in areas such as camera work, editing and graphic design.

Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academy will be located in a facility provided by Urban Arts Partnership, which runs afternoon activities for teenagers from high-poverty families.

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/04/20/entertainment/

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Students at Century have various views on “going green”

tudents at Century seem to be split. Most everyone agrees recycling is a good idea, but they are divided on how much effort to put into it, if it should be mandated by law and how much of an impact it makes.

“I don’t think it’s helping a whole lot unless you’re looking at physical trash on the ground,” junior Dylan Becker said.

A few students are bound and determined to keep the recycling bins at Century up and running. They back their efforts with the belief that saving the environment is a necessity.

“It’s awesome, we barely have any meetings so you don’t have to like come early all the time. It’s not a big commitment,” senior Sarah Hansen said. “But we’re saving the planet.”

Contrary to popular belief, plastics, aluminum and glass left in roadside collection bins are not always converted into new containers.

Instead of being melted down and made into the same product, most of the materials are made into textiles, parking lot bumpers or plastic lumber- all of which are non-recyclable products. Also, according to ecologycenter.org, the circulating arrows on the bins mean the containers are recyclable, not the product going into them.

“It is heart breaking because we do all this hard work and then [the recycling companies] stab us in the back,” Hansen said.

Some products actually follow the true recycling circuit. An aluminum can is recycled and back on the grocery shelf as a new can in about 60 days. The process of recycling one aluminum can saves

enough energy for a TV to run for three hours, that’s equivalent to half a gallon of gasoline. There is no limit to the number of times aluminum can be recycled, according to recycling revolution.com.

Even the tiny wrappers on Hersey’s kisses are recyclable. There are infinite numbers of way to save energy and materials in everyday life.

“I don’t leave my water running when I brush my teeth any more, like I shut it off then I turn it back on when it’s time to spit,” Hansen said.

Recycling may keep more trees from being cut down, more space from being used in landfills and more water from running down the drain, but what about emissions and their effect on the environment?

“As far as the ozone and all that stuff, I’m not too convinced,” Becker said.

All predictions of global warming are based on computer models and not the historical temperature fluctuation timeline. Over 17,000 scientists have signed a petition sponsored by the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine which states, “There is no convincing scientific evidence that human release of carbon dioxide, methane, or other greenhouse gases is causing or will, in the foreseeable future, cause catastrophic heating of the Earth’s atmosphere and disruption of the Earth’s climate,” according to www.oism.org. The lack of proof doesn’t stop some individuals from believing that every little bit helps.

“Because [comapanies] go through less work to process the trees into paper and so we are able to save the emissions produced from processing the paper,” senior Sam Barney said.

Conservation by the numbers -Most baking instructions say preheat the oven to a certain degree. Never do so for more than 10 minutes. If everyone reduced their oven time by an hour per year, the energy saved would be enough to bake 1 billion cookies.

-500,000 trees = each week’s Sunday newspapers. Recycling the New York Times Sunday edition run would save 75,000 trees.

One quart of motor oil improperly disposed can contaminate 2,000,000 gallons of fresh water.

-1 million people stopping their junk mail would result in saving 1.5 million trees.

-Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for 3 hours or a tv for 2 hours.

Often recycling old products is more expensive than buying a new one. An example is using recycled tree fibers in Starbuck’s cups, the result is more expensive, but trees are being spared.

Environmental club is also helping conserve virgin tree fibers.

“The English class rooms throw away all their packets and news papers,” senior Jessica Hansen said.

With items like sociology teacher Gregg Schmidt’s self proclaimed “tree killer” packets hitting the bottom of the bin, there are a lot of materials saved every week.

The average person uses 7 trees a year, 32,850 gallons of water, 281.32 gallons of gas and 500 plastic bags per year. Conservation can bring these totals down to less than half, and that is exactly why these students joined Environmental Club. They’re looking for new members and students to join any and everyday. The club is one of the largest at CHS, and there are lots of reasons to help out.

“I joined environmental club because I want to make the environment a lot cleaner for future generations,” Barney said.

Another reason to join is because it is a place to meet new friends and hang out with old ones. The club promotes living a conservative lifestyle and helps Century cut down on wasted materials and time.

-An average of 113,204 aluminum cans are recycled every minute of every day.

-It takes approximately 1 million years for a glass bottle to break down in a landfill.

-In the U.S. today, 34% of all glass containers are recycled.

