The Courier May 2018

The Courier 905 8th Ave. NW, Mandan, ND - Volume 26, Issue 6 - May 2018

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As you are reading this, the Class of 2018 is less than a week away from graduation. We wanted to congratulate our fellow classmates on their accomplishments and wish them so, so much luck in the future. These last four years of high school have been so amazing, and we have been so fortunate to get to know some amazing people through journalism.

To start, we would like to thank the teachers in the English and History wing for putting up with us constantly coming in their rooms in the morning for various things— scissors and tape being the most needed. However, special thanks are in order to our journalism adviser, Mrs. Cahoon (but if you ever see us yelling her name it is typically Sagaser). Thank you, Sagaser, for your unconditional support even when we were curious General Reporters who asked millions of questions. Thank you for teaching us to always look for the truth behind all the fake stories. Thank you for always seeing the good in us even Brenna Hammer and Shantel Jangula, Co-Editors-In-Chief though we made the lab messy and did not take our Christmas decorations in the lab down until February.

Next, we would like to thank the entire community for supporting our paper. The good words on our articles and design mean the world to us—as we have made The Courier a completely different paper (both physically and in content). We have been so honored to be able to run this paper together. We will truly miss everything about writing for the Courier. This issue is dedicated to the senior class who we have spent our last seven years with. On pages 13-25 our seniors give their last few words.

SCAVENGER HUNT: We hid an illustrated otter, a Courier staff favorite, in our paper! Try to find it, be the

first to show it to Mrs. Cahoon (Room 221) and win a prize! We’ll also give you a shoutout on our Instagram page!

Courier Staff and Editorial Policy Shantel Jangula..........................................Co-Editor-In-Chief Opinion Editor Brenna Hammer.........................................Co-Editor-In-Chief Feature Editor Owen Piehl...........................................................News Editor Sports Editor Maiya Fleck..................................................General Reporter Santanah Gerhart..........................................General Reporter Savanna Hagerott..........................................General Reporter

Ryan Phelps..................................................General Reporter Riley Griffin..................................................General Reporter Ben Gartner...................................................General Reporter Kenna Heidt..................................................General Reporter Courtney Entzi..............................................General Reporter Maggie Knoll................................................General Reporter Madi Just......................................................General Reporter Liberty Hurley..............................................General Reporter Hannah Cahoon...........................................................Adviser

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Gartner’s Grub

Battle of the wings: the best wing places in Bismarck/Mandan Along with wings, they also serve a variety of other food items if wangs ain’t your thang. Some of these include burgers, salads, chicken strips and even a mac and cheese with wings in it.

Our waitress did not come by our table often, but the restaurant was getting busy and there was a table with a big family.

I got there after the big family, but our waitress let us order our food before them so we did not have to wait as long.

or fried wings, then you choose what flavor you want, and then the heat on the wings.

General Reporter I ordered 10 fried wings, with buffalo flavoring and medium heat.

The wings come in a nice bowl with extra Chicken wings are great for get togethers, sauce on the bottom just in case you want school events or just chilling with your more. bros, but it can be hard to figure out where There was to get your wings from. a lot of sauce, Buffalo Wings and Rings and Buffalo but it was very Wild Wings are the two biggest places to flavorful, and get wings in the Bismarck/Mandan area.

I recommend I went to Buffalo Wild dipping them in Wings at five o’clock ranch. The sauce on a Friday, and when that I got tasted I got there it was not the same as the that busy. By the time mild sauce from I left, the place started Buffalo Wild to fill up.

Wings.

It is located at 218 There is very South Third Street in Bismarck. They have little breading a decent amount of parking, but when it Photo by Ben Gartner on them, and the gets busy, it can be hard to find a spot.

Medium boneless wings from Buffalo Wings wings are pretty The sauces that Buffalo Wild Wings has and Rings large in size. range from Sweet Barbecue, their least hot The chicken is wing, to Blazin’, their hottest wing. flavorful and I ordered small boneless wings with mild goes down nice. sauce on them, which was 11 dollars after I went to Buffalo Wings and Rings on a They, too, have other food besides wings. tax. The amount you get for a small is about Wednesday at 4:30.

There was only a few They have salads, soups, burgers and 10 wings. other people in wraps.

The wings had the restaurant, Our waiter was very friendly, and since a lot of sauce so it was a pretty there were not a lot of people, he came on them, in my quiet meal. around our table often. He also had a nice opinion too Wings and mustache. much. I suggest Rings is located After going to both wing places, I believe getting ranch at 4424 N that Buffalo Wings and Rings is the with them to 15th Street in superior wing place. combat the heat Bismarