2015 October Issue

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October 23, 2015

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“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” -Abraham Lincoln

Vol. 50, No. 1

Kabela Eaya: Forever remembered by LHS LHS athlete’s death comes as a shock to the student body

BY SWETHA SARAVANAN AND SYDNEY SWEETER One less Patriot in the halls, one more empty space in our hearts, one legacy to be remembered. This summer, an LHS student tragically passed away from injuries sustained from a longboarding accident. On August 17, 2015 Kabela Eaya’s heartbroken parents took their beloved son off of life support. The loss is still felt by loved ones and those who knew him.

Three years ago

a young Sudanese boy arrived in America, a country he was unfamiliar with. He did not know the details of his family or even what his own step-mother looked like. When he first saw his step-mother, they both exchanged hugs and smiles, happy to finally be together.

“It was the happiest day of our lives,” said Helena Okello, his step-mother. “This boy, if he came into your house, you would welcome him

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because of his personality. He was the kind of boy who would do something right away when you asked him. He didn’t eat before his brothers were fed. He got up in the morning with the baby so I could rest. Kabela had a very, very loving heart and he was very close with his siblings.”

“We played games and we played soccer in the park,” said Wani Okene, Eaya’s father. “Sometimes we had barbeques in our garage.

He was a nice kid. Kabela was a listener, quiet, respectful and a good person. He took care of his family.”

His passing impacted not only his parents but his siblings as well. Eaya’s youngest brother, at the age of three-years-old, could not help but question what happened to his older brother. Even though his parents never offered him a clearcut answer, his sister explained that Eaya is in heaven.

“My three-year-old asked me why I was crying when I told him that Kabela was in heaven,” said Okello. “Then he told me that I shouldn’t be sad because Kabela was his and that he will be Kabela.”

Eaya had been longboarding with his friends outside of the city when he became a victim of a tragic accident. Six days later, Eaya was taken off life support. Longboarding was his passion, but the absence of O a helmet made too much of ELL OK ENA PROVIDED BY HEL

a difference that day. Around 2:30 p.m. Wani Okene, Eaya’s father called to find out where his son was.

Nobody picked up. A while later, his phone rang and he answered a call that forever changed his life.

On the other end was one of Eaya’s friends informing him that his son had been in a longboarding accident and was on his way to the hospital in an ambulance. Eaya was taken to the emergency room where the doctors performed brain surgery and concluded that half of his brain was dead forty-five minutes later. After several tests, the doctors told Eaya’s family that only a small part of his brain was still functioning and that they would try their best and that the rest remained in God’s hands.

“In the hospital bed, I was asking God for a second chance with my son. I really, really miss him so much, every day of my life. Nobody can replace his spot in my heart. My heart is broken. I will always carry on his legacy,” said Okello. “Every day is not the same. Every day he is with me.”

Every year thousands of people are injured from the lack of helmet safety. According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 500,000 trips to the emergency room were caused by the failure to wear a helmet. Over 900 cyclists were killed. The simple action of wearing a helmet can prevent much more in the long run.

“Longboarding was Kabela’s passion. When I asked him to wear his helmet, he would look at me

and say that he was not a little kid,” said Okello. “Every time I see a kid without a helmet, I want to tell them that they need to wear one. A message to parents: if your child is riding a longboard or even a bike, always make your child wear a helmet. I never want a parent to go through this.”

In his time at Lincoln, Eaya was more than just a student. He was an athlete, employee at Wendy’s, and a friend. As his senior year approaches, his family will deal with the reality that they will not be able to see their son receive a diploma.

“He loved his job. Kabela would take his longboard with him,” said Okello. “I miss taking him to work everyday. I wanted to see him graduate. I don’t know what I will do when graduation comes, because I will be so sad. I’m so proud of him for what he left behind.”

Coping with Eaya’s death has not been easy for friends and family, but they are grateful for all of the support they have received. The past two months were tough, but would have been harder if not for the thoughts and prayers of many around them.

“I want to thank all of you- the teachers, principals, students for helping him and making him a better student at Lincoln High School,” said Okello. “Thank you for being there through all these difficult times. He left a big memory, and nobody will forget him. I love you, my son. And I will think about you every day, until I see you again.”

2A new school year means new policies at LHS

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STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

By Maddi Barness Walking through the halls of LHS last year, it was not uncommon seeing students listening to their music in between classes. However, with new school policies implemented this year, no personal music is allowed in the hallways to ensure that everyone is aware of what is happening around them. The school has also changed the phone policy, now leaving the decision up to teachers on whether or not students can have their phones in class.

The new rule about music in the hall states that no students can listen to music in between classes, even if they are wearing earbuds. The biggest problem teachers have encountered is distracted students.

“We had a lot of trouble with people not being able to hear even if their name was being called in the hallway,” said LHS Vice Principal Lance Luitjens. “So, to eliminate that problem we just said that they wouldn’t have any earbuds in.”

Luitjens is not the only LHS staff member who agrees with the new music policy. English

teacher Sara Klawonn has also had difficulty talking to students in past years when they are listening to music in the halls.

“The problem I have is when I’m trying to get a kid’s attention and he/she can’t hear me,” said Klawonn. “That’s just frustrating and annoying.

But, I also understand the need to escape from the school day.”

Although the rules have affected the LHS staff, the greatest impact of the new policies has been on the students. LHS sophomore Sydney Siegel was one of many who chose to listen to music in between her classes in previous years.

“Last year I wore my headphones in the hallway all the time,” said Siegel. “I understand the rule, but in the hallway you’re not learning. I don’t understand the reasoning.”

LHS junior Mary Lange shares Siegel’s frustration with not being able to listen to her music in the hallways. Lange believes that if students are conscious of what is happening around them, headphones should be allowed.

“I get when you have two headphones in, but one headphone is not going to cause problems,”

said Lange.

New policies were also put into place allowing teachers to make their own rules when it comes to cell phone use in the classroom.

“Each teacher can figure out how they want to use cell phones in their classroom and manage that process,” said Luitjens. “We at Lincoln know that a cell phone can be a valuable tool, but also be something that’s a distraction.”

This means that the policy could vary from class to class. For most teachers, they depend on the students to be smart with their phones.

If a student gets caught with their phone, it is up to the teacher to decide the consequences.

Yet, technology is becoming more important to student’s success, and Klawonn understands that phones can be a useful resource in the classroom.

“I think technology is changing almost by the minute,” said Klawonn. “Schools need to be flexible.”

Although the policies have changed throughout the school, teachers such as Klawonn are willing to be open-minded in order to help their students be successful.

Sioux Falls schools welcome new superintendent

By erin daugherty LHS has seen many new changes this school year. A pristine, new parking lot, new Chromebooks for incoming freshmen and a change not exactly noticeable, but still felt by many: a new superintendent. After 11 years, Pam Homan waved farewell to the Sioux Falls School District as the district ushered in a new superintendent, Brian Maher.

Maher hails from the town of Kearney, NE, a city of about 33,000, with one high school.

Compared to Sioux Falls’ population of approximately 166,000 and three public high schools, it is no surprise that Maher has his work cut out for him.

“Sioux Falls has over 24,000 students when you include our preschool students in our enrollment count,” said Maher. “In Kearney that number was 5,300 students, so Sioux Falls is definitely bigger from a student and staff perspective. Because of that increased number, we have more perspectives, challenges and opportunities for success.”

Leading an entire school district can be intimidating. Maher has a past in teaching though, which helps him understand the reality of being part of a school and what works best for the students.

“I taught prior to becoming an administrator,” said Maher. “I taught high school math and phys-

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Brian Maher took Pam Homan’s place as superintendent for the Sioux Falls School District after Homan’s retirement in the spring of 2015.

ics. Specifically I taught Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Precalculus.”

Although teachers and superintendents both deal with education, these positions can still dif-

fer drastically.

“The majority of my work is done with adults,” said Maher. “As a classroom teacher the majority of my work was done directly with students.”

With those differences in mind, there are just some situations that being a teacher could not prepare Maher for the superintendent job.

“At its best, my day is focused on a strategic path where I am working on moving the district from a place of excellence, to a place of even greater excellence,” said Maher. “Much of this work is done by formulating and working through plans. Those plans may include information for one of a variety of meetings that I prepare for, or may be figuring out how to respond to a legislative measure. However many times my day becomes consumed by dealing with the here and now. That can be addressing requests from the media, answering a question or brainstorming an issue with a principle.”

Stress and expectations can be intimidating, but Maher’s love for education and his passion for the progress among the school population already makes him a superintendent with his priorities in the right place.

“The most gratifying aspect of working as the superintendent is seeing the successes of both students and staff in the district,” said Maher. “The success of people is my bottom line, and that is pretty cool!”

Statesman

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The Statesman’s purpose is to inform and entertain with an honest and accurate approach. The opinions of students, staff members and faculty are expressed in a tasteful manner. The Statesman is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and is a winner of the George H. Gallup award for “…distinctive achievements in scholastic journalism.” The Statesman was awarded a Pacemaker in 2007 and was nominated for the 2012-2013 year. The editors and adviser take responsibility for the content of the Statesman.

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NEWS

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

LHS offers class merging history and literature, once again

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BY MADISON LANDON After four years of being unavailable to students, American Studies is back this year at LHS. The class was cancelled due to a lack of enrollment, but it has made a big comeback with 47 students in one classroom. American Studies is a mixture of the general junior-level English classes: American Literature, Composition and Modern U.S. History. The combination of the different classes and subjects gives students a unique way to combine history and literature.

Teaching the course are teachers Rebecca Mager and Ken Doyle. For Mager, who took the class as a student at RHS and was a student teacher in college for the class, it was one of her favorite classes to take, as well as teach.

“It was pretty much the reason I started teaching. I wanted to teach this class because it’s a very, very good class,” said Mager.

American Studies not only gives students credits needed for graduation, but it provides them with skills that will be useful to them in college.

“American Studies is one of the classes that not only gives you your requirements,” said Mager. “It also kind of pushes students who don’t necessarily want to do an AP class, but they still want to be in a more advanced class that will

Students, Aidan DeBoer, Isaiah Berke, Maggie Stock and Becca Bindert work on an assignment in American Studies, a class which combines American Literature, Composition and U.S. History.

help them prepare for college. History has a lot of reading in college, so students will be more prepared for that.”

Linking English and American History may seem a little far off, but they go hand in hand.

Doyle and Mager merge Modern U.S. History, American Literature and Composition by having students write and look at writing from different eras in America’s history.

“We’re intertwining the two classes, using literature of certain time periods and comparing it to the history of what actually was going on in

the country at the time,” said Doyle. “It’s more material and you have to relate the two together.”

For some people, having two classes combined into one and being in the same classroom for two hours might be boring, but not for LHS junior Maggie Stock. Stock likes having a two period layout because of the amount of material they are learning each day.

“I like the layout of two classes together because of the interactions and discussions we have going on with the different subjects combined,” said Stock. “I also like it with two periods be-

cause we have a lot to learn. We have more time in class to get things done.”

Since this is the first year having American Studies back at LHS, not many people knew what exactly the class would entail. LHS junior George Mickelson was looking for a new experience when he signed up for the class, and since no one at LHS had taken it before him, he did not exactly know what he was getting himself into. Now that he has been in class for a couple weeks, he is happy with his decision.

“I chose to take American Studies because I wanted to try something new. I like it because it works as a dual class, combining the curriculums of lit and MUSH, and that makes topics more interesting and fun,” said Mickelson.

The class is a new experience for students, but also for the teachers. Doyle and Mager are working hard on finding new and improved ways to make the classes unite in order to make it better for themselves, as well as the students.

“Sometimes we’re noticing, like in the review unit, it’s harder to link the classes together. I think as time goes on and we get a little better at it, and start working together on some different ways, it will get easier,” said Mager. “But history learns from literature and vice versa so the class is kind of a no brainer.”