-The average person throws away 4 pounds of garbage everyday.

-Solid waste disposal is the 3rd largest municipal government expense after police protection and education source: http://www.headwatersrecycle.com/why.html

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pproximately 88 percent of all people in the United States graduate from high school at some point in their lives.

Three hundred and sixty six students are graduating from Century this year, and out of them, 21 chose to graduate early. Early graduation is the route many students choose in order to get a jump start on their future.

“I wanted the freedom from school,” Century early graduate Colby Farver said.

Farver decided in the middle of his junior year that early graduation was the right choice for him. After he had made his decision, the next step was talking to his counselor and figuring out what he needed to make it happen.

“The first thing would be to meet with your counselor so we can sit down and review your credits,” councelor Kim Motis said. “[They] figure out whether or not it is feasible for you to graduate at the end of the first semester.”

After it is decided that graduating early is possible for a student, a form must be brought home for the parents to sign. Graduating early simply means that a student has reached all the requirements for graduation before the end of their senior year and is able to leave school. He or she will be able to attend the graduation ceremony at the end of the school year along with all of the other graduating students.

“I knew that graduating early would earn me the same diploma as everyone else,” Farver said.

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With the extra time off, Farver has been working more and spending

time with his friends after they get out of school. His long-time friend, senior Andy Krick, still spends much of his free time with Farver when their schedules allow.

“Sometimes we hang out every day,” Krick said. “Other times we don’t see each other for a week and a half.”

Graduating early is a good alternative for students wishing to start their lives outside of school.

“Some students want to go into the military, want to go to school... maybe they have a child, and it is one less thing to worry about if they can finish school,” Motis said.

Some students choose to leave school early for other reasons that often leave them with extra time that they don’t know how to spend.

“When [they graduate early,] all of their friends are still in school, and they don’t really have a plan,” Motis said. “So they’re sitting at home and do regret their decision.”

Motis strongly reccomends that students make their decision about graduating early based on what is best for their future rather than in order to merely escape school early.

Taking classes at Century are free in comparison to the thousands of dollars students can spend on college every year. There are also many dual credit and Advanced Placement classes at Century. In the end, the choice, and the reasons, are left up to the students.

“I’ve never liked being cooped up in classrooms and told what to do,” Farver said. “So I high-tailed it out the smartest and easiest way I could. “

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Making cents Racking up the prices

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n a time of economic difficulties, many carefully guard their wallets.

As teens look to cut costs, the water in the school’s vending machines may be the better option for students looking to get the most bang for their buck.

“You get more water for less in the vending maching,” senior Jasmine Towner said.

In the cafeteria students can purchase 16.9 oz. of water for $1.25, but they can get 20 oz. for $1.00 in the nearby vending machine. This small extra cost quickly adds up. Consider a student who purchases a water every day- if they bought cafeteria water instead of vending machine water they would spend $1.25 more a week, $11.25 more a quarter and $45 more a school year. “[The cost of cafeteria water] turned out to be more than I was expecting,” Towner, who usually purchases her water from the machine, said.

Why the price discrepancy? It comes down to the cost of purchasing the bottles themselves and the labor costs incurred by the purchaser.

“When the bottles are run through [the Bismarck Public School’s] food service [department] there are added labor costs,” Pepsi sales representative Kevin Klemert said.

These added labor costs go to cover loading, unloading and staffing the cafeteria along with additional costs. For many students, though, ease of access is the primary factor behing a purchase.

“It’s more convenient to get [cafeteria water] during lunch,” sophomore Abbey Kershaw said.

BPS food service coordinator Doug Jorez is banking on many pupils holding similar views because if too few students purchase their water from the cafeteria then it’s no longer profitable to stock it. If that happens BPS food services will cease to offer it and loose valuble funding for the lunch program.

“We have to run the cafeteria like a business,” Jorez said. “We have to be self-sufficient.”

Ultimately the choice of purchase is in the hands of the buyer. Whether that choice is to get the biggest bang for the buck or lend support to the local school system, make sure it makes sense.

Breaking it down Vending Machine Water

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“Printing 10,000 copies of ‘Go Green’ seems a little against the point...”

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n the past few years, recycling has become popular in Bismarck. There are bins for paper and plastic bottles scattered across the city and the school, and we, the Century STAR staff, would like to recognize the people that make this possible. First and foremost, the environmental club. These active students empty the bins to make room for more of our discarded waste. The teachers who encourage recycling also help fuel the desire for our young minds to reach out to the environment. Most of all, we would like to thank you, the students, for participating in the school’s goal to keep the environment clean.

