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Volume 22, Issue 1 • September 2013
HOMECOMING SECTION pages 3-9
new teachers pages 12-13
Vandals cause $4000 in damages
- Editor-In-Chief Unknown suspects broke 13 windows, some blinds and a door early Sunday, September 15. After custodians received a call from BisMan security, police arrived on the scene and searched the buildings, and found the broken windows in the library, office, art and agriculture classrooms and the broken door by the portable. “It was a mess,” said Principal Mark Andresen. “The only building broken into was the portable. All other damage was glass broken into 2 panes of the windows.” The cost to repair the windows and door is set at $4000. Currently, wooden boards and duct tape cover the damaged windows and doors. How long it will take to
Gym Renovated
sarah KOVASH - News Editor
After a summer of work, MHS debuted a remodeled gym to the student body at the Homecoming pep rally on Monday, September 16. The gym is complete with renovations to the floor, bleachers, ceiling and acoustic system. Principal Mark Andresen along with Activities Director Lorell Jungling, the help of some superintendents, and also Al Fitterer and Rya Lagasse helped to redesign the gym which was originally built in 1957. They changed the acoustic panels, repainted the gym, made the bleachers handicap accessible and redesigned the floor. “Home of the Braves” is written on the north and south sides of the gym, and “Mandan Braves” is on the east and west sides. Written on center court is a large “M” with “Braves” through it.
Department to file against fix them is currently them.” unknown. There is a reward being “We’re hoping offered by administration for 1-2 weeks,” said and a teacher for up to $200 Andresen. “Dependon information leading up ing on the availability to an arrest of an individual. of glass to get it here “When I walked in the art and when they can fit room that Monday morning it into the schedule to and saw the broken winfix it. dows my first thought was, If suspects are found, ‘Why would anyone do this charges could be filed Photo by Kaitlyn Schelske to the art room? This is so against the culprits. senseless!’ The vandalism “Possibly breaking Duct tape temporarily covers a and entering, misdebroken window in the art room. felt like a personal attack on meanors too,” said my life’s work and on MHS Andresen. “There is students,” said Art teacher a variety of charges that are in the hands Susan Boyce. “The emotional violation I felt of the States Attorney and Mandan Police will take time to recover from.”
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Construction under Knife River Cooperation to update Sunset Drive by Mandan High School is to be completed by October 31. Some concerns about whether the construction would be done in time for the new school year. “A portion of 6th Avenue NW roadway had to be open in front of the high school before school started,” said Casey Einrem, a Civil Engineer with Houston Engineering and the project manager for the construction on Sunset Drive. “This goal was met and now the contractor is completing the sidewalks, driveways, topsoil, and seeding in that area. These items did not have to be completed until October 31, 2013.” The construction was needed after the
road, water main, and sanitary sewer exceeded their design life along with the elimination of the lagoon by Old Red Trail, the new Wal-Mart, and future expansions. They will currently be updated with the current standards along with the expansion of in north Mandan, a new roadway was designed and upgraded to handle the new traffic demands. If the construction to Sunset Drive is not completed by the designated time, Knife River Cooperation could be fined for the amount of extra time needed to complete the construction. “If the construction is not completed by or on October 31, there will be liquidated damages in the amount of $1,550/day.” said Einrem.
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Mix up the days Photo contest winners announced
Every year students get ready for one of the most important games of the year by pepping and prepping themselves, painting cars and making shirts. It’s the all American Homecoming game: a time for celebration and school pride. It is also a time to be silly and have fun. One of the best ways to make this even better? Spice up the dress up days. These dress up days are solely decided upon by the Student Council, but we should let the student body decide, or at least help decide. The Homecoming dress up days we have previously decided upon are not necessarily bad, but maybe just need some sprucing up. Instead of a generation day where students choose whatever they like, each grade could be assigned to a certain decade (i.e 50s, 60s,..), or each chunk of life (i.e Baby, Toddler, Adult, Senior). Other high schools around the nation choose a solid theme for their Homecoming weeks and each day is something different, yet related to the overall theme. For example, an “All Around The World” theme could be chosen. One day everyone would dress as the Egyptians did, the next would be a Jungle Day and the day after could include Japanese Kimonos. Even this wouldn’t be so plain and would still allow for more diversity. While thick glasses, bow ties with kittens on them and knee-high socks on pasty white legs are funny to look at, there is only so much to do with a Nerd Day during Homecoming. Being one of the more popular themes, it is understandable that it is a favorite among students and staff. It would be fun and easy to stray from the same, ordinary and overdone Nerd Day, though. Change is always welcome. Spirit Day is definitely one that should stay. It’s a staple throughout the week, and who doesn’t love a little black and white and that wonderful senior red? Homecoming dress up days need to change for future school spirit days. Give students more of a choice for dress up days.