BY ANNA BOYENS Sept. 1, new signs were revealed as Augustana College changed its name to Augustana University. This transition was not easy and was either welcomed or resented depending on the person. For the administration who were in on the discussions of the name change, it was obvious that changing the name was the right choice. Many professors believe that it is also what Augie needs. Yet there are the alumni who were able to just move on with their lives and others who could not do anything besides think about the change. Some alumni have gone far enough as to where they have stopped supporting the school because, for them, the name change makes the school too different from when they graduated. Some alumni were also hurt in the fact that they were not asked about the possibility of changing the name.

They wanted their opinion to be heard before a final decision was made.

“I was surprised,” said LHS teacher and Augustana alum, Jared Jansen. “I knew a lot of people who freaked out but I didn’t have a

strong reaction.”

The name change has been discussed for almost two years as information was gathered from all types of people on campus whether it was staff, students, alumni or people in the community who are involved with the school. As Augustana continues to grow and reach out to more than just the traditional college student, it makes sense that a new name would be needed to fit these changes.

The graduate program at Augie is becoming stronger and stront h e ger each year, and them to better name change allows these programs. serve the students of to add many new It also allowed them undergraduate programs. Other benefits in-

clude the addition of new undergraduate athletics including a women’s swim team that will start competing in 2016.

“The new name more accurately describes who we are and who we are becoming,” said Augustana Dr. Janet Blank-Libra.

“We are becoming an institution that is better able to serve not only traditional students but also the non-traditional population through a variety of masters programs.”

For a long time, Augustana has prided itself in welcoming international students. This past year they had nearly 150 international students and only see that number increasing, as being a university will allow them to attract more

international students. Having international students on campus, in classrooms and in the community is a huge plus for the people at Augustana. With the ability to grow Augustana’s international program, they will be able to have an even bigger impact on the community and lives of people on campus.

“I think we will be able to recruit even more international students which is a good thing for Augustana,” said Blank-Libra.

Although some people strongly disagree with the name Augustana University, it provides the school with benefits they did not have before and will allow them to better serve their students, which is what is most important.

“Today we are Augustana University, the place for possibilities - 155 years strong in history and tradition and ready to chart a new course for our future, a future where we will challenge ourselves, our students, and our world to blaze new pathways to possibility,” said Rob Oliver, Augustana University’s president, in the official news release of the name change.

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PHOTO BY MIKAELA NEUBAUER

Augustana College changes name to Augustana University

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NEWS

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

A new style of learning: Taking a closer look at MOD

By Lucy Dekkenga Last fall, Harrisburg High School started a new way of learning called customized learning, better known as MOD. MOD consists of 22 class periods broken down into 20 minute blocks each day, allowing students to prepare for college. The 20 minutes are not different classes but a block in a schedule. So a Chemistry class could be 20, 40, 60, or 80 minutes long.

Being part of customized learning and succeeding is determined by the learning style of the student. This course was made to set students up for success, but many are set up for failure because they do not learn by teaching themselves. As the school year ended many students decided to go back to the traditional learning style because it suited them better.

“The student to teacher interaction dropped when I transitioned to MOD last year,” said Lindsay Farrell, a sophomore at HHS. “In traditional teaching the teacher actually teaches you and I just missed that. If you learn something and know it well, then you can move on, but let’s say you aren’t grasping something very well, you try to learn as much as you can from

PHOTO BY MIKAELA NEUBAUER

Harrisburg High School students have the option of taking a personalized learning plan called MOD or taking classes regularly.

watching videos and asking the teachers questions.”

Although MOD is set up to prepare and help students for the future, it depends on their learning style. Farrell lost already learned infor-

mation because it is not her preferred learning style.

“I talked to my guidance person and she told me I did really well in the MOD system. I did but I didn’t feel like I was learning anything. It

would go in one ear and out the other. It didn’t stay with me and that makes me nervous for big tests I have to take later,” said Farrell.

However, many students enjoy the learning style of MOD, teaching themselves and solving problems on their own. They can work ahead and redo past assignments, and, in this way, are unable to fail the class if they are self-motivated. Jessica Oleson, a sophomore at LHS, found that she liked this new style of learning while attending HHS her freshman year.

“MOD is really good for someone who likes to work ahead, and I like to work ahead,” said Oleson. “It helped me with knowing that I needed to work through things and if I didn’t understand, I needed to ask questions.”

Student’s different learning styles greatly impacted their school year last year. Some were easily able to teach themselves, while others struggled not being taught by an actual teacher.

“I think everyone should try MOD, and if it’s for you then stay with it, but if it’s not then don’t be afraid to go back to traditional. It definitely depends on the person who’s taking it.

One learning style isn’t better than the other,” said Farrell.

Syrians flee home country searching for refuge in Europe

By Lizette Wright Bombs demolishing neighborhoods, poverty stricken villages; devastation has rampaged the country of Syria. Today more than ever, the citizens of Syria are fleeing their homeland in search for refuge from the hostile environment that now surrounds them. Nations such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and even Greece have been swelling with an increasing number of Syrian refugees. Turkey takes the lead in numbers with a startling 1.9 million refugees.

According to an article by The New York Times, the conflict started back in March of 2011 when anti-government protests broke out in Syria against the Islamic State forces.

Since then, more than 200,000 people have lost their lives. This number continues to rise daily. Roadside bombs, air attacks, kidnappings, tortures, starvation, dehydration and lack of medical attention are only a portion of the horrendously long list of reasons why Syrians are fleeing their country.

One in every five displaced persons in the world is Syrian, according to an article by CNN. The incline of Syrian refugees in the world has made history. From the time the conflict started in Syria in May 2011, the number of Syrian refugees rose from about 30,000

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More than 3.8 million Syrians have fled and continue to flee Syria’s hostile environment since 2011. While refugees have attempted to take shelter in nearby European countries, some, such as Hungary, are closing their doors.

people to over 4 million in just four years.

Amongst all of the citizens that have fled Syria in search for asylum about half of the refugees are under the age of 18. That is around 2 million children who are traveling highly dangerous distances just for water, for food or a guaranteed safe night’s sleep.

Various families and individuals are taking the risk of traveling across the Mediterranean Sea to Greece. Even though Greece is in economic crisis, it is still a more stable environment than what Syria has to offer. Overall, most of Europe’s countries are willing to host Syrian refugees searching for asylum, yet countries such as Denmark and Hungary are reluctant to respond to asylum requests due to the fact that they simply cannot keep up with the frightening numbers. According to CNN, the U.S. has welcomed about 1,500 Syrian refugees since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. An estimated number of 300 more are expected to be welcomed by the end of 2015.

If Syria continues in its lethal path, citizens will continue to flee the country searching for suitable homes in neighboring countries in order to escape the unfortunate lifestyle that accompanies life in Syria.

Learn something cool about the new staff members at LHS...

Andrew Adam

Jodi Penn Tony Martinent

Algebra Teacher “I’ve kissed a buffalo.”

Debate Coach “I was in the color guard in both high school and college.”

Chemistry Teacher “I have over 100 reptiles at home.”

Amanda Holden

Resource Employability and Geography Teacher “My favorite football team is the Denver Broncos.”

Jared Berg English Teacher “I was in a rock band in high school.”

Megan McHenry

English Teacher “I’m really good at talking with my hands.”

Chad Phillips

Shawn Ferry

The Chromebook Guy “I do graphic web design outside of school.”

Biology and Physics Teacher “I’m looking forward to my first winter here.”

Kacee Redden

Jane Sickler

Drug and Alcohol Counselor “I really like cheesy jokes.”

Special Education Teacher “I played soccer in high school.”

Martha Stai

English Teacher “I used to work as an actress in Chicago.”

Saskia Edwards German Teacher “I love going to the arts festivals and rummage sales.”

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“The Best Part of Statesman is.... “...making fun of Lucy.” -Madison Landon, 11

“...sitting silently while Madison insults Lucy.” -Megan Landon, 11

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“...Sitting between Kade & Joe and seeing Julia Breukelman every day.” -Sydney Sweeter, 12

“...eating 10 funsize candy bars with no shame.” -Mikaela Neubauer, 12

“...wrestling with my dad, Kade Walker.” - Joe Hiatt, 12

“...feeling the Ber� #ber�downfor�hat.” -Morgan Matzen, 12 “...watching Sydney Sweeter and Kade Walker flirt.” -Julia Breukelman, 11

“...being sarcastic and mean to everyone.” -Bella Thome, 12

“...food!!!!!!!!”- Swetha Saravanan, 12

“...syd sweeter’s photoshops.” -maddy hackett, 12

“...Bella’s sarcastic comments.” -Alisha Auen, 12

“...fangirling about Bernie Boy with Morgan #Bernie4Prez.” -Izzie Osorio, 10

“...spittin’ rhymes and writin’ dimes.” -Kade Walker, 12

“...the never ending amount of food and Bella’s positive attitude!” -Erin Daugherty, 12

“...all the sass!” -Anna Boyens, 11

“...being made fun of by Madison Landon.” -Lucy Dekkenga, 10

“...Julia Breukelman’s smile.” -Sydney Rosinsky, 11

“...watching Statesman basketball.” -Maddie Rost, 12

“...eating more after lunch.” -Maddi Barness, 11

“...getting to write about important and interesting topics and getting to offer others my opinions and information about those topics.” -Lizette Wright, 11

“...the Statesman may be a dysfunctional family, but we get the job done! #Pulitzer”- Katie Kroeze, Adviser

“...listening to everyone hate on Julia.” -Anna Brecht, 11

FEATURE

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

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Former debate coach, Martinet, makes a move back to LHS

BY SWETHA SARAVANAN Renowned debate coach, Tony Martinet, left LHS in 2012. His presence was greatly missed; however, his return is determined to benefit the debate team with his guidance and the self-improvements he made for himself.

The dedicated and strong coach helps students articulate their words, allowing them to gain experience and critical thinking skills. He first began his college career as a math major and then switched to a speech major that changed his career path significantly.

“I did debate at USD,” said Martinet. “We used to host a debate tournament every week.

I knew I wanted to be a teacher ever since fourth grade. I was a coach at Swim America.

A friend called to tell me there was an opening at Lincoln and if I took up the job I would receive a license by the end of the year as well as a full-time job.”

Martinet moved to Pueblo, CO where he taught for the years he spent outside of Sioux Falls. He also noticed differences in the teach-

ing styles between Colorado and South Colorado because his family and friends are Dakota. Despite teaching numerous there, but he is still excited to be back. classes in the Centennial state, he “My partner’s family lives in Sioux continues to favor his academic proFalls, so we decided it would be best if I fession in the Sioux Falls area. moved here,” said Martinet. “As much as “I moved to Colorado to be near South Dakota struggles to appreciate its my family,” said Martinet. “It has teachers, the Sioux Falls been 12 years since I was School District helps stuwithin a one and a half dents find their own way hour drive away from here. In Colorado, I felt them. I used to teach that I couldn’t trust some speech, freshman Engteachers to help their stulish, honors sophodents academically, here more English, drama, I trust that the teachers journalism and AP want to help their stulanguage and comdents.” position. Debate was Debate has given Marnot offered in Pueblo tinet the opportunity to and speech was not not only watch students suca requirement. I was ceed, but also improve the way teaching four differhe runs his team as a coach. He ent classes at a time.” appreciates that debate is unlike Martinet will miss PHOTO BY MADDY HACKETT sports that have body limits.

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“I love the dedication of students at Lincoln and I want to be a coach that allows students to be in debate and other activities. I want to make room for students who want to try debate,” said Martinet. “If I set a high expectation they almost always meet it and if they don’t, it’s because I overshot. I have never heard a student say that they won’t do something because it’s too hard and that they won’t do it. We travel at Lincoln more than other teams in the state. I’m egotistical about my team. Every student at Lincoln can live up to the image they just have to choose to.”

Martinet has advice for future students interested in debate. He also looks forward to a successful year for his debaters.

“Be bold but stay humble,” said Martinet.

“Debate, while tough, is very rewarding. Students taking their first debate class and completing the required three novice tournaments will teach them how to think or will reveal that they’re good at something they didn’t think they were good at.”

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FEATURE

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

Hinton leaves his creative mark all over the world

By Sydney Sweeter

Growing up with an artist as his father, LHS art teacher Travis Hinton has been exposed to art his entire life. It was not until his sophomore year of college that he decided that he might want to pursue art in the future. Besides being an art teacher at LHS, Hinton creates his own pieces of art in his home studio, and sells these pieces all over the world. Hinton has sold pieces to customers who live everywhere from California to Qatar.

Although Hinton has made many pieces of art in his 15 years of being an artist, one piece stands out to him as his favorite that he has ever made.

Even though Hinton created this piece over 10 years ago, he will hold onto it for a lifetime.

“I have a piece that I created in graduate school, and it is a sculpture piece in a very simple form,” said Hinton. “It is something that as artists, we just call a gift. In the firing process it has a beautiful surface, it has some really interesting textures. I’ve kept that one for over 10 years because I know that I will never be able to replicate it.”

Some artists are very quick workers and can complete their pieces of art in a matter of min-

PHOTO PROVIDED BY TRAVIS HINTON

Pictured above is Hinton’s favorite piece. The intricate surface and textures add detail that can only be achieved through sculpting.

utes. Other artists may take months to finish just one piece. Hinton cannot put a time limit on his work, because every piece he has ever created has

taken a lifetime to create.

“Customers will ask me how long it will take me to finish a project for them, but I can never

answer that question,” said Hinton. “My wife and I have this running joke that each piece takes 15 years, because everything that I have done before that has led me to create this piece.”

Since 1999, Hinton has sold his artwork to customers all over the country and world. Hinton has sold some pieces to customers in Qatar and South Korea, but does not think that he would ever sell his pieces to an international customer again.

“Dealing with international shipping was interesting because the pieces had to go through customs and imports and exports,” said Hinton.

“I had to hire someone to build some crates that I could ship my pieces in, because they were so fragile.”

After being in the art industry for a while, Hinton has advice for anyone who is thinking of pursuing art as a possible future career.

“I tell my students, and I try to do this myself, expose yourself to creative things,” said Hinton.

“Challenge yourself, and put yourself in situations that are challenging, because you are going to learn so much more if you don’t play it safe.”

LHS upperclassmen pass down a legacy to their freshmen siblings

By Julia Breukelman

From tightly packed hallways to joining new sports teams and clubs, freshman year is all-consuming. Luckily, a handful of freshmen get to see a very familiar face in the halls and at sports practice - their upperclassman sibling.

Being together so often might put a damper on some sibling bonds; however, others thrive at the opportunity to compete with or against one of their best friends.

Tensions rise occasionally between LHS junior Kaleb Dobbs, and his brother, LHS freshman Sam Dobbs. Spending so much time together results in knowing the strengths and weaknesses of their greatest tennis teammate and opponent.

“When Sam and I practice, Sam always tries to get in my head, and if it gets really bad I always start hitting balls at him,” said Kaleb Dobbs. “He’ll win a point and just call me names and I’m usually not in the mood for it,” On the other hand, the brothers have just as many positive moments together. The expectations for one another are eminent and they push each other to accomplish those goals and perform to their best ability.

“It [competing together] has helped because

PHOTO PROVIDED BY KASSIE KOLBECK

LHS siblings, Kassie and Josie Kolbeck, pose for a photo to represent Balleraena, a private dance studio.

it has made me a better tennis player,” said Sam Dobbs. “I get to play with him and he’s good competition to practice against,” LHS senior Kassie Kolbeck, and her sister, LHS freshman Josie Kolbeck, have a different dynamic. Rather than competing for the top spot on varsity tennis, they dance together representing LHS as well as dance for a private studio, Balleraena. The dancers work in unison to improve the team as a whole and eventually produce a solid routine to present for the judges and LHS fans.

“I think Josie pushes me harder because she has a spiteful personality and I’m scared of her, so I don’t correct her very often,” said Kassie Kolbeck, senior. “We’re siblings so we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” Josie Kolbeck views Kassie Kolbeck as her role model and finds it easier to listen to her older sister than anybody else on the team.

Kassie Kolbeck’s long history with dance makes her a respected veteran especially to the younger, newer girls on the team.

“It’s fun to have such a good leader like my sister Kassie to look up to and to lead the team,” said Josie Kolbeck, freshman. “It brings us closer together because sometimes we act

more like friends than sisters,” LHS senior Lee Ransom and LHS freshman Nolan Ransom may not play on the exact same level of football, but being involved in the same sport still affects their relationship both at home and school.

“She [my mom] always mixes up our stuff and jerseys when she washes them, ‘ said Lee Ransom. “They also don’t know who to watch because our schedules are so different,” Nolan Ransom and Lee Ransom come in contact with many of the same people like coaches, teammates and fans. Having an older brother who is so successful in football has made Nolan Ransom’s high school experience different from other freshmen.

“I think I get treated different because people know my name, so they don’t really have to get to know me and my talents as much,” said Nolan Ransom.

The time these three sets of siblings spend together while attending school together and also playing a sport together adds up to amplify their brotherly or sisterly love. Overall, the upperclassmen sibling intends to build up the new high schooler and make their younger sibling reach their potential.

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STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

Mikaela’s Musings

Voting: A student’s right, a student’s responsibility

BY MIKAELA NEUBAUER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PHOTO PROVIDED BY KAMIE WITTROCK

“My vote doesn’t matter anyway.” “I hope Trump doesn’t win.” “I’m not really into politics.”

Okay, I get it, government stuff is boring and sometimes things aren’t fair, but is our generation prepared to fix that? The presidential election is not for another year and most students won’t even be able to vote, but voting is a big deal and a big privilege that students

should talk advantage of when they have the chance to.

In the last presidential election, only 45 percent of young people age 18-29 casted their vote. That’s less than half of the population of young adults in our country. Our generation has proven to be a voice of change, whether it be politically or socially, yet half choose not to use that voice to produce the change they want to see.

“Young people are losing faith in their institutions, including government,” wrote Taegan Goddard in an article featured on The Week’s website.

Young people feel that those in politics are in it for themselves and will not stick to what they had previously promised. Sometimes that may be the case, but not voting is not going to change that. Once the ‘best’ candidate is in office, voters can become active in government and petition for change.

Another reason that young people are avoiding the ballot box is because they do not think that ‘this’ affects them. They are sadly mistaken. Most of the issues that are voted on affect

these same young either now or in the future.

Future voters should read up on who or what is being voted on, form their own opinions and think critically about who or what is going to be affected by the change. Pointing blindly at a policy or candidate does not equal informed voting.

“...half of young voters choose not to use that voice to produce the change they want to see.”

Other factors, such as lack of interest or even pure cynicism can dissuade young adults from voting, but at what cost? A whole community of eligible voters does not get to express their individual views of what should happen in the government. This can be especially problematic when the wants and needs of an older population do not always align with those of the younger population. Youth make up of 21 percent of eligible voters and that is enough to change the tide of any election.

“For college students to have significant political influence, they must turn out in greater numbers than is traditionally seen,” wrote Douglas Fehlen on Study.com.

Don’t be the silent generation. Nothing will get done when no one speaks up. We are allowed to vote for what we want. That is not something to take lightly. From the conception of our country, people have fought for the right to vote because it meant that they had a say in how their lives were run. So many people have no control over leaders, policies or taxes. We do. Being too busy isn’t an excuse.

Not being into politics isn’t an excuse.

“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government,” said Edward Abbey, an American author.

Young voters have the power to mold the government into something that they want to see. The future of our nation depends on what we choose to make a change. Not all young people do. Whether you are able to vote in the 2016 election or you have a few more years, start preparing yourself for the opportunity you have and the responsibility that comes with it. Young voters, rock that vote.

Patriot Views

Will you be voting in the 2016 election? Why or why not?

“I will, because I believe that it is important to exercise your rights.”

-Katie Birchem, 12

“I will. Because Donald Trump wants to build a wall.”

-Sean Ware, 12

“I will vote because I do support my country and I want to be a good citizen, but I have to learn more about government before I do that.”

-Rose Salveson, 12

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“I will vote, because it is my civic duty as an American. If I don’t vote, who speaks for me?”

-Hattie Seten, 12

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OPINION

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

The White House: What Clinton wants but cannot have

By IzzIe OsOrIO, staff wrIter Ever since she announced her candidacy for the 2016 election it was clear to America – Hillary Clinton was determined to be our president. In the first few months after she announced her candidacy, Clinton had a ton of support. Unfortunately, much of that popularity was lost once it was discovered that she used her private e-mail server for official business while being the Secretary of State – a decision that violates State Department protocol.

“Many have wondered if Clinton will win the Democratic Primaries – to me it seems as though she won’t.”

With the recent controversy, many have wondered if Clinton will win the Democratic Primaries – to me it seems as though she won’t.

A glance at the polls will show why Clinton is in danger of losing the Primaries.

According to the Huffington Post, Clinton currently holds 45.6% of support from democrats while her closest contender, Bernie Sanders, holds 24.4% of support.

With an 21 point lead it may seem like Clinton has a strong grasp on the seat, but let’s not rush ourselves. Just this April, Clinton had 62% of support from democrats while Sanders had only four percent.

Those numbers have dropped significantly ever since Clinton’s e-mail scandal. It certainly doesn’t help that Sanders has gained much traction among younger democrats and even leads the polls in Iowa. In fact, Polito.com states that Sanders has a higher favorability rating than Clinton among the Iowa Caucus which means that his support is likely the same among voters across the nation. You can’t deny the fact that Sanders is catching up to Clinton in the polls while she is losing support and favorability. This spells trouble for Clinton in the upcoming months.

From her Snapchat video in Cedar Rapids, IA or her attempt at doing the nae-nae with Ellen DeGeneres, it isn’t hard to see

that Clinton is trying extremely hard to win the millennial vote. This is smart of Clinton, considering millennials will be very important within swing states during the 2016 election. The only problem is that millennials are laughing at her, not with her.

time and effort? Shouldn’t hard work be paid off in success? I believe so. During the “dead period” from Aug. 1 until the season starts, coaches are not allowed to have any camps, practices or private lessons with their players. During this same time, players are allowed to practice as long as the coach is not present, hence the reason why senior-led practices came about. A dedicated athlete is willing to put in the time, show up and get better even if the coach is not there; but in order to make sure they are practicing skills correctly, the coach needs to be there. It’s the few extra minutes of conditioning or the fine-tuning of skills that set good athletes apart from great athletes. So why not let the coaches help all their athletes become great?

When a team is rebuilding a program, much like the LHS volleyball team has been doing, time is of the essence. There isn’t enough time during practice to spend breaking bad habits, and focusing solely on fundamentals or basics. This time is

needed to build a team, put it all together and make connections. Having coaches present those two weeks in August that, under current rules restrict their presence, could really make a difference. It could make the start of the season go smoother and allow the team to progress faster. This would allow the team to play at the best of their ability for more games during the season. It would eliminate the few games it takes to get everything figured out. The importance of letting the coaches decide how much time the athletes need in the gym is immense. No one knows the ability of the players more than the coach.

Coaches need time to get to know their players and figure out what style of coaching each athlete responds best to. If the team does not need those two weeks and would benefit from the rest, then they should rest. But if practicing is what will benefit a team the most, then why stop them?

As the current rules and regulations are currently under review, it is very impor-

“Millenials will be very important within swing states during the 2016 election. The only problem is that millenials are laughing at her, not with her.”