Recycling paper and plastic is a wonderful start to a healthier world, but there’s more that can be done.

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As school comes to a close, don’t throw away everything in your backpack. Take your old worksheets and toss those into the paper bin, donate your notebooks and folders to charity or save your pens and pencils for next year. This will not only save space in the landfills, but save money for next year’s school supplies.

Clothes and electronics are among other things that teenagers can recycle. Jeans can become shorts, flip flops become playgrounds and old game systems can be donated to a thrift store. There are many things that teenagers can do outside of school, and we encourage you to reduce, reuse or recycle every day.

A TALE OF TWO HEROES

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he aroma of my latest culinary work of art was intoxicating, and the knock on the door was aggravating as it stood between me and my next mouthful. I was home alone- actually it was not home yet, our family pictures were not hung and we were still functioning out of cardboard boxes and carry out. My cooking was an attempt to introduce myself to the new kitchen, and the new house to her new inhabitants. I did not want to open the door, mainly because I was not very fond of the fact that as of two days ago I lived behind that door. I wanted comfort and my blood red walls back, I wanted to be in a place that was not bare of memories. The placement of my new home ended up being beside the greatest lesson I have ever learned, and the knock on the door was my single warning of the entrance of two of the greatest humans to ever come into my life.

I stumbled up the stairs, I was not used to their spacing, and struggled with the door knob that was not the door handle I was accustomed to.

When I finally won the battle against the door, I lost the battle against my better judgement and presented the woman at the door with a smug hello and stereotypical crossed teenage arms. She offered me a smile, a welcome, and saran wrap protected Dixie plate of Frito bars that her husband had approved of. It could have been a moment that passed without thought, a friendly gesture appreciated only until the bars were consumed. I became better due to that moment, my well being, my time, my happiness, everything is enhanced because of the kind woman in the striped sweater and her husband that approved of the Frito Bars.

Without that moment, I would have never made an Ukrainian egg, sewed a prom dress, or known the joy of Donald and Marlene Hastings at our dinner table. I would not know the latest in scientific research, the dances of the 50’s, or the love of the home next door. I never would have

celebrated a half birthday with a half of a cake, slept in a South American hammock on the shore of Bass Lake, or heard tales of backpacking through Europe.

Doc is a retired vet who has yet to retire his brilliance or curiosity. He never stopped learning and never stopped teaching. I know more about cow’s genetics and life’s importance because of him. The aspects of the world that he has made known to me and my family are infinite. As we remodeled our home, he climbed ladders and screwed in light bulbs, and told us of the importance of staying involved in the world around us.

He traveled and brought home wisdom. The words it would require to do him justice have yet to be found in Webster’s creations. Doc fixes our dryer and our smiles. The man he is is the man that is so rare and so remarkable that our world would turn smoother if everyone could encounter him. The lines of his face have a story and a purpose and resemble a life lived by an extraordinary man.

Every fiber of Marlene is covered in kindness. She thinks in terms of everyone else, and bakes in terms of satisfaction. Mrs. Hastings is the Grandmother that novelists dream of articulating but fail every time to find the words deserving of such a woman. Her patience gets us through crying children at the dinner table, and her wit gets us through bouts of laughter.

She dresses my family in homemade clothes and compliments. She is a woman of character and the most revered female on Parkview Drive.

After a week of 17 hour days, I desire the company of my neighbors more than I desire my bed. The social gathering I want to attend most is dinner with the Hastings. My life makes more sense atop their outdoor furniture, and surrounded by the warmth of their presence and embraces. Thank you, is simply not enough, but then again how does one thank those who matter most?

Life lessons

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stare at the clock and I can see that time really does go by fast.

Maybe I’m the only one who can see its complexity, but it’s a sad sight. Because who knows when my time will run out...

If I’ve learned one thing in my lifetime, I’ve learned how to live.

There are many instances where I’ve been put into a situation and was forced to find the answer. Most of the time I didn’t want to find it. I just wanted to get the problem over with and move on. But this stubbornness showed me that I had the answer all along.