The MHS Courier would like to send our apologies to junior Kaelee Rhoden regarding the Courier’s photo contest last year during WDA Basketball. The Courier recognized Rhoden’s picture of her “going green” dressed as the hulk worthy of winning first prize and two tickets to the Grand Theaters, but was not announced last year. Congratulations Kaelee!
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Junior Ashley Bergman poses on Generation Day with her freshman brother, Reed.
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Kaelee Rhoden “gets angry” while posing next to her windowpainted car during WDA.
The Courier also congratulates junior Ashley Bergman as the 2013 Homecoming Photo Contest Winner. The winning photo was voted upon by Courier staff through submissions on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and judged by spirit, effort and overall creativity. Thanks for participating everybody!
Good job, Kaelee and Ashley! Please pick up your tickets in room 221 with Ms. Sagaser by Friday, Oct. 18.
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Kaitlyn Schelske..........................Editor-In-Chief Sports Editor Hannah Schlosser...........Asst. Editor-In-Chief Opinion Editor Sarah Kovash....................................Ad Manager News Editor Colton Justice...............................Feature Editor Hannah Sagaser........................................Adviser
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Team Get Some repeats championship win Purple Cobras fall to students
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Faculty team Purple Cobras (at left) challenged team Get Some (above) but lost 2-0.
- Feature Editor Teachers, students and administration faced off in the Championship match of the annual Homecoming Dodgeball Game. Student and previous champions team Get Some won the final match against the faculty team, the Purple Cobras, and are the reigning champions of the dodgeball games. In the final match, Get Some and Purple Cobras played a best two out of three fullcourt game to decide the champions. Get Some beat the Purple Cobras two games to zero, and teams Dodging Dirty Devils, Dirty Dodgers, and Average Bros all tied for third place.
The Purple Cobras lost only one game to the Dodging Devils prior to the final game against Get Some. The reigning champs, Get Some also lost only one game to the Purple Cobras, prior to the final game. Teachers Seth Peterson, Dewitt Mack, Megan Hanson, Paul Christen, Benita Saur, Kay Berg, Ryne Jungling, Jason Salz, and principal Mark Andresen made up Purple Cobras. Both the Purple Cobras and Get Some played a fast paced game in the championship match, which lasted for only a few minutes each game. The faculty displayed several moves such as Salz and Christen
dropping to the floor in order to dodge balls, and Christen rolling backwards on the floor. Seven teams played on Monday night: the Dirty Dodging Devils, Team Awkward, Green Frogs, Dirty Dodgers, Average Bros, Get Some and Purple Cobras. The teams played against one another in 21 half-court games to decide the top two that played the championship match. The teams played these 21 half-court games on the main court simultaneously without a gap or break.
Camo Day!
Left to right: Senior Shayne Keller cheers on the crowd for the pep rally. Senior Ben Wanner pulls on the rope in the tug-ofwar event. The Homecoming candidates pose after the Pep Rally. Junior Chance Hoff on Camo Day All photos by Colton Justice
Homecoming Wanner and Peterson crowned Homecoming King and Queen
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“How Cute!” Seniors Ben The members of the Wanner and ChelHomecoming court sea Peterson were were escorted by their crowned Homeparents and an ancoming King and nouncement of what Queen before the each person liked and start of the Varsity wants to do after High volleyball game on School was given while Tuesday night. they walked to their Ben Wanner was seats. unable to attend Homecoming Couthe Coronation ples seniors Gage Wolt because of a tenand Shayne Keller, Photo by Colton Justice nis match, so his Hannah Stork and Zach Caleb Wanner represented his brother Krush, Sara Aune and younger brother Caleb stood in for as Homecoming King. Kristian Stenslie and him and was given Sadie Larson and Curt the sash and crown. Zachmeier made up the rest of the HomeThe crowd cheered for Peterson as she coming Court. walked to the red velvet chair, but as Caleb The older Wanner brother showed up walked to his chair they jumped up and later during the Varsity game after losing cheered louder, with some people yelling, courageously to Century.