Clinton has become something of a joke among young voters. The fact remains that her target group doesn’t trust her. The Daily Beast notes that millennials lack faith in Clinton since she has flip-flopped on key issues such as same-sex marriage and international trade. Some have pointed out that Clinton’s mindset has changed for the bet-

ter and that it shouldn’t matter if she has shifted on issues – but millennials don’t care. Younger voters perceive Clinton’s actions to be dishonest. This puts Clinton in a tough position when trying to win the democratic seat.

If Clinton wants to win the Primaries, she needs to do two things. First, she needs to attack Sanders with everything she’s got.

At this point Sanders is her biggest competition. He’s starting to catch up with Clinton in the polls and is very favorable among millennials. Attacking him will need to be strategic and it will take some work, but it will ultimately be effective.

Second, she needs to admit she made a mistake with using her private e-mail server while being Secretary of State. The public views Clinton as untrustworthy because of the scandal. Doing this will make her seem like she’s confronting her mistake and resolving it rather than avoiding the issue entirely. If Clinton fails to do these two things, Sanders will most likely overtake Clinton in the polls, steal the millennial vote and Clinton will lose the Primaries.

Is it fair to limit how much a sports team practices before season?

By anna BOyens, staff wrIter

We’ve all heard the common catch phrase, “practice makes perfect.” If the saying is true, how is an athlete or even a team supposed to come as close to perfect as possible if they aren’t allowed to always practice? Due to SDHSAA regulations, there is a certain period of time in the summer where coaches can’t have any contact with their players. This time is right after teams have finished their summer programs and are now waiting to officially start their season. But instead of starting right away, they are forced to take a two week break from their coach’s instruction.

“It’s the few extra minutes of conditioning or the finetuning of skills that set good athletes apart from the great athletes.”

Is it fair limiting how much someone practices if they are willing to put in the

tant that the pre-season restrictions are looked at again. Some teams are willing to put in extra time and should have the option to do so. If it is not possible to allow practice, then have private lessons.

“Every minute in the gym, every drill, every instruction, every piece of constructive criticism is valuable. ” With private lessons coaches are able to engrain in the player’s heads how they want things to be. Let the coach work individually with athletes right before season so that as soon as the season begins, teams are able to work on overall team skills and plays. Every minute in the gym, every drill, every instruction, every piece of constructive criticism is valuable. It is essential to maximize the amount of times that skill and team growth can happen.

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STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

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College can be costly, but the importance outweighs the cost

By AlishA Auen, stAff Writer College can be expensive, that is a fact that most people are familiar with. However, what many don’t realize is that simply thinking about going to college can be costly and time-consuming. Applications, scholarships, deadlines, ACTs, SATs and college visits are all tasks that high school students should put on the agenda if they intend to be a future college student.

Many adults are pushing for the younger generation to get an education after high school, specifically to get a degree. If only it were that easy. However, there are numerous hoops one has to jump through in order to be handed a bachelor’s degree.

An important factor when looking at colleges is one’s happiness and how comfortable a student feels on campus. College can be four or more years of someone’s life, and they are supposed to be incredible years of growth.

So being enthusiastic about where one is clearly a very important fact. How does one really know if the college is the right choice?

The best answer is to go on college visits.

College visits are great for getting to know

the campus and making connections with the school. Instead of just picking up a students application, the school can actually put a face to a name, which can help with scholarships and acceptance. Regardless of how awesome and beneficial visits can be, unless the college is nearby, they can be expensive and a hard trip to plan. They might involve a tiresome car ride or even the purchase of a plane ticket. In the end though, the college visit is worth those next four plus years of life one may spend there.

However, there are numerous hoops one has to jump through in order to be handed a bachelor’s degree.

Applications are another expense when applying to colleges. They can range anywhere from $30-60, which can really add up if one plans on applying to multiple schools. Professional college boards say one should apply

to three or four schools. A “safety school,” which is somewhere there is little chance of rejection. Next “probable schools,” these may not be a first choices, but are the type of school a student could happily attend.

Finally, every student should apply to one “Reach school,” these are more competitive schools and may even be more costly. Having opinions are great to insure one has a backup plan incase original plans fall through.

Scholarships are definitely the task that requires the most work from a college-bound student. The great part about this though, is that only a small portion of students will apply for scholarships. That doesn’t mean that only extremely intelligent students will apply and receive scholarships. Athletes, artists, technology gurus and all types of students can receive money for their talents. Scholarships come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from $100-10,000, and from making a duct tape prom dress to being a merit scholar.

Students can get money for nearly anything, as long as the student puts in the effort to do it well.

Another fee college bound students pay

for is the ACT and SAT, which are both tests one must take to be accepted into college.

Both tests are around $50 and many students end up taking the test more than once. On top of that, late fees, waiting list fees and purchasing study tools all add to the price tag.

Patently, there are extensive burdens that applying to college adds to a student’s to do list; getting an education and experiencing college will make those burdens worth it.

Patently, there are extensive burdens that applying to college adds to a student’s to do list; getting an education and experiencing college will make those burdens worth it. If a student puts work in, they will receive nothing less than success.

Walmart construction continues despite lawsuits filed

By MegAn lAndon, stAff Writer The Walmart being built on 85th street and Minnesota avenue has sparked controversy on the south side of Sioux Falls within residential neighborhoods in the area. A group named “Save Our Neighborhood” believes that the new Supercenter should not be built, and tried to sue the city back in 2013 for violating zoning laws. Many more lawsuits have been filed since.

“Many believe that the new location will benefit south side residents by saving time and money on gas” Keloland TV, KDLT News, the Argus Leader and more news stations around the state have all made reports on the topic.

The argument by local residents is that the city of Sioux Falls did not allow a proper hearing to petition a conditional use per-

mit of the land, but the city counter-argued that they were not required to do so. “Save Our Neighborhood” also claimed that the property was illegally annexed into Sioux Falls. The group should not be fighting the cause because people who own property have the right to do what they want with it and can control it however they please.

If that means they have the desire to build a Walmart on it and the city approves, they can. Many believe that the new location will benefit south side residents by saving time and money on gas by only traveling a few miles instead of all the way across town to another location.

Another advantage to the construction of Walmart is that more jobs will be available.

The average Walmart employs nationally over 1.4 million people in more than 5,000 stores, according to the Walmart Corporation. This will open up many more jobs to not only full-time workers, but part-time employees who may be comprised of high school and college students that need experience in the job market, or would just like to earn some spending money.

On the contrary, some people believe the Walmart is too large to be so close to residential communities, especially the wealthy neighborhood that surrounds it. Due to the Walmart’s close location, a lot of busyness will be brought to the area, and they are worried that the property value of their homes will decrease.

“It is a great idea for the city to allow this franchise to expand and a new store to be built, and hopefully it will open doors for other big companies to invest in land in Sioux Falls.”

More arguments against the Walmart are that there are many animals that live in the area such as jackrabbits and deer, and they will be forced to relocate because of the construcion and how it has ruined their

habitat. Sioux Falls is developing so quickly with new neighborhoods and businesses around that area that these animals are beginning to lose their homes everywhere.

Also, some people say that “light pollution” will affect the neighborhoods that are near.

This is when artificial lights affect how dark the sky gets at night. “Save Our Neighborhood” believes that the large lights from the Walmart parking lot will make this go into effect in the residential neighborhoods because they are on constantly.

Overall, critics of the Walmart Supercenter on 85th street and Minnesota should stop trying to fight it and accept the potential that it could bring to the city. Instead of looking for ways to argue the construction of the Walmart Supercenter, residents of the south side should accept that it will draw more people into the city for work, and will make for easier access to a Walmart on the south side of Sioux Falls. It is a great idea for the city to allow this franchise to expand and a new store to be built, and hopefully it will open doors for other big companies to invest in land in Sioux Falls.

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STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

OPINION

Trump, immigrants and borders that have yet to be crossed

By IzzIe OsOrIO, staff WrIter The issue of immigration reform has been discussed plenty as the flow of undocumented immigrants coming into America has drastically increased over the past few years. What I find especially troubling is the rhetoric used surrounding the issue. “Get the illegals out!” seems to be the battle cry for Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and his supporters, meanwhile children are wondering why their existence is prohibited. That leaves us to wonder how the issue of immigration should be addressed.

“You wouldn’t refer to someone who jaywalks as an illegal – what makes the situation of an undocumented immigrant any different?”

First, we need to understand the importance of diction used in politics. Many politicians such as Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush

have brought about the issue of immigration to the congressional plate. The problem lays in the rhetoric that is used when addressing the problem to the public. Trump has been adamant about using the term “illegal” in reference to undocumented immigrants and insists that his wording is correct. Trump’s respective followers and supporters have followed the suit. It seems as though they have been influenced and unknowingly guided to adopt Trump’s terminology. You may be thinking that referring to immigrants as “illegals” is of little importance, but we need to look at the bigger picture.

You wouldn’t refer to someone who jaywalks as an illegal – what makes the situation of an undocumented immigrant any different? The term “illegals” in itself is derogatory.

As explained by The New York Times, referring to an immigrant as an “illegal” completely strips them of their own humanity and reduces them to a legal status. Furthermore, it allows for people to form the idea that immigrants are less than human – this, in turn, harbors an environment in which discriminatory actions can take place.

There have already been many instances in which supporters of Trump have been caught attacking protestors of radical immigration reform. The protestors were Hispanic or immigrants, and their signs were slashed, they were beat and their hair was yanked so hard that they fell to the ground. This is clearly dehumanization and discrimination against a minority demographic. These attacks cannot be tolerated, especially since it takes form in physical attacks. Thankfully there are two simple solutions to this issue.

fact, his motto was “glory, gold and God.” This appalling treatment of the Native American people by the white settlers should be revealed to students in school instead of the whitewashing worship of explorers.

Columbus, and other European men of his kind, committed a mass genocide when they reached the Americas. This should not be celebrated with a day called “Columbus Day” on Oct. 12, the day when Columbus reached the Americas many years ago.

History whitewashes the truth of the matter and makes the settlers seem more brave than brutal. “The conquistadores had the advantage of horses and steel weapons… Indians died by the thousands. These plagues made it easier for the Europeans to conquer and colonize… but they also thinned the number of possible Indian slaves. To make up the loss, the colonizers forced millions of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic to the Americas.”

That sums up the page and a half devoted to Native Americans.

Native American people are also disrespected in popular culture, with sports teams like the Washington Redskins and the Atlanta Braves. These teams have chiefs as mascots, and the logos for these teams demean Native American traditions and rituals.

America does not want students to know that settlers gave the native people blankets under the guise of kindness, but purposefully tainted those blankets with influenza, smallpox and the plague. America does not want students to know that settlers ravaged Native American people of land and resources.

“When addressing the issue of immigration, it should be talked about like anything else – with respect.”

We collectively need to stop using the term “illegal” and instead use the term “undocumented” in reference to immigrants.

This will end the stigma that a person’s selfworth is dependent on their legal status. At the same time, we also need to educate the

public on the actuality of the myths that surround immigration. There has been an onslaught of claims made by Trump that a large number of immigrants, specifically those coming from Mexico are rapists, drug dealers and criminals. He preaches to the public that Mexico is not sending their “best”.

Claims like these portray immigrants as if they are monsters and it’s not surprising that the public is beginning to believe these statements. Unfortunately for Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal, recent studies have shown that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than the native population. Addressing these claims and clarifying the truth surrounding immigration makes it less likely for the public to see immigrants as a threat and in turn lower discrimination and attacks against this demographic. The solution we are looking for will not be found as long as we are discriminating those who seek help.

Immigration reform is a problem that needs to be solved, but using rhetoric will get us nowhere. When addressing the issue of immigration, it should be talked about like anything else – with respect.