In the past couple of years, I have learned that life is hard, but it is beautiful in the end. I’ve learned that sometimes people won’t like you. Friends will leave, people change and you will have to learn to be by yourself. Maybe the love of your life will love someone else, and heartbreaks help you realize what you really need. And that being yourself is a hard thing to do, but it is the only way to be happy.

Being human never really came with an instruction booklet. Ever since the beginning of time, failure has been a way of life, like the famous quote from the great Michael Jordan, “I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” Failing over and over again helps to create success. This is why learning helps make the world anew all over again. Molding it into a more perfect shape. That is what I keep doing throughout my life. Except most of the time I falter, because honestly, no one is perfect and it is hard to become something that is hard to achieve- but that has never stopped me from trying.

Listening to my parents helped me figure out that learning from your mistakes actually helps you understand what life is all about. Most of the time I thought I knew everything and it was my life, not theirs. But not taking their advice made me realize that I was a fool. I ended up learning how to live from my mistakes or in other words, I learned the hard way. My parents have had a great deal of tough times in their lives and often tell me stories of their accomplishments. From their past experiences and from my own experiences, I have become the tough person I am today.

I know that life is short, only because you never really know if there’s another day beyond that sunset. Which brings me here staring at this clock. A lot of people live life like they have all this time- an infinite number of days left. I believe if everyone knew how much time they had left, everyone would be doing the things they love and living life like it was their last day. Where life goes from here, I do not know, but all these things that I have learned have helped me to decide where I go next.

Life is complex, filled with unanswered questions and sometimes you hold the answers right in your hands.

Sometimes the things you learn help you decide who you really are.

Findingmypace With some alterations to Dory’s words, I’ll just keep running column.abbykopp

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hen I was 5 years old, I ran away from the tickle monster.

At age 7, I found myself running from a boy’s May day kiss.

For the next three years, I sprinted across the black top while playing Red Rover. Today, at 17 years of age, I once again find myself running. Running away from the past that haunts me, the future that scares me and the daily confrontations that leave me reeling. I’ve been running away from things my entire life, and yet, I’m not in track.

I’m not a runner in the physical sense of the word, but not for lack of trying. At 11 years of age, I embraced my inner track star. I ran the mile in the fifth grade track meet and received my blue participant ribbon with pride. That blue ribbon hung on my tack board for only a few months before I realized what it meant. It meant I was a loser. It may have been the first time I felt shame, but I ran from that ribbon, and everything it stood for.

Not long after my short-lived track career, I became infatuated with law. I read every Jodi Picoult book and watched Law and Order to learn about the court room and ethical issues. In my future, I saw a defense lawyer that spoke for the innocent and the wrongly convicted. I soon realized that a lawyer’s life was not as glamorous as those painted in my books. I didn’t want to spend my life defending the victims from their own decisions. So, I changed my mind and lost direction. I ran straight from the fear of a boring life into my fear of the unknown.

“Where do I go from here?” That’s what I’ve been thinking for the past few years. Now that I’ve run from failure and mediocrity, I find myself running in circles, not knowing what to run towards next. I’ve tried to run with a crowd that keeps the same pace I do, but I always seem to be off a step or two. I’ve ran from my problem’s into a friends’ open arms, but I can’t help remember how they ran from me in the midst of my meltdown. I’ve tried and failed to run a race that I wasn’t ready for, and in the end, after I stumbled and fell, I realized that I’m a better person for it. Running with the big leagues overwhelmed me, but I still strived to live the cliche and “be the best I could be.”

When it comes right down to it, I’ve been running my entire life- towards my goals, and away from my downfalls. Some days drag on like a marathon, and others have hurdles thrown indesigned to spunk up my life and make me laugh. I hope that someday, I’ll find a road to run down like a 100-meter dash, but for now, I’ll just keep running, running, running...

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I hate texting on a touch screen. I miss using buttons to guarantee that I got the letter right, instead of having to scroll for the word I want.

ARUGARGH! TOUCH SCREENS! CURSE YOU AT&T! -Junior Brooke Gardener I hate it when people tell me that I can’t name my future child Guybrush Threepwood. It’s gonna happen.

-Junior Luke Preszler Seriously! Snow! Ice on roads! Negative temperatures!

It’s so cold all my verbs fell out.

-French teacher Deb Richardson When you get to school late, and there’s no parking spots left, and you have to park in the back, in the dirt, and it rains that day. Yet you decide to wear flip flops and you get all muddy!