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Before Coronation, the Mandan JV lost to St. Mary’s 25 points to 10 in one set and 25 to 21 in the next set. “For the Mandan program as a whole, we have a great group of girls with a lot of talent. The biggest hurdle our girls will have to leap over this year is having the will to win and to believe in themselves and one another. Once we find our “mojo”, I believe we will become a team other schools will look forward to contending with,” said Callie Olson, head coach for the Junior Varsity team. After Coronation, the Man-
dan Varsity team played the St. Mary Varsity and lost 3 sets to 0. Juniors Rachel Harr and Sasha Hopfauf made the first block of the game against the Saints, teaming up to block a spike. Head coach for the Varisty volleyball team Anna Folk said, “Even though our record might not reflect it, we are right in the middle of the WDA. Its a pretty even-talented region this year and anyone can win on any night.” The Braves Volleyball team will be playing against Minot at Photo by Colton Justice the MHS gym on October 8 at Junior Rachel Harr gets ready to serve 7:00 p.m.
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Pictured from top to bottom: Juniors Aleishea Larson, Georgia Kuntz and Eileen Spilman show off their spirit with English teacher Senora House. English teacher Seth Peterson rocks his Favre jersey. Wyatt Thompson and Brydan Wanner look tough for the shot. Spanish class represents. Science teacher DeWitt Mack puffs up with spirit.
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ferent songs while stealing the microphone away from each other. For the third annual all-male pageant Once they finished, Carlson came on hosted by Student Council on September stage and after calling Wolt to the stage to 12, ten of Mandan High School’s most hold the microphone for him, sang a wonwanted men competed for the title of Mr. derful edition of “Beneath You’re Beautiful” MHS. by Labrinth. Of the ten candidates that competed, six Next Ravnaas and Poppe joined forces to of them were seniors. Kristian Stenslie as play guitar and sing for four different songs. Mr. Blue Sky, Matthew Poppe as Mr. SavStenslie joined in with drums for “Snuff” by age, Samuel Ravnaas as Mr. Sharp Dressed Slipknot, and for the next two songs Poppe Man, Adam Michal as Mr. Timid, Jerry lipsynched to Taylor Swift and Disturbed Carlson as Mr. North Dakota and Benjawhile Ravnaas jammed on a plastic Guitar min Wanner as Mr. Milk. Other contestants Hero guitar. After they finished and the were junior Parker Harm as Mr. Thicke, junior Eldin Alagic as Mr. Turbo, sophomore curtains closed and reopened, Ravnaas ran back on stage and smashed his plastic Brandon Zachmeier as Mr. Miley and junior guitar. Trevor Muth as Mr. Magic Next on stage came Muth. Announcers during Harm and Zachmeier in a the pageant were sophoremake of the VMAs permores Ashlyn Quintus and formance of Miley Cyrus Tate Russell. and Robin Thicke singThe judges for Mr. MHS ing “Blurred Lines”, which were the 2013 Homecomincluded a foam finger and ing court queen candiat the end, a “Wrecking dates, seniors Hannah Ball” in relation to Cyrus’ Stork, Shayne Keller, Chelnew song. sea Peterson, Sadie Larson, Finally towards the end and Sara Aune. Additional Photo by Colton Justice of the talent portion was judges, king candidates Carlson serenades the crowd Stenslie playing his manand seniors Gage Wolt before being crowned as Mr. dolin and singing his own and Zachary Krush also song of “Cloudy With a MHS. joined. Chance of Awesome.” The contestants started the evening showing off their lovely beach- Wanner then finished it with a throw down of two jugs of milk in what he called a “Galwear. The most notable beach wearers of lon Smash.” the night were Harm in his coconut bra, In the third and final category, contesMichal coming out not only wearing one tants showed off their evening dresses and sweatshirt but two, and Wanner having bodies and answered a few questions. some Student Council backstage helpers Finally, while the crowd held their breaths drag him on stage in his raft. in anticipation, the emcees declared the The second category the contestants winner. competed in was showcasing their talent. The runner up for Mr. MHS was Mr. Miley, Michal kicked off the talent portion with or Brandon Zachmeier. The official 2013 choosing three people from the crowd, Mr. MHS was Mr. North Dakota, or Gerald seniors Victoria Austin and McCallie WilCarlson. After chants from the crowd for a lows along with last year’s Mr. MHS winner speech, Carlson gave a few short words. Klynton Lundstrom and serenaded them “I am very honored to bring home this with a rendition of “Just the Way You Are” title to my native land of North Dakota, ya by Bruno Mars. know. Tanks to everyone for a wonderful After Michal, Alagic and Muth both came on stage and battled it out with singing dif- time and for making me Mr. MHS”