Columbus Day: Celebrating 500 years of oppression

By MOrgan Matzen, staff WrIter In fourteen hundred ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we get it. Christopher Columbus “discovered” the Americas. These innocuous, irrelevant facts are drilled into the heads of students across America. Students learn more about the glossy side of conquests by “brave” Europeans than the truth about what happened when they arrived here. They learn to worship Columbus for his bravery instead of learning to respect the people that lived here first. They ignore the culture of Native American people who deserve high esteem and admiration.

The truth about Columbus is that he aggressively took the land of Native American people. Columbus seized the food that the natives had worked so hard to cultivate; they attacked whole towns, sparing no one, like sheep to the slaughter. Columbus enslaved the indigenous people; he and his men made ill use of the women; they tried to force their religion onto them. Columbus believed that he was doing all of this to please God. In

“The truth about Columbus is that he aggressively took the land of Native American people.”

History books would like American students to think otherwise. Page eight of the United States History book that students are issued for the required class of Modern US

America is trying to whitewash history and make the genocide of an entire race seem like some great feat of bravery for white people.

“America is trying to whitewash history and make the genocide of an entire race seem like some great feat of bravery for white people.”

The Native American people deserve more than a day of America’s attention, though.

They deserve political correctness, accurate representation in textbooks and pop culture and the utmost respect. Their struggle for equality is several centuries in the making, and our society has the power to make that change. We as a society need to remember America’s past and work to make a better future for all people.

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Edison Middle School

It is hard to believe that it has been three years since I walked out the doors of Edison Middle School and have never been back since. Walking the halls of my old middle school was like being transported back to when I attended middle school there. Although Edison has had a few major changes and remodeling, the maroon and white Edison spirit still remains.

Middle school is a time of immense energy and there is an overall berserk atmosphere, and the teachers are entirely to blame. The teachers at Edison have the patience and light-spiritedness to make going to school a convivial experience that the student body will remember long past their last day of eighth-grade. A few of the teachers I absolutely adored have moved on from their jobs at Edison, but legendary teachers and Julia Bruekelman coaches still remain to make Edison the one-of-a-kind school that it is.

7th Grade Not only are the teachers incredible at their job, but the staff welcomed me back with open arms and genuine smiles. I hope the present students at Edison realize how wonderful their adult influences are while they attend that school.

When I attended Edison, all of the students would laugh and joke about the horrific mural of a cat that looked like it was drawn by a kindergartener and a half painted volleyball, basketball and football. I never thought I would see the day, but the Edison mural has finally been redone, and this time it is completed. The gym walls transformed from a dull gray to a vibrant maroon, and a more artistic cat takes the place of the old one. Having the gym redone adds a better sense of school spirit for Edison.

The biggest change that has taken place at Edison since I had left was an improvement in technology. Like the high schools, the middle schools implemented the Chromebooks. Middle schoolers are not always ready for a freedom like that though. It seemed difficult for the teachers to regulate and monitor the Chromebooks for educational use only. The class can easily deviate from their computer assignment to googling their friends or search for the few unblocked games.

“I started here a long, long time ago when technology was a want,” said David Christian, a teacher at Edison. “Now that we have it, it’s almost too much. We’re trying to find a balance of technology because sometimes it’s too much to handle for this age group.”

Middle school is a time for hilariously weird friends, and since a car is not an option yet, friends and random adventures are what make middle school an embarrassing but treasured time.

Looking back, my face turns red but I would not change memories or my company during those times for the world. The friends I made at Edison were quality, down-to-earth people. From what I observed at Edison, that aspect has not changed either.

“Since eighth-grade I’ve made a lot of friends but there are still a lot of people to meet,” said Peyton Johnson, Edison eight-grader. “I’ll be sad to leave them next year because my relationship with my new friends has grown and some people I’ve gotten to know aren’t going to the same high school as me.”

The flood of memories when I walked the hallways reminded me of all the positive aspects that Edison brought to my life. The staff and my classmates made my years at Edison some of the best years of my life. My teachers pushed me to my academic boundaries while having a sense of humor. My classmates were goofy, because what else is there to do in middle school? The throwback to middle school made me appreciate Edison even more than I already did.

Statesman Staff Mem

Patrick Henry Middle School There are a lot of differences between middle school and high school but it’s never really realized it until experienced firsthand.

Recently I got the opportunity to go back to my middle school, Patrick Henry, for a day to observe how it has changed since I went there. I was expecting there to be a lot of changes but I did not realize just how different it had become. One of the first changes I noticed was the building. Just recently PHMS has undergone a pretty big remodel of the front door access and the office. The front doors open to a new staircase that leads to the second floor. The new office is much bigger and less cramped than the old one. It is comfortable and very welcoming to anyone coming for a visit.

Another change I noticed almost immediately was how small everything seemed. In middle school I remember the hallways and classrooms being so big, but upon my return they seemed so small compared to the hallways and classrooms of those in high school. Even the number of students in each class was considerably smaller. In a Social Studies class that I attended, there were only 13 kids in just that one class, where as my classes at LHS there is usually a range of 25-30 students.

At the time I thought that middle school was hard, but after sitting in on all of these classes at PHMS, I realized just how much more difficult and more stressful high school is. In high school the teacher always starts right off into teaching their lesson and if they finish early they will get a start on the next thing we have to learn, working until the bell rings. In middle school it is much different. The teacher starts their lesson and when they finish, that is it they are done for the rest of class. They taught what they were planning on teaching and that is that.

An aspect of middle school that was very different from when I went there, is the Chromebooks. There was not a class the entire day that did not use them. What I always remembered from middle school was the way the teacher was constantly in control of what each student was doing. They had to hand out and collect worksheets after they were finished and other things such as reserving time in a computer lab so that students could print off projects. Chromebooks have completely changed all of this. There were no worksheets the whole day. It was all on the student’s computer. They did not have to worry about turning in or losing a homework assignment because it was on the Chromebook which the teacher has complete access to, with no need for printing anymore. They can simply share their project with their teacher with a click of a button.

Many things have changed since I’ve been in middle school, and there are a lot of differences between it and high school. It is exciting to see how in just a few short years the way we educate our students is changing and becoming better and stronger with each year that passes.

Joe Hiatt 8th Grade

School

Susan B. Anthony Elementary School

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John Harris Elementary School My first year of schooling as a kindergartner at John Harris Elementary School was the single most crucial setting for my education (Sorry Principal Fox). Everything from tying my shoes, to writing out notes to socializing with another human being, I learned in kindergarten.

When the opportunity arose to go back to John Harris and see what kindergarten is like now, I jumped at it, because truthfully I miss the days of recess, drawing and many other daily activities one faces as a kindergartener.

As I walked into Mrs. Costello’s K03 classroom, I was hit with a wave of nostalgia after seeing many things reminiscent of a kindergarten classroom in 2003: the tables turned into pods with a child’s name written on the top of the desk, cubbies that hold backpacks and school lunches and of course the huge amount of educational posters on the walls. The students were still gathered around the teacher reading to them. When it was time to break off into another activity, the teacher still sang a rhyme-like song that made sure to keep the little ones on task, and they still even did some of the same work I remember doing as a young kid.

Teachers, especially at this grade, are also one constant in a changing education system; they are not only extremely patient in their teaching styles but also extremely valuable in their ability to teach life lessons at a young age. The children of K03 had a few sayings when doing classwork in various subjects, such as “When you’re done, you’ve just begun” and “Always try your best”.

These were just a few life lessons that teachers got across to them at this young and impressionable age.

By far one of the biggest changes I saw was one of the most ingenious ways to teach writing I have ever seen. Students were asked to draw a picture of anything. Some drew football fields, while others drew their homes. One kid even drew a Creeper from the popular game “Minecraft,” The students were then asked to write out what their pictures were, spelling it as best as they could. This association of drawing in writing helped the kids be creative while learning the valuable skill of writing, thus improving both of those traits together.

Kindergarten is where important skills and friendships that last a lifetime are formed. Most importantly, kids are taught to not give up on their dreams, which is one personality trait that can not be taught at any other time.

Kade Walker Kindergarten

Sydney Rosinsky 3rd Grade

Thinking back to the elementary school years can come with plenty of different memories, both the good and the bad. From the relaxing times in kindergarten of eating endless animal crackers and listening to the teacher read stories, to the more stressful third-grade days learning the multiplication table and writing in cursive. When we look back on those moments now, we think of how carefree our lives used to be for us as adolescents. Elementary school years were some of the best, and I got the opportunity to throw it all the way back to third-grade to reminisce on the memories from my childhood.

I had the chance to shadow Mrs. Bonnet’s third grade class at Susan B. Anthony. Fresh off of their afternoon recess, I observed and remembered what it was like to be a third-grader. From what I remember, not a whole lot has changed. Each student had their own cubby space assigned to them for backpacks and coats. As well as cubbies, the kids were assigned desks with their names written on them and could fill all of their

supplies inside of it.

I took my own seat next to three other students who were busy coloring their personalized reading journals. Mrs. Bonnet made sure to talk very slowly and thoroughly about everything they were about to do. She started by reading Judy Bloom’s “A Tale of the Fourth Grade Nothing.”

While she read, she would frequently pause to ask the students why they thought certain remarks were said in the book. I myself remember when my third-grade teacher would ask us various questions on the book she was reading aloud to us. However, most students were too busy coloring to really understand completely what was going on in the story.

An aspect that I do remember for sure is the one trouble-maker of the classroom. There is always that one kid who has to try and out-smart the teacher, or talk over them. In Mrs. Bonnet’s class, it was immediately evident who this kid was. From singing various Fetty Wap songs, to running around the class in the midst of reading time, this trouble-making 8-year-old tried hard to disrupt the class. It was obvious this kid was not just acting out on this certain day. As quoted by his fellow classmates, “That’s the naughty kid.”

Something unique about Susan B. Anthony is that this is its first year as a school. Last year, it was known as Mark Twain and was a lot smaller with three hallways and only roughly 150 kids.

Now, the school is hosting around 540 kids. For the fellow students who attended Mark Twain in years before, this is something that they will have to get used to. After talking to the kids, they seemed to be eager to get to know all of their new classmates and learn the new ways to get around the school.

Going back to an elementary school class brought back a lot of great memories. Even though I attended John Harris Elementary, I enjoyed going to Susan B. Anthony and comparing it to my elementary school. Not a lot has changed since I have been in third-grade but it is nice to reminisce on the days of coloring, having the teacher read to you and running around the playground.

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STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

ENTERTAINMENT

Spine-chilling scenes hit the screens STORIES BY MEGAN LANDON

‘The Visit’

When the mother of 15-year-old Becca and 13-year-old Tyler is contacted by her parents through Facebook about meeting their grandchildren for the first time, she jumps at the opportunity to get away on vacation by sending them deep into Pennsylvania for a week. Becca, a young videographer, decides to make a documentary about their visit to Nana and Pop Pop’s, but the secret that the kids discover is unlike any other.

“The Visit” is more of a mystery movie than it is horror. Ed Oxenbould, who plays the character of Tyler, does a great job at being a funny little boy who raps a lot and lightens the mood of the faux documentary as a whole.

The acting in the film is really well done, especially that of Deanna Dunagan (Nana) and Peter McRobbie (Pop Pop), because they portray their eerie characters strongly and are believable right from the start. They seem like such a nice, sweet old couple, but then the mood changes and the acting fits it well.

Although the portrayal of the characters in this movie was good, the whole concept of it was basic and uninteresting. The fact that the movie was all just a big documentary for Becca to reconnect her parents is unoriginal and uncreative. It makes the camera angle weird at times and some parts of the movie are predictable, especially the creepy actions of Nana and Pop Pop. Altogether, “The Visit” is a decent movie that is not too scary but will ocassionally freak audiences out. The plot twist at the end is a good surprise and everything comes together and makes sense. The acting is enjoyable to watch.

The only really horrible element is just that the whole movie is not very “horror” so much as “mystery.” Anyone who likes scary movies that are not graphic or demon-filled should watch this movie because overall it is a 3 out of 5 star rating.