-Sophomore Cassie Kraft I dislike cheese with a passion. Its dry texture and overpowering taste makes my mouth wish it had tear ducts to express its pain. So, all you fromage fanatics, keep that mass of moldy milk away from me.

-Junior Ellie Heaton I hate when you can’t find any “TP” in the school bathrooms.

I give all support to how well the janitors keep this school clean, but when the middle of the week rolls around and I need to go to two, three, or, on an unlucky day, four bathrooms to find “TP”, I find it a bit ridiculous, especially when I come back to class then minutes later with glares from teachers when I was just trying to find a bathroom.

-Senior Matt Nicklos

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Slushies are the best thing God gave this earth! There is nothing better when the weather gets warmer and you need a huge 52 oz. slushie to cool you off. That sugary ice goodness is something I would never be able to give up.

-Junior Lexi Ternes Paper Airplanes. They are amazing. They are better than everything you will ever know. They are better than you.

They are better than me. They are better than Johnny Depp. I love paper airplanes.

-Senior Isaac Lovdahl I simply cannot get enough of Eminem. A rapper of style and class, he sings from the heart about family, friends, tragedies, happiness and relationships, opposition to drugs, sex and crimes like other rappers. Haven’t listened to him? Turn him on and lose yourself in the music.

-Junior Sarah Janes I love band, and having Mr. Dasovick as the teacher makes it so much better. He is so funny with all of his faces he makes at us while he’s directing, and his strange metaphors also. He’s just an overall good teacher. I think we would all agree that Daso makes band what it is.

-Junior Morgan Fetch Every time I’m so impressed about Century's school spirit. When I go to a basketball, hockey, football or soccer game I feel like the whole school is supporting them. The cheerleaders are there, the pep-band is playing and the students, parents and teachers are yelling. I am so glad that I have a one-year opportunity to experience this American school life and can cheer for our Patriots.

-Junior Lisa Groenewond

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“We go to Maine every other summer to see family.”

-Junior Robin Gowen

“We go scuba diving. We are going to Belize this summer.”

-Senior Dan Towner

“We go to Wisconsin to my aunt’s cabin.”

-Senior Katie Weigel

“Going camping at Sibley.”

-Junior Kane Hart

“We have a big fourth of July with a lot of fire works.”

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Make a schedule of which parties are at which times.

Pack a bag with essential items. These include a pen, extra cards, a phone and a map with a route to all the parties in order of attendance.

Dress in casual attire, but make sure to be comfortable. Layers are also an essential as temperature will vary between locations.

Don’t overeat. There will be good food at every location, and it’s easy to get sick of sandwiches and cookies. It is wise to wait to eat the staples, like graduation cake, until the end of the weekend.

Go out with a positive mind set and ready to mingle.

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Twin sisters reveal the differences in their similarites

uess who? Born February 12, 1993, blond hair, blue eyes, is employed at Dan’s Supermarket, loves the movie “Sweet Home Alabama”, listens to country music and is attending the University of Mary next year.

Give up? Senior Lacey Brown fits this description perfectly- so does her twin sister Lexy Brown.

“We think a lot alike,” Lacey said. “Not like we are in each other’s minds or anything.”

Despite not having telepathic powers, Lacey and Lexy grew up sharing the same birthday (Lacey being older by only 10 minutes), wearing matching outfits and spending nearly every minute together. They have one older sister, Kelsey Hanson, but feel like they have more in common with each other.

“We just connect more with each other I think,” Lacey said. “It’s not like we’re really closer it’s just...”

“We have more in common, know each other better,” Lexy finished.

In movies and TV shows, twins are able to switch places and take each other’s math quizzes and other “The Parent Trap”esque things. However, the twin’s mother Laurie Brown says she has never had any problem telling Lexy and Lacey apart.

“A lot of our family members couldn’t tell them apart,” Brown said. “We never had trouble.”

story&photos.sammimoss When the Brown sisters were young they got irritated when people couldn’t tell them apart.

Older now, they realize how similar they look and understand when people get mixed up.

“If it happens over and over it gets annoying, but you can’t get mad really,” Lexy said.

Still, there is something they dislike when it comes to people getting their names mixed up.

“It does get annoying when you don’t try either,” Lacey said. “Like if there’s someone who doesn’t even try to tell you apart- they just automatically call you one of the names.

They don’t even care if it’s wrong.”

The girls, who both work at Dan’s Supermarket, have plenty of stories about customers trying to make jokes about them being twins.