Homecoming Juniors shut out the seniors
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good return. A light rain started up and grew graduFor the annual Powder Puff football game ally worse towards the end of the game, on September 19, a tradition was broken. though it did let up for a bit at the start of For previous years, the seniors would take the fourth quarter. home the trophy but not this year. Coming “It was fun watching the team win. Fun out fighting, the juniors faced off against to watch Shelby Anderson do what she did the seniors and ultimately won. out there. It was a fun atmosphere,” said For the first quarter the seniors kicked off one of the coaches for the Juniors Nick to the juniors. After a few plays, junior quar- Perry. “It was really fun [coaching]. A great terback Shelby ran it back for a touchdown. opportunity. They’re really a good group of Juniors shut-out girls.” the Seniors at the Another one Powder Puff footof the Juniors’ ball game Thursday coaches Trever Lenight. ingang said, “The Both teams game went pretty played tough and puffy. The girls regave it their all. ally powdered the The Seniors made puff.” some great passes Both Leingang and runs, but they and Perry said Photo Submitted were forced to Junior Kaytlyn Bowers takes off past senior they would be turnover nearly coaching again in defenders. every time. their senior year. The Juniors played more of quarterback sneak game and went for a two-point conversion after every touchdown, which they made all but one of due to a penalty on the play. Junior quarterback Shelby Anderson scored all of the Juniors’ touchdowns, running in with a quarterback sneak play for them. Photo Submitted Seniors kicked off first at the start of the The juniors scored one last touchdown game. Junior Kaytlyn Bowers ran back for a - Feature Editor
at the end making the final score 36-0.
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Juniors smile for the camera in celebration of their victory.
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Football team takes hit,
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After a week packed full of activities, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived: The homecoming football game. The stands were stuffed full, a mixture of red, white and black colors. As the team pounded the field, the crowds roared in anticipation of the biggest night in high school football. To start the game, Minot kicked off to Mandan sophomore Nick Miller, who ran it all the way to the 40 yard marker. From there, Minot took control of the first quarter with Mandan putting up a fight to stop them. After trading possessions of the ball, Minot came away with two touchdowns and a field
goal to end the first quarter. But with their scores, came resistance from Mandan, or rather, senior Matthew Ziemann with not one but two sacks in a row on the Minot quarterback. To begin the second quarter, Minot pushed ahead some more with another touchdown. With the ball back in possession with Mandan, a throw to a wide reciever ends in an interception, only to be stripped away by the Braves and returned back to Mandan. With a couple minutes left on the clock, sophomore Jake Carlson fired off a good pass to senior Weston Hartman for some yards. From there Minot finishes the second quarter with another touchdown and field goal leaving the score 0-34 Minot for the first half. From the kickoff to start the third quarter, Minot recieved the ball and ran it back for a touchdown. Mandan held strong, and Minot finished with a no good field goal attempt to end the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, both teams held each other off and neither scored, leaving the final score to be 0-47 Minot. Although
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From top left to bottom: Cheerleaders pump up the crowd. Leighton Kleinjan makes a face while preparing to march. Drum major C Marchner bumps chest with a fellow teamate before the game. The senior class chants their school year number. From bottom left to Christopherson recieves the ball and begins to run it back. Sophomore Tyler Gangl runs through teammates after being called. Junior Sophomore Nick Miller runs the ball back. The Braves’ defense faces off against the Minot offense.