‘Silence of the Lambs’

When a case arises among the FBI about a murderer called “Buffalo Bill,” they select a top student in their academy named Clarice Starling to talk to the infamous Hannibal Lecter, an extremely bright-minded psychiatrist and cannibal behind bars for his crimes. They believe that Starling can coax answers out of him to help their case, but situations are always more complicated than they seem.

“Silence of the Lambs” is an intense and realistic movie considering how old it is. It keeps the viewer on the edge of their seats because they never know what Dr. Lecter is going to say or do when Starling is questioning him. The movie is very original, and even if another movie tried to copy it they could not do it justice because of the rave reviews that the first received. Anthony Hopkins, who portrayed Lecter, did a great job terrifying his audience and leaving them disgusted. The film as a whole won the Big Five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins) and Best Actress (Jodie Foster).

This movie was very impressive, so there is not much to critique. It does get confusing sometimes when events happen offscreen and another character has to tell the viewer about it. Many scenes are disturbing to watch; the end is objectively twisted. And some segments get a little predictable. The one that it is most obvious is when Starling’s FBI trainer Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) tells her that she cannot let Lecter get into her head, but initially she does and she begins to lose focus.

Out of all the horror movies that exist, this is one of the best by far because it catches viewers off guard, it is surprising, and it is completely unlike any other movie. “Silence of the Lambs” deserves a 4.5/5 star rating because it is a very successful horror film that everyone should take the time to watch.

‘Scream’

One year after the murder of Maureen Prescott a series of murders in Woodsboro, CA start up again, each one starting with various calls from a mysterious person.

Although her alleged murderer is already behind bars, citizens of the town cannot help but wonder if these killings are connected, and it becomes evident when her daughter, Sidney Prescott, begins to lose all of the people who are close to her.

The best part of ”Scream” is the blood (which appears about every 20 seconds). It is realistic and the quality of the film is clear, which makes the movie a little more enjoyable. The portrayal of some characters was believable for the most part, especially from Neve Campbell (Sidney Prescott), Skeet Ulrich (Billy Loomis) and Courtney Cox (Gale Weathers). They seemed genuinely terrified during the entire movie, especially during the plot twist at the end.

There are a lot of lows in “Scream,” but to narrow it down to only a few, the film as a whole was completely unconvincing and predictable. The mentioning of other horror movies to add a creepy effect does the complete opposite and makes it cheesy. At one point there is a boy watching a Halloween movie, and the film shadows everything that is happening in real life. The bloodshed throughout the whole film becomes very tiring to watch.

Characters seem like the serial killer, but then they just get gutted and stabbed like the rest of the characters within a few minutes.

Although this movie is not extremely satisfying, it does evoke a few chuckles, mostly at the sheer humor of how not-scary it is. “Scream” earns a generous 2 out of 5 star rating because sometimes it is just nice to have a laugh instead of quivering with fear.

Halloween Poll

The Statesman polled 100 students and these were the results.

Favorite Halloween treat Candy Bar Caramel Apple Sour Candy Candy Corn

50% 18% 16% 16%

Homemade or store-bought costume?

Store-bought 66% Homemade 34%

Favorite Halloween activity Watch Scary Movies Haunted House Trick-or-Treating Corn Maze

42% 27% 18% 13%

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ENTERTAINMENT

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

Swift’s ‘1989’ tour makes fan’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ come true

By AnnA Brecht Taylor Swift went from “country queen” to “pop star” with her 5th album, “1989.” This album sounds nothing like anyone has ever heard from her before. Switching up her “Style” of music with this album, the pop star managed to break records. This “1989” album sold more copies in its opening week than any album has in the previous 12 years. Selling more than 1 million copies in the first week, her tour is also expected to gross $200 million. Being the great performer that she is, Swift has people all over the world dying to see her in concert, especially for this tour, “1989.”

Swift owns the stage no matter what she does. Using instruments and strutting down the stage, it brings her performance to a whole new level. Proving other talents, Swift is said to bring out her guitar for a few songs during each concert. Adding another kick to each of her concerts, she brings out a piano and puts on a show for her fans to change it up a bit. The effect that this has on the crowd is that it draws them in, because she drifts away from the typical standing on the stage and singing.

Another impressive aspect of Swift’s tour is the amount of costume changes. Swift had promised her fashion would be epic this time around, including many fascinating outfits.

One outfit consists of a long, silver and sparkly

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Taylor Swift performs on stage with guest celebrity Jason Derulo during a concert at Petco Park in San Diego, CA during her tour of “1989.”

jumpsuit that she rocks with matching sparkly heels. During one of the first concerts on the tour, in Tokyo, Swift’s set list had 18 songs, and she managed to change into 10 different outfits. Switching up her appearance during concerts hooks her crowd as they anxiously wait

to see what is coming next. Keeping the crowd engaged to their concerts is ideal for artists, and Swift does not have a problem accomplishing that.

For some shows, Swift brings guest performers, and other celebrities to perform with her

at her concerts. The “Swift Squad,” which includes Swift and her closest friends, have also attended a few of her concerts. The “Swift Squad” consists of famous actors and supermodels including Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. Bringing these teenage icons to her concerts brings in an even larger fan base than she already has. Her guest performers have ranged all the way from Sam Hunt, a country singer, to Wiz Khalifa, a rapper. Swift even hosted the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, the World Cup champions. By bringing other celebrities in, Swift appeals to a larger crowd of people. The fans stay entertained and her crowds continue to be lively with the help from others.

It is not a secret that Swift can put on her own show, but by playing different instruments, switching up her costumes and having other celebrities at her concerts, she has been taking this “1989” tour to a whole different level. A Twitter account, @taylornation13, tweeted after one of her concerts, “TONIGHT WAS MORE THAN WE COULD HAVE IMAGINED. IT WAS EVERYTHING!” Listening to a Swift album is one thing, but seeing an incredible artist live in concert is much superior to that. A “1989” concert is a mustgo-to; there is no possibility of a dull moment while Swift is performing.

From animation to reality, Disney brings old movies to life

By Lucy DekkengA In the past five years, Disney has made some of their most popular cartoon movies come to life with real actors filling the roles of animated characters. These movies have been successful in the box office and have intrigued people of all ages. Now, Disney will continue to recreate more of their cartoon movies into live-action movies.

Disney started their journey of bringing their cartoons to life in 2010 with “Alice in Wonderland.” This movie included famous actors who made the movie different from its original cartoon. In addition to the first movie, Disney is making a sequel to the first mad-hatter experience called “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” which will be released in 2016. This movie will bring back actors Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as Alice Kingsleigh, as well as Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway.

Along with “Alice in Wonderland,” Disney has also recreated the popular fairy tale, “Cinderella,” and a twist on multiple fairy tales

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Disney’s 2015 live action movie “Cinderella” is an adaptation of the original version, using real actors and actresses in replacement of the animated characters. Disney is also creating improved pictures of the original “Alice in Wonderland” and “Mulan.”

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called “Into the Woods.” Both movies were great successes, once they hit theaters, drawing in audiences of all ages. “Into the Woods” showed in 2,440 theaters and earned $15 million on its opening day. However, “Cinderella” was even more successful earning $23 million. These movies were box office hits and the movies to come are expected to see the same success.

Disney has gone into a new phase of creating live-action movies. Now, Disney is attempting to make a live-action version of the movie “Mulan” for the second time. The first time there was an attempt at this movie was in 2009. However, this time around, “Mulan” is looking much more promising. Another movie to look forward to is “The Jungle Book,” which will be released next year and stars Neel Sethi, in his first large movie role, as Mowgli. In 2017 “Beauty and the Beast” will be released. Belle will be played by Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will play the role of the Beast. Last, but certainly not least, to look forward to is “Dumbo,” as the 1941 cartoon is recreated with computer generated and live action characters.

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STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

ENTERTAINMENT

The age of Apple: Getting better with each generation

By Sydney RoSinSky Hearing the word ‘Apple’ in the 20th century holds a different meaning than it did before Steve Jobs released the first iMac in the late 90’s. This unveiling guided Apple through a groundbreaking period of profit continuing through today. With over 80,000 employees around the world, Apple Inc. is noted as one of the most influential companies worldwide.

Apple still continues to release an abundance of products each year.

One of the many products Apple had recently released was the Apple watch. The most recent version, watchOS 2 has even more features than the first version of its kind. One of the many features is Time-Lapse. Time-Lapse allows a person to choose from a selection of time-lapsed videos shot over 24 hours in historical places around the world. London, Hong Kong, New York and Paris are just a few locations a watch user can choose from. The Time Travel feature is another way to enhance a user’s Apple watch experience. With this feature, the user can turn the Digital Crown located on the side of the watch either forwards or backwards to see what is happening or what has already happened. For example, if there is a lunch date scheduled in a few hours, turning the dial forward will enable the user to check the weather for upcoming events. Or, turning the dial

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Over the last few years Apple has introduced many new products that have caught the eyes of everyone around the world, bringing in unheard of revenues.

backwards can help the user catch up on the news and top headlines from the day before.

The latest version of Apple’s popular iPhone is the 6s and 6s Plus. The overall look of the phone is almost identical to the earlier 6 ver-

sion and now comes in a new rose gold color.

The latest way to interact with the iPhone is the 3-D touch feature created to get a user where they wanted to go quicker. For instance, currently the user has to tap the camera icon

and then tap another icon which turns around the camera and takes a selfie. With the new iPhones, all the user has to do is press down the app and choose the “Take Selfie” icon and the phone automatically makes all the adjustments. The camera on the phone has improved as well by adding a front flash and lighting up the screen when taking selfies in the dark. A new component called Live Photos has also been added which enables the camera to record an extra few seconds before taking pictures so the images captured appear to be in motion.

Something Apple users have never seen before is the new Apple Pencil. This Pencil tags along with the iPad Pro. Built in sensors detect the exact angle a user is drawing at, attempting to create the feel of a real pencil and paper. On the opposite side of the pencil where an eraser would generally be, the user can remove a cap to reveal a portable charger. Fifteen seconds of charging the iPad pro with this pencil gives it 30 minutes of battery life. All that a person has to do is plug the charging end of the pencil into the iPad’s USB port and the charge will begin.

Every year, new, exciting Apple products are released with even more technology than its earlier versions previously had. From the very first iMac, to the iPhone 6s, Apple has tried its best to satisfy their customers and will continue to do so in the future.

‘Sicario:’ A realistic look into the war on drugs in North America

By Joe Hiatt In the Spanish language, Sicario means hitman. Director Denis Villeneuve’s newest film “Sicario” tells the story of a skilled FBI agent who is hired by a government task force to help bring an end to the drug trade on the border of the U.S. and Mexico.

This film opens with a bang, literally, showing just how violent and ungovernable the war on drugs really is. FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt), coming off the impressive success of her last mission, catches the eyes of an elite government task force run by Matt Graver, (Josh Brolin) who hires her to assist him and the mystifying Alejandro, on their mission across the border into Mexico.

This film is driven by a powerful performance from Benicio del Toro and beautiful cinematography by the great Roger Deakins.

This film lacks someone to root for, there is no strong protagonist, so unlike other thrillers there’s not a strong enough connection to the

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Actor Josh Brolin plays character Matt Graver, who leads an elite government task force, in ‘Sicario’ which was released Sept. 18th, 2015.

characters when they are put in danger. Even in the lives of the characters, there is a lack of a leading figure.

Another important aspect of this film is corruption. On both sides of the war, one obviously being the Cartel and the horrible ways in which they go about their business, but also the agents trying to put an end to the war. The task force Macer has been hired for is mainly working for themselves. Macer does not know the role she is playing in the operation. It soon becomes clear that Alejandro has personal history with the Cartel which indicates that he’s only here by his standards.

Villeneuve is truly one of the best directors out there today and the performances he was able to get out of his actors is amazing. Also, all of the technical aspects he was able to pull off to tell this twisted story are pretty remarkable.

Although “Sicario” lacks some story, it is still a great movie that is entertaining and worth a viewing.

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GOALS BY SENIOR DANIEL PATTERSON THIS BOYS SOCCER SEASON

Nelson’s injury

A major setback for the quarterback

BY ALISHA AUEN

After three years of being backup quarterback, LHS senior, Mason Nelson, was pumped to play as a starter. However, circumstances changed with a preseason injury. Not only was Nelson devastated, but so were his peers, coaches and family members.

“Obviously this isn’t how I planned on spending the season, but I’m still going to try and be a leader, and do whatever I can to help the team, and mentor other quarterbacks,” said Nelson.

Nelson was injured at a football camp during the summer at the University of South Dakota. As the team was practicing, Nelson went to cut to the outside, and his knee popped.

With the popping came a completely torn ACL in his right knee and a broken dream of playing football in college.

“There were some coaches who were talking to me this summer

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about how they were excited to see me play this upcoming season, so I was very excited to display my talents, and hopefully gain interest from other college coaches,” said Nelson. “But now, college football doesn’t seem like an option.

So really my only choice is to walk on at a college, and that will be another very difficult thing to do.”

Not only are Nelson’s athletic abilities affected by his injury, but anything that was once a meager task, is much harder due to the lack of mobility he has in his knee now. Simple tasks like sitting on the couch and taking a shower are no longer as easy as they once were.

“It kinda makes everyday things not so easy to do.

There are a lot of old habits that I was used to that I can’t do now,

and I think that’s one of the harder things to cope with,” said Nelson.

Before Nelson’s injury, he was enthusiastic to see what he and his teammates were capable of. Nelson knew they were going to be a solid team, with a good offense and defense. After two years of never losing a game, the fans of LHS were both nervous and excited for this new team. Nelson’s injury affected the team greatly especially since they did not have a surefire second string quarterback inline to take his place. However, they did have LHS junior, Cole DeBerg to step up in this time of need. Although, it has been nearly four years since DeBerg has played quarterback.

“Obviously DeBerg is very inexperienced, but that’s expected considering he was a wide receiver only a few months

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Standing Pat

ago,” said Nelson. “He has been thrown into a situation that not a lot of people could handle, taking over one of the hardest positions in football, and having to learn it in a very short time frame. But, he is progressing very well, and very quickly.”

Nelson is not going to let his injury define him, and he most definitely is not quitting on his team. He still goes to practices and games, cheering on his teammates and helping coach DeBerg in his new position.

Nelson’s coaches and teammates are not quitting on him either. They are always checking up with his injuries, through calls and text messages.

“I’ve learned that I need to be strong with it,” said Nelson. “I’ve learned that although it may not be easy, I need to mentally compose myself, and be a leader for all of the guys, and I know that everything happens for a reason, and while I have yet to figure that reason out, I’m trying to be as optimistic as possible.”

Anatomy of the first love a child will ever have

BY KADE WALKER, SPORTS EDITOR

On this day, for the first time, my legs have the audacity to move. On this day my brain locates where to run. On this day, my arms outstretch to form two 6 year old points, which graze my opponents back; marking the first of many tackles this youngster was to make. From that afternoon on, a first grade boy falls deeply in love with something he didn’t even fully understand 20 minutes ago, the game of football.

Something I have learned all too well lately is that most children fall in love young, but not with another boy

or girl, but with an activity. The thing that no one tells those kids is that the very thing they become infatuated with at a young age, whether it be a 5 year old girl’s first time kicking in a goal, or maybe the first time a 7 year old boy slides into home plate, or even the first time a 9 year old puts their mouth on a instrument to play the first of many notes, will stay with them throughout their high school career and quite possibly longer.

I have had to also learn all too harshly lately is that just like any other love, there may be a time when it’s best for a person and their respective

activity to part their ways. For some, it is sudden, it may be a knee that has been abused one too many times, or a head that has taken blow after blow and has decided that enough is enough, unsuspectingly, the tie between partaker and activity is severed through a injury. Many are forced out of their activity with the ending of their senior year, when they must move onto adult life. Lucky are the ones who mold their future around what they first loved, living in a place where childish ambition meets real life.

Just like a bad breakup, it will hurt

seemingly more than anything in this world. There are days it might feel like your whole world is collapsing under its own weight, or that your heart is so heavy that you want to let go. However in the waning hours of my relationship that has lasted 11 years, I only can offer advice to those who are still playing for years to come. I say as poet Dylan Thomas stated; “Do not go gentle into that goodnight, rage rage against the dying of the light.” It may not make sense to those still partaking in their sports now, but one day it will click for them.

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SPORTS

STATESMAN | October 23, 2015

LHS athletics adds Sanford Power strength program

BY MADISON LANDON During the summer, LHS added a new member to the athletic team: a strength and conditioning coach. Hunter Glascock, who has worked for Sanford Power for two and a half years, has been working with athletes throughout the summer and into the school year on different types of workouts. These workouts will not only help athletes improve strength, but prevent injuries and improve performances.

The opportunity to have a certified strength coach is a great way for the student-athletes to improve all aspects of their game. Glascock works with athletes on their strength to not only improve their overall fitness, but to help them avoid season-ending injuries, such as a torn ACL. Having the athletes work out in the off-season on strength and conditioning, coaches can focus on bettering their game, and not on getting their players fit.

“I like to tell coaches and athletes that strength training should be treated as another form of practice,” said Glascock. “Sport practice will help improve knowledge of the game

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The Sanford Power strength program that is offered to LHS athletes, like the volleyball team, helps build strength, prevent injury and improve athletic performance thanks to the help of Glascock.

and skill development, while strength training will improve peak performance and reduce the likelihood of injury.”

Workouts for athletes who are in-season are lighter than for athletes who are not in season.

Glascock works with the in-season athletes on recovery and preparation for their next event,

while in the off-season, athletes get harder, more intense lifts and workouts.

“Off-season is a time to prepare athletes for the upcoming sports season. We spend a lot of time learning movements, fixing imbalances, improving body composition and increasing strength and power development,” said

Glascock. “And in-season we will continue to develop strength and power but workout volume will decrease due to practice schedules.”

Glascock has only been at LHS for a short time, but he already has goals for all the athletic programs he coaches. Obviously he hopes for all of the programs to win, but in the meantime, he has goals to push athletes to be their best.

“My short-term goal is to continue developing programs that will help athletes perform at their highest level,” said Glascock. “My long-term goal is to work with all athletes and coaches and implement off-season and in-season programs for every athletic program.”

Not only is this a great opportunity for the athletes, but also for Glascock. Growing up active, he wanted to do something that could keep him challenged every day rather than sit around all day. Taking job as the LHS strength coach was an opportunity he simply could not turn down.

“Coaching athletes and helping them achieve their goals is challenging, but also a very rewarding experience,” said Glascock.

Freshmen bring fresh talent to LHS varsity teams

BY MADDI BARNESS The pressure of playing on a varsity team can be extremely high for athletes. Between intense games and countless practices, high school sports require athletes to be completely focused. For freshmen playing on varsity, they have the increased pressures of being younger and less experienced than the older athletes.

LHS freshman Michaela Beck has played volleyball for both JV and Varsity this year and has had to adjust to the intensity of starting varsity.

“There’s pressure of playing with people who are older than you and not wanting to make mistakes,” said Beck. “At the beginning it was pretty nerve-racking, but I got used to it.”

Along with the more intense and competitive atmosphere, Beck has enjoyed getting to know the upperclassmen..

“At practice, whenever we’re running or conditioning, the upperclassmen are always pushing you to get better. They make everything more fun, and it’s really fun to watch them play.”

Although the athletes are younger, the coaches still depend on them to perform their best. The first traits that coaches will look for

PHOTO BY MADDY HACKETT

Michaela Beck and the LHS volleyball team set up their volleyball nets and get ready for practice after school.

when they want to pull up younger players, is their skill level and how hard they are willing to work.

“I pull people up when I think they have an advanced skill or potential, or if they work really hard. Sometimes it’s a combination of

all three,” said LHS Volleyball Coach Emily Palmer.

On the volleyball team there are only two seniors and much of the team is made up of younger girls. Although there are many different ages and grade levels out on the court, Palmer does not let it affect how she coaches her players.

“All of them are treated pretty much the same,” said Palmer. “They’re all expected to put in the same amount of work.”

When looking for girls to pull up, LHS Gymnastics Head Coach Les Fredrick looks for certain qualities in athletes besides their athletic abilities.

“I like them to be good students. I like them to have good values and want to be part of a team and help the team out,” said Fredrick. “If you have the talent to be on varsity, I’m going to pull you up. So if you want to be part of a team and help the team out, you’re going to get pulled up.”

Although playing on varsity can be stressful at times, Beck knows it will all be worth it in the end.

“It makes me want to push myself and try harder,” said Beck.

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Keeping up with the Whitney’s: No one can shake this father-daughter duo

By AnnA Brecht When someone is a sports journalist for high schools in South Dakota, people are generally going to know who it is. Stu Whitney was a sports journalist for the Argus Leader, but currently is a columnist. Emily Whitney, a sophomore at LHS, is Stu’s daughter.

Most high school students have heard of the infamous “Stu Whitney.” Knowing that Stu is Emily’s dad has affected her high school career, and has caused people to treat her differently.

“A lot of people know him, so once they found out that I’m related to him, I started to know more people and a lot of the upperclassmen gave me a hard time,” said Emily. “People treat me differently, especially from other schools.”

On the other hand, having a daughter that attends LHS has not affected Stu’s career. Not letting bias impact his career was the only route to take.

“I am perhaps more aware of the high school experience and some of the goings-ons because my daughter is involved, but it doesn’t really affect my career,” said Stu. “I try to shut out outside influences and write about the stuff I would normally write about, which is what most readers want and expect. This would be a much larger problem if I were still sports editor, because that perception would be out there.

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Stu and Emily Whitney pose after competing in a dodgeball tournament between Argus Leader and Keloland TV.

The fact that I am now a city columnist rather than writing primarily about sports has taken a lot of that bias factor away. I now proudly wear Patriot tennis shirts to Emily’s matches… I will always support my daughter first.”

Emily competes for the LHS tennis team,

but her dad has never written anything on her or her team. Despite this, he continues to help her as many parents would.

“Normally he has other people do the preview for tennis, and there are not many articles about tennis anyway,” said Emily. “He’s actu-

ally really competitive, so he gets kind of in the way sometimes but he helps a lot. He always gives me motivation.”

Stu may not cover stories about tennis, but he still is well-informed on the sport.

“I have always been fairly knowledgeable about tennis, but Emily’s involvement has made me more aware of what it takes to train competitively (for her) and some of the equipment and strategy involved,” said Stu. “I’ll leave the tennis coverage to Argus sports writers like David Nicholson, but I have written columns about my family in the past and most likely will again.”

With all the Social Media out there, especially Twitter, having Stu as a dad comes with positives and negatives. People might tweet something to Stu about Emily, and vice versa, but that is something that the Whitney’s have learned to deal with.

“Obviously if someone climbs into the gutter and says something inappropriate about my daughter, I will deal with it,” said Stu. “But generally I believe in the free flow of opinions on Twitter and other Social Media, and sometimes Emily gets swept up in that. It’s one of the hazards of being my daughter. But she’s pretty tough and will find a way to fight back if she needs to, especially if it involves Washington.”