“You’ll have three customers in a row that are like ‘Are you twins?’ Lacey said. “And it’s like, duh!”

Lexy and Lacey don’t dress the same, they don’t drive the same kind of car. Lacey likes pizza, but Lexy loves cheese buns. Lacey wants to become a physical therapist and Lexy wants to study biology. These senior girls may be twins, but they are very different individuals.

“I think we’re both going to have our own lives, but I think we’ll be close the rest of our lives,” Lacey said. “I just don’t think we’ll be the old ladies that come into Dan’s together holding the same purse.”

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Summer is great, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous- here are a few ways to make the upcoming summer more safe

Try not to crack your head open like Humpty Dumpty: It's great to go to the river on a hot day but be careful when diving in, there's always a shallow spot somewhere and people who can’t swim well should watch the current.

Oops...you started a forest fire: Bonfires are a great way to relax on a summer night but they can turn bad fast. Avoid starting a fire when the fire danger index is high to prevent the flames from spreading.

Be an amateur Al Roker: Over the break there are usually plenty of weather warnings taking up TV airtime. Severe weather warnings are no joke. To keep your valuable property safe from hail damage, bring it inside and never venture outdoors when lightning is close.

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As summer-sort of-quickly approaches, camping season does too. Here’s a list of great camping locations in ND Beaver Lake Cross Ranch State Park Devil’s lake Downstream Campground East Park-West Park lake(s) Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Fort Ransom Fort Stevenson General Sibley Park Graham’s Island Icelandic State Park Jamestown Campground Medora-Theodore Roosevelt National Park Missouri River Lake Audubon Lake Metigoshe Lake Sakakawea Turtle River Soucre: http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/parks/parks.html

Culture Shock Experience abroad has made a big impact in this junior’s life

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e is sitting in a dull meeting room, listening to his uncle-in-law discuss some business deal. He was becoming more disinterested as every minute ticked away, until a business associate started up a conversation. This one revolved around cars- fast cars. Once the Ferrari was brought up, they really indulged in the discussion. Sometime later, there he was, driving a Ferrari around the streets of China.

Junior Adam Piker was born in Grand Forks, but has lived an adventurous life. His family took a trip to Malaysia when he was 2 years old to visit his mother’s family. Little did Piker know, that trip would instill a love of traveling, a thirst for knowledge and provide many opportunities.

“Once you get out there and you’ve seen so much, staying in North Dakota is ‘Ughh!’” Piker said. “Once you know what’s out there you feel so confined once you’re [in Bismarck].”

At the age of 14, Piker was offered an apprenticeship by his uncle. He traveled to Malaysia on his own and was surprised at what he found.

“The culture is so different when it comes to food and the way people act,” Piker said. “The cleanliness... is different, but you get used to it after a while.”

While Piker’s mother, Nisa Piker, was nervous for her son to travel alone, she knew it was important for her son to experience other cultures. It took nearly two days to travel from Bismarck to Malaysia and there were numerous stops along the way.

“To do all that by himself, I was really amazed and really proud of him,” Nisa said.

This summer, Piker plans to travel with his friend, Bismarck High School junior, Alex Neumiller. While Neumiller has traveled abroad to Europe, he has never been to Asia.

“I’m expecting some good food,” Neumiller said. “It’s going to be a culture shock.”

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Piker and Neumiller made a deal- they will go to Asia this summer and Europe the next. “[Adam] mentioned it to me back when we first met in seventh grade,” Neumiller said. “He told me I should come with him sometime. We got more serious about it and decided to buy some plane tickets.”

Even though Piker is enthused for his trip this summer, he is already looking forward to traipsing through Europe.

“I would love to see the areas [Alex has] been- Greece,” Piker said.

Experiencing other cultures has made Piker appreciate what he has here in Bismarck, which is exactly the effect Nisa hoped it would have.

“It creates some independence,” Nisa said. “It makes him appreciative of home, luxury.”

As he continues to explore the world, Piker hopes to fulfill his dream of traveling through New Zealand. He believes everyone should travel outside of the little world they’ve create for themselves.

“The good thing about going out there and doing all this stuff is that the experiences carry with you through life,” Piker said.

“You learn so much. You understand more things in life.”