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10 20 30 40 5 the loss of the Homecoming game was disheartening, the Braves managed to put up a good fight. With the loss in their minds, the Braves can strive to better themselves and pull out a victory.
The Future
For the remainder of the Braves’ football season, there are several key points being focused on by Braves’ Head Coach Todd Sheldon. One of them is being working on the struggle of a partially inexperienced team. “One of the issues [of the Homecoming game] was the issue of inexperience in the offensive and defensive field,” said Sheldon. With inexperienced players, the Braves also find themselves smaller in number compared to other schools and having the same players play both offense and defense. “We have 35 good athletes compared to other schools such as Fargo and Minot that have 45 good athletes,” said Sheldon. “Minot rarely has a kid play both ways, as we do.”
With knowing what changes need to be made, the Braves can practice hard and move forward in the season. “We’ve been plagued by turnovers all year, so we’re working on being fast, being quick and being in good shape,” said Sheldon. “But since we find that we’re thin and not enough kids to do that. So we’re going to work on perfect plays, and make sure that every chance we do it as best as we can.” Keeping all the key points in mind, the Braves can perservere through the season and bring home victories. “We have to win one game at a time, play one game at a time,” said Sheldon. “We need to play well enough to win and have goals every game.” The Braves next game will October 4 against Bismarck at Faris Field.
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Caitlin Heinze before directing the band. Junior Jacob o top right: Junior Parker Harm after a play. Junior Cameron r Parker Harm prepares to play against a Minot player.
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Noobs of the month
Freshman Taylar Mosbrucker
Do you have any nicknames? Photo by Hannah Schlosser
“There’s a few, but mainly just ‘Tay’.”
How big is your freshman pack?
“It was pretty big at the beginning of the year, but now I don’t have one!”
What’s your most embarassing moment so far?
“Definitely when I tripped over my own foot walking down senior hall.”
As a noob, what’s your biggest fear?
“Not graduating on time. Other than that I don’t really have any fears about highschool.”
Freshman Brady Bohl Do you have any nicknames?
“Craig Bohl.”
Photo by Hannah Schlosser
How big is your freshman pack?
“Big enough to block the football team.”
What’s your most embarrassing moment so far?
“Showing off my white thighs on Generation Day.”
As a noob, what’s your biggest fear? “Wearing red on the wrong days.”
Each month the Courier will feature one or two freshmen to be the noob(s) of the month. Noobs are chosen at random each issue.
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Along with seven new teachers this year, Mandan High School welcomes a new Assistant Principal, Steve Quintus. Previously Principal of Killdeer Public School, Quintus came to MHS to help Principal Mark Andresen. Quintus previously taught at Sully Butte High School in Onida, SD, and coached multiple sports including football, track and field and golf. He led Sully Butte’s football team to state championship in 1989. After knowing Mandan and its administrators, Quintus decided to take on the open position after previous Vice Principal Perry Just took the job as MHS’ Brave Center Alternative Education Director. Quintus’ job at MHS includes overseeing the sophomore and junior classes and supervising 20 to 35 teachers. Getting to know all the students and staff members will take time, but Quintus also plans to focus on the school’s needs. “The biggest thing is getting to know staff and students, then any advice the administrative team needs, [I’ll] provide it to them and see how things are running,” said Quintus.
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Mandan High welcomes seven new teachers to the 2013-2014 school year. We asked them to write a message about themselves to get to know them better.
Miss Mees
Hi, my name is Ms. Mees. I received my Bachelors Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences Education from the University of Mary. I did my student teaching right here at Mandan High. Now I teach Current Issues and Geography. In the summer I like to go kayaking and fishing.
Agriculture
Mr. Zubke
Steve Quintus stops his work to speak to a student.
My name is Angela Reinbold. I am the Work Experience Coordinator for Mandan High School. I have three job coaches that also work with students in the Work Experience Program. I have one daughter, April, and a son-in-law, James. They have a four month old baby boy, my grandson Ethan. They live in Moorhead, MN. My husband’s name is Ross, and he is employed with Public Works, City of Bismarck. I collect Hot Air Balloons and love Elvis. Feel free to stop by my office in Room V-153, where you might just get “carried away” by a Hot Air Balloon. Our motto in the Work Experience Classroom/Program is: “THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!”
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Mrs. Reinbold
I was born and raised in Watford City, ND where I graduated from high school in 2003. I started playing hockey in Watford in the 2nd grade and continued into college, playing for NDSU’s Division I Men’s Club Hockey. I graduated from NDSU with two degrees, one in Agricultural Education and the other in Agricultural Systems Management. I hold a specialization in Dealership Management (an old John Deere university program) and a Business Administration Minor. I have taught for two years in Beulah, ND and am starting my third year in Mandan. I am excited to be a staff member here and am enjoying advising the FFA Chapter and look forward to coaching Braves Varsity-Junior Varsity Hockey!
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English Greetings from Mrs. Moch! I am the newest English teacher here at Mandan High, and I come with 17 years of teaching experience in both special education and English. My most recent teaching job was at Minot High School Central Campus where I taught both freshmen and sophomore English students. I grew up on a farm in Dawson, ND and graduated from the University of Mary. My husband, Trevor, and I recently moved (are in the process of moving) to Mandan. We have four children: Madison a freshmen, Alex a 7th grader, Sterling a 4th grader and Gabe a 1st grader.
Special Education
Mrs. Kolosky
Latin
I was raised in Bismarck and even though I graduated from Century, I’ve since eschewed all loyalties. I received my Bachelors degree in classics (study of Latin and Ancient Greek) and religious studies. I then spent a few years teaching English in Ukraine with the Peace Corps, where, besides teaching, I got to do some amazing things - like be a part of a parkour team. After returning, I worked here at MHS with the previous Latin teacher, Mr. Souther. Then I traveled to the University of Minnesota to work on my Masters in Education and finally returned to wonderful Mandan to teach Latin here.
Mrs. Moch
Mr. Cahoon
My name is Amanda Kolosky. I was born and raised in Mandan, ND. I graduated from Mandan High many, many moons ago. I went to UND for my undergraduate degree (Psychology), and moved to Colorado Springs the day of graduation. I worked for a couple years before heading back to school to get my MA in Special Education. I taught students with special needs for 8 years in Colorado Springs. Two years ago, my husband was accepted into UND’s Doctorate Program for Education Leadership, so we packed up and moved back to Mandan. I worked at the Youth Correctional Center for a year, then moved on to Anne Carlsen Center where I was a program coordinator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. When I saw the open teaching position at Mandan High, I had to apply!
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Hello! My name is Mrs. Rinas and I teach Family and Consumer Sciences. I’m proud to say that I’m a former graduate of Mandan High School. I previously taught at Bismarck High School and am thrilled to be back in Mandan. In my spare time I enjoy rummage sales, reading, decorating, hunting and playing “trucks” with my 4 year old son. I’m excited to get to know the Mandan High students, GO BRAVES!
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New Foreign Exchange Students at MHS
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Ege Bursali
How old are you? “16” What grade are you in? “Junior” Do you play any sports? “Soccer” Where are you from? “I am from Turkey, but live in Germany.” Do you like living in Mandan so far? “Yes. I like hanging out with my friends” How do you like MHS? “Very different ...The teachers go to different classes, not the students. And we do not have the same class everyday.” Is there anything specific you want to do while you are living here? “Snowboarding”
How old are you? “17” What grade are you in? “Junior” Where are you from? “China” Do you like living in Mandan so far? “Yes” How do you like MHS? “People are nice.” Is there anything exciting or fun you want to do while you are living here? “Go fishing with my host family. Go to Target. It’s interesting here.”
Joao Chevalier
How old are you? “15” What grade are you in? “Junior” Where are you from? “Brazil” Do you like living in Mandan so far? “Yes, because people here is (sic) very nice and friendly.” How do you like MHS? “It’s very nice, very different from Brazil too.” Is there anything specific you want to do while you are living here? “I just want to meet new people and play soccer.” Photos by Colton Justice
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Beau Yi
Vincent Huang
How old are you? “16” What grade are you in? “Junior” Where are you from? “China” Do you like living in Mandan so far? “So far I like it.” How do you like MHS? “Environment is more relaxed.” Is there anything specific you want to do while you are living here? “Not so far, maybe I’ll join swimming team.”
Sports
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August Athletes of the Month
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Girls’ Tennis Coach positions filled
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Girls’ Swimming “The team only
had one competition in August but it was an evening of super swimming by the BRAVES.” “Carlie Borchers had an outstanding meet with 6 first places and 2 second Photo submitted places. She was Junior Carlie Borchers the only double Individual event winner for Mandan.” “Carlie was truly the focal point of the meet and helped all her teammates reach for higher places and faster times. Great Job Carlie!!” said Coach Manley.
Boys’ Tennis “Ben Wanner had an undefeated month of August going 8-0. In matches against Williston and Jamestown, Ben posted wins in both of his singles and Photo submitted doubles matchSenior Ben Wanner es which lead to 5-4 and 8-1 victories, respectively. At the Minot Round Robin, Ben took 1st place with a 4-0 record,” said Coach Christen.
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Megan Hanson
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1. Have you ever played tennis before? Yes, I played in Mandan from seventh grade on and was on the varsity starting in 8th grade. My senior year, my team placed 3rd at state. I also played at the University of Mary for 3 years. 2. What would you consider to be your biggest challenge you have to face this season? Our biggest challenge is our inexperience at the varsity level. We have a lot of players who have picked up the sport within the last few years and we need to help them be ready to compete at the varsity level. 5. How might coaching tennis be different from coaching volleyball? “In volleyball, everyone on the court is so reliant upon their teammates in order to be successful.” ... “[In tennis] most of our coaching takes place during practice to help them be able to evaluate the match themselves and know what adjustments they need to make.”
Paul Christen
1. What influenced you to coach girls’ tennis, along with boys’? I’ve been an assistant coach for the girls for the past 8 years and I always envisioned myself being the head coach when the position opened up. When it did open up this year both Coach Hanson and I felt that being co-coaches was the right decision for both of us at this time in our lives. 2. Do you have any goals for the team this year? Yourself as new coach? The two goals that I have for the boys team every year are improve everyday and the Team Scholar Award(team GPA of 3.2 or better). These goals have been successful for our boys teams and I believe it can be for the girls as well. Specifically, I believe we will focus on the basics of the game of tennis which will in turn help us improve everyday. The goal I have for myself is to be prepared everyday for practice so we can maximize our efficiency and productivity.
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King and Queen: Seniors Ben Wanner and Chelsea Peterson
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Seniors Kristian Stenslie and Sara Aune
Seniors Gage Wolt and Shayne Keller
SIDE Seniors Zach Krush and Hannah Stork
Seniors Curt Zachmeier and Sadie Larson
C: “Costume day/ Halloween costumes” S: “Disney character day”
If you could have any dress-up day, what would it be?
“Futuristic-what we think people will dress like in the future.”
“Fictional Character”
S: “Doggie Day” G: “Nude Day”
“Costume day.”
What is your favorite homecoming activity and why?
“Pep Rally because it was super fun to participate in.”
“Mr. MHS. It’s my only opportunity to “dress” up (wink wink).”
“Mr. MHS; shirtless boys”
“The game, obvi.”
“Pep Rally! It’s fun!”
K: “Parisa Polka” S: “The Terio (Ooh Kill Em)”
S: “Dance move: Pizza (Kelsey Schulz) G: “‘The Climb’ by Miley Cyrus; Dance move: making out with a sledge hammer.”
“The Tanner Hostetter dance.”
“Twerking”
If King and Queen had a signature dance or song, what would it be?
“Imperial March (Darth Vader’s theme song.)”
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