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FOOTBALL Austin Haushild, 12 Pregame Ritual: Watching planes fly over with Ben Schilling Hidden Talent: Beating Kade Walker in a Yu-Gi-Oh duel Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Nic Cage, he’s just a really good actor

Kade Walker, 12 Pregame Ritual: Listening to “No Bad Days” Hidden Talent: Rapping under the alias of Wavy-K Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Joe Hiatt, he is the best actor in the world <3

David Rios, 12 Pregame Ritual: Sniffing salt with Austin and jamming with the boys Hidden Talent: Don’t really have one Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Charlie Sheen, because he has a Hispanic background and he can be serious and funny

Kyle Sim, 12 Pregame Ritual: I pace up and down the sideline Hidden Talent: I can speak whale Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Jackie Chan

Lucas Elliott, 12

Pregame Ritual: Listening to music Hidden Talent: I’m alright at baseball Who would play you in a movie?

Why? A wide receiver in a football movie, because that’s the position I play

Dominick DerHagopian, 12 Pregame Ritual: Gazing into the depths of Taylor Kokenge’s mustache to summon its powers Hidden Talent: I can eat 21lbs of nachos in one sitting Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Russel Crowe because we have the same body type and both play a sexy Robin Hood

Polo Peter, 12

Pregame Ritual: Purple soda in a double Styrofoam cup Hidden Talent: The Micheal Jackson lean Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Tyrese Gibson from Furious 7, because I can whip

MEET THE Fuad Legesse, 12 Pregame Ritual: I close my eyes and pray I play my best, real stuff Hidden Talent: I’m psychic, you didn’t know?

Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Idek, Will Smith

Taylor Kokenge, 12 Pregame Ritual: Stealing painkillers from Tucker Hall Hidden Talent: I can whip to any song.

Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Michael Cera, cuz I’m so cute

Jake Anderson, 12

Mato Standing Soldier, 12

Pregame Ritual: Before every game I pray that Mason makes a miraculous recovery Hidden Talent: Alex Woods’ dad says I make some mean chocolate chip cookies Who would play you in a movie?

Why? My twin brother because he looks just like me. He wouldn’t play me well though

Pregame Ritual: Freestyling in binary code Hidden Talent: I know where Mr. Jansen’s tickle spot is Who would play you in a movie?

Why? I don’t care, as long as it’s a movie directed by Colin Browen

Logan Pfeifer, 12

Pregame Ritual: Bicep curl Hidden Talent: Triceps, but keep it on the down low Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Arnold Schwarzenegger, he’s the only one big enough

Tyler Schlumbohm, 12

Pregame Ritual: Listening to Drake in the Eclipse with Brenden Carman on our way to The Wood Hidden Talent: I’m able to beat Brenden Carman in Ultimate team on NHL 16 Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Joe Dirt because we are both country men and we are both adventurous

Jimmy Smith, 12 Pregame Ritual: I go commando before games Hidden Talent: I can hide anything in my hair Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Will Smith, because I was born and raised in West Philidephia and I also spent most of my days on the playground

Lucas Anderson, 12

Pregame Ritual: Telling Mason to hurry up and get ready, and crying when he can’t Hidden Talent: I can make Mato laugh nearly every time I speak Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, people say we have the same build

VARSITY

Jacob Pitts, 12 Pregame Ritual: Watching Logan Pfeifer bang his head on lockers Hidden Talent: Dancing, they call me Mike Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Tom Cruise, because we’re twins

Brenden Carman, 12

Pregame Ritual: Rubbing the leather on Kyle Sim’s lower back Hidden Talent: Beating Mason Nelson in everything possible Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Kade Walker, because we are besties

Alyssa Spaans, 12

Pregame Ritual: Praying w/ Judy Hidden Talent: Looking hot and unstoppable in my Culver’s uniform Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Dominick DerHagopian, because we’re dating

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Niro Jalandra, 12 Pregame Ritual: Music Hidden Talent: I don’t have one Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Jackie Chan, because I’m Asian

Lee Ransom, 12 Pregame Ritual: Put my uniform on Hidden Talent: Why would I want to tell people where it is?

Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Jackson Dyce because he did a good job in Theo Savinov’s movie

CHEER

Jaycie Pohlman, 12 Pregame Ritual: Listening to “Hotline Bling” and crying Hidden Talent: I’m a master at FaceFusion, HMU to see my work Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Ashley Jaton, she just gets me

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Tyrell Love, 12

Pregame Ritual: Listening to music Hidden Talent: Beating Kyle Sim in Mortal Combat Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Madea (Tyler Perry) because we are both big and beautiful

Cole DeBerg, 11

Pregame Ritual: Snapchatting Carson and Dobbs Hidden Talent: Beating D1 Anna Brecht 1 on 1 in basketball Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Ricky Bobby, if you ain’t first you’re last

Emma Heckel, 12

Pregame Ritual: Ironing my pompoms Hidden Talent: I can do a mean baby impression Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Tim Allen, why not?

DANCE Regan Jensen, 12

Pregame Ritual: Making sure Alisha is ready because I’m actually her mom Hidden Talent: Beating Alisha in Mario Kart Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Sharpay Evans, because same

Jess Ackert, 12

Pregame Ritual: Keeping the kids in line because I’m the tennis mom Hidden Talent: Knowing Emily Whitney more than Looby Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Zoe Roberts, because I wish I was still in middle school

Kassie Kolbeck, 12

Alisha Auen, 12

Pregame Ritual: Having a twerk off with Labooty Justice Hidden Talent: Oboe playing, I’m afraid this is not a joke Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Emily Browning from “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” because her luck is as good as mine

Pregame Ritual: We twerk, we whip, we nae nae Hidden Talent: Beating Regan at Mario Kart Who would play you in a movie?

Why? The Lost Boys in “Peter Pan” because I never wanna grow up

Sarah Ponwith, 12

Meredith Benson, 10

GIRLS TENNIS

Pregame Ritual: Eat Culvers Hidden Talent: Origami Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Julie Teslow, because she shares the same love of Culvers as me

Pregame Ritual: Sing “Get Your Head in the Game,” from HSM to Jess Hidden Talent: Stu Whitney follows me on Twitter Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Serena Williams, we look alike and have the same body type

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Alex Woods, 12 Pregame Ritual: The Philly from Bagel Boy and spooning with @glanzer14 Hidden Talent: Great at guessing where people’s garbage cans in their kitchen are Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Will Smith because we kinda look alike

Andrew Sweeter, 12

Pregame Ritual: Spitting on each of my gloves twice and slapping them together Hidden Talent: I have telepathy with both dolphins and Sydney Sweeter Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Tom Cruise, because beating Lincoln Soccer is “Mission Impossible”

BOYS SOCCER Cole Glanzer, 12

Pregame Ritual: Eat a pizza bagel from Bagel Boy. We have never lost a game when I’ve eaten there Hidden Talent: I’m a skilled big spooner Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Zach Galifianakis. I used to travel in a one man wolf pack like Alan from “Hangover” until I became a social human-being

Jamal Awadallah, 12

Pregame Ritual: Put on my uniform Hidden Talent: Art Who would play you in a movie?

Why? No one, because this is a lame question

GIRLS SOCCER

MEET THE Daniel Patterson, 12 Pregame Ritual: Getting pumped up by snorting pre-workout Hidden Talent: I can eat a whole apple (including the core) in less than 2 minutes. Time me I’m serious Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Howie from “Benchwarmers” because the hair and we both like eating sunscreen

Theodore Savinov, 12 Pregame Ritual: Putting my hair up in a bun Hidden Talent: I can pin down Michael Christensen in 10 seconds Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Jackson Dyce because I have always wanted to be 6 feet tall

Sydney Johnson, 11

Megan Landon, 11

Jamie Sorensen, 12

Pregame Ritual: When we warm up, I’m always last in the right line Hidden Talent: I’m good at putting my hair in a bun Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Kerry Washington

Pregame Ritual: Dognapping puppies from the Humane Society Hidden Talent: Dog whisperer Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Air Bud because he’s the true definition of an athlete

Pregame Ritual: Jamming with Julie to JoBros Hidden Talent: I know all the words to “Colt 45” Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Donald Glover just cause

Julie Teslow, 12 Pregame Ritual: Watching everyone walk past to go to the boys game Hidden Talent: Always knowing the time Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Amanda Bynes because “She’s The Man”

Nick Nash, 12 Pregame Ritual: Downing a Pepsi and a peanut butter Twix Hidden Talent: Not getting pulled over for driving like a maniac Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Vin Diesel, because I wonder what it’s like to be bald

Kennedi Keller, 11

Pregame Ritual: Eating a pint of ice cream and listening to Choices...yup Hidden Talent: Harmonizing to “High School Musical” with Madison Landon Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Ronda Rousey because same

BOYS GOLF Ben Clarke, 12

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, eat, warmup Hidden Talent: I can spin my phone on my finger like a basketball Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Morgan Freeman, we’re both talented and he is a boss

Madison Landon, 11 Pregame Ritual: Drink a Dr. Pepper and show off my 6 pound tape ball Hidden Talent: Me and Kennedi sing “High School Musical” really well Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Cristiano Ronaldo

Bronson Vasa, 11 Pregame Ritual: Eat an entire jar of Jiff peanut butter Hidden Talent: Gossiping about Andrew Gretchen Tverberg with Kennedi Keller Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Channing Tatum, we have similar body structures

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Baylie Embry, 11

SOFTBALL

Carissa Kerns, 12

Pregame Ritual: Listen to Levi’s music, roast Cammi and make the freshman do everything Hidden Talent: Roasting Tim Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Either Katie or Kendra Strande because Katie is my sister but Kendra is my twin

Pregame Ritual: Drink a Dr. Pepper and go through batting warm ups Hidden Talent: I love to box Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Jennifer Aniston would play me because she never plays a bad part

Gabe Peters, 11

Dale Loudon, 12

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Pregame Ritual: Quiet conversation with Eric Pooley Hidden Talent: Math debate Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Frozone because apparently he turns evil in the second movie

Pregame Ritual: One gallon of chocolate milk Hidden Talent: Cook minute rice in 57 seconds Who would play you in a movie?

Why? The Flash; self explanatory

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Katie Patrick, 11

Pregame Ritual: Wearing yoga toes the night before Hidden Talent: I can sing the whole rap to “Lose Yourself,” by Eminem (although I will only do it in the car or shower).

Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Olaf the snowman because he is so positive and I love it

Sydney Anderson, 12

Pregame Ritual: Dance party in the shower Hidden Talent: dirt bike rider Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Zooey Deschanel because she’s a clutz like me

Izzy Van Veldhuizen, 12 Pregame Ritual: Pump up videos Hidden Talent: “Marvin Gaye trio ft.

AIM” Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Coach Palmer...everyone knows why

Sydney Sweeter, 12

Pregame Ritual: Drink a gallon of chocolate milk as fast as I can Hidden Talent: Laughing at my own jokes Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Sarah Metz...she is my twin, duh

VOLLEYBALL

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Monique Renville, 11 Pregame Ritual: Telling myself we’re going to win. #2-18 Hidden Talent: Understanding time Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Kendra Strande because she’s the hot to my spicy

Henry Klitzke, 11

Pregame Ritual: Shaving my entire body, so I can run faster Hidden Talent: My sick freestyles that I spit on runs, to keep the mood light so we can have some fun Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Tom Cruise, because he is short and has brown hair

Brooke Infield, 12

Pregame Ritual: Listen to “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj Hidden Talent: Drink an 8 oz glass of water in 10 minutes Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Blake Lively because she’s tall like me ;)

Maddi Barness, 11

Sydney Siegel, 10

Pregame Ritual: Wearing two different socks Hidden Talent: “Marvin Gaye trio ft.

AIM” Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Anna, because we’re the same person

Pregame Ritual: Braidz 4 dayz @nesh Hidden Talent: Telling awful stories Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Angie Lee, because we look alike

Anezka Szabo, 11

Pregame Ritual: Braidz 4 days @SydSiegel Hidden Talent: Tap dancing Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Kendra Strande because we’re the same height

Anna Boyens, 11

Pregame Ritual: Eating Iz Dawg’s Wheat Thins Hidden Talent: “Marvin Gaye Trio ft.

AIM” Who would play you in a movie?

Why? Maddi, because we’re the same person

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