College Map N. DAKOTA

Bismarck State College

Spenser Anderson Ashtyn Andres Rachel Bachmeier Kylie Berger Toria Bondeson Brianna Brown Sheldon Brunelle Ali Cahoon Ashleigh Conway Jordan DeGrandis Casey Demchuk Steven Deutsch Breanna DeWall Rhiannon Dockter Dillon Downing Taylor Dutton Jordan Ebel Samantha Ebert Jessica Eider Savannah Emmil Colby Farver Lee Feist Shane Fetch Andrew Flom Elizabeth Frosythe Kaitlyn Fueller Derek Galt Courtney Gathman Taylor Goven Kayla Grewatz Kaleene Grunefelder Rachel Haas Cassidy Heid Lexi Heilman Steven Helfenstein Luke Hipple Ty Hochhalter

Zach Hoerner Cara Hoffmann Tim Holzer Leo Hughes Tierra Hulm Josh Jahner Taylor Jenner Ben Jyring Amanda Ketterling Erik King Aleesha Klein Brittany Laber Cameron Lalall Hillary Larsen Caitlin Larson Josh Leier Mike Leintz Hunter Leno Kayla Lewis Tyler Loraas Hannah Losos Omani Luger Michelle Mackay Sean Maier Nicole Malinaro David Mathern Alyssa Meier Brandon Mertz Landon Miller Matt Millner Courtney Mittlestadt Drew Molesworth Lex Moody Alaina Moser Zach Mulholland Monica Mund Chris Neibauer Matt Nicklos Mason Nilles Alex Odintsov Samantha

Paterson Caitlin Patterson Katie Peterson Sommer Peterson AngelinaPhipps Rebecca Raatz Courtney Reiswig Abby Renschler Rebecca Retzlaff Jason Rings Taylor Roth Zach Sarkilahti Brian Sautner Ambree Schmidt Paige Schock Tara Schwan Gage Shea Kayla Shea Tasha Sickler Savo Somardzic Brady Spooner Phil Staehr Ross Stanley James Stoehr Job Stramer Dylan Timm Christine Turner Megan Veitz Rick Volk Rebecca Wanner James Wilson Kameron Wingenbach Chris Wolf

Paul Mitchell Hair School Samantha Huss Kaitlin Johnson Cami Kraft Kaitlyn Link Carley Nygaard

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University of North Dakota Jordan Adolf Jasmine Bernhardt Nick Bianco Lance Blumhagen Kari Brady Shannon Brass Brianna Brown Nathan Curry Jordan Dahl Morgan Frerking Jessica Hansen Skylar Hoyt Kamela Kelsch Alicia Koenig Stephen Leard Erik McGurren Dakota Noot Dillon Parker Sara Paulson Alexandra Presler Tyler Przybylski Daniel othberg Wyatt Sabot Dakota Schell Katie Weigel Hailey Whitman

North Dakota State University Kristina Aasen Katie Ault Jaci Barron Tristen Bentz Nick Bohrer Jon Briggs

Jamestown College Christopher Koppinger

Darby Krivoruchka Katie Kuchynski Markelle Kudrna Andrea Markwart Jessie Steinwand

University of Mary Alicia Baumiller Lexy Bender Taylor Boeder Dylan Boyd Lacey Brown Lexy Brown Kasandra Cariveau Austin Dukart Jordan Hahn Caitlin Hedberg Jana Heiser Lily Holt Ayrica Johnson Brandi Kastner Justin Ledger Ty Miller Mitchell Ohlhauser Nicole Ortega Allison Richter Grant Risk Chris Rivinius Peter Scherer Kelsey Schumacher Caja Sipes Alecia Smith Benny Suean Shelby Svihovec Sara Volk Kelsey Walder Timmy West

ARIZONA UTAH

MONTANA Montana State University Jayce Doan

Moorea Bulawa Lauren Christianson Annie Cramer Kurt Eggers Melody Estabrook Katie Flicek Katie Heid Amber Just Tom Keller Kellie Kvislen Megan Larson Jesse McCarren McKenzie McMillian Devin Melvie Emma Neigum Calli O’Shae Aaron Perez Molly Perkins Andy Prokopyk Logan Rauhauser Allison Remboldt Brittany Richter Erik Ringsak Kaitlin Romfo Keenan Salveson Noelle Schneider Marissa Spear Jon Stork Alicia Streyle Tyler Tkach Zach Triplett Cole Ude Justina Vaughan Shane Vettel Carson Wentz

IDAHO

Utah Valley University Arizona State University Savannah Link Colton Brendel

Billings State University Morgan Keel

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Brigham Young University Sara Anderson Melanie Cox

WYOMING WyoTech Darrel Sharp

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MINNESOTA

NEBRASKA University of Nebraska-Kearney Eric Jensen Chelcie Williams Jenna Wood

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ben Nordin

North Dakota State College of Science Melissa Kilber Allen Lindholm Matt Mehlhoff Steve Weishaar

LOUISIANA

Concordia Dan Abel Molly Axvig Sam Barney Mike Bjork Bailey Carlson Isaac Lovdahl Stephanie Moum Katie Nelson Milee Patel Sam Swanson Mariah Zabolotny

Minot State University Dylan Nolz Devyn Schmidt Danielle Smith

Job Corp Parker Schock

Hair Academy Armeka Heim Samantha Peterson

Wapheton Diesel Tech Michael Schaffner

Tulane University Charlotte White

University of MinnesotaTwin Cities Kevin Booth Ruslan Shilo Jenna Snyder Kelly Sullivan

Technical College Justin Mattheis

University of MinnesotaCrookston Shannon Scully

University of Minnesota-Rochester Kim Strum

Art Institutes International Minneapolis Elizabeth Johnson Northland Community and

Miami University Kristen Bortke

Gustavus Adolphus College Kelli Remboldt

Tom Walter University of South Dakota Lydia Engberg

Great Lakes Maritime Academy Dan Towner

University of Sioux Falls Rachel Haas

COLORADO Western State College of Colorado Molly Zachmeier

MISC. Workforce

Travis Heaton Hanna Kuhnley Ryan Landsberger Sammi Moss Brett Peterson Christina Poberezhnik Teresa Renfrow Wade Ries Jake Roberts Jordan Stoddart David Tipton

Military Jon Anderson Alex Crabbe Jordan Erdmann Quinton Ewer Logan Kienzle Tyler Mees Alexis Newton Tyler Orgaard

S. DAKOTA South Dakota School of Mines

Undecided Isaiah Ehli Maddy Frederickson Jenna Goecke Alex Horner Joe Jackson Jace Kusler Brandon Moran Katie Olson London Pace

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OHIO University of Akron Samuel Brown

St. Cloud State University Samantha Huggett Jon Leep

MICHIGAN

Colorado State University Samantha Holly

Ohio Wesleyan University Jacqueline DeGraff

University of Minnesota-Mankato Dan Bihrle Dylan Kadrmas

WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Derrick Bisnett Concordia University of Wisconsin Eli Voigt

Belhaven University Abby Berglund

NEW YORK Barnard College Carly Crane Syracuse University Tonya Bauer

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Chelsea Boger- 2010-2011 Student Body President Morgan Frerking- 2010-2011 Senior Class President

Q. Why did you run for this position?

Boger- I wanted leadership skills.

Morgan- I like being a leader.

Q. How did it feel when you were told you were going

to be class president/student body president?

Boger- I was really excited when Morgan got class president and being able to work with my friends has been a blast.

Frerking- Excited, especially to hear that my close friends were going to be working with me.

Q. What does the role mean to you?

Boger- I like being an example for the younger classes and being enthusiastic about the school.

Frerking- I like being a role model.

Q. What is your favorite part?

Boger- Not so much planning but seeing the finished project.

Frerking- Well, I haven’t had much to plan, but planning senior banquet was fun.

Q. What is it like doing what you do?

Boger- It can be stressful at times but it’s worth it in the end.

Frerking- I would have to agree with Chelsea

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Q. What are the different responsibilities between your two roles?

Boger- I am in charge of the school year and pep rallies, and I run the meetings.

Frerking- I am in charge of senior banquet and graduation.

Q. What is something you would have done

differently over the school year?

Boger- I would have liked to emphasize student council being there for the students more. We represent our school and would like to get the ideas of students out there and that we have a box for that specific purpose.

Frerking- I haven’t done much this year because I am only in charge of senior banquet and graduation, but there wasn’t anything I would have changed about the banquet.

Q. What responsibilities do you have for your

class after high school graduation?

Boger- I don’t have any responsibilities for student body president after high school.

Frerking- I have to plan the class reunions.

Q. What are your plans for after high school?

Boger- I am going to go into pre-med at UND then get a degree in anesthesiology.

Frerking- I am going to go to UND as well and get a social/counseling degree.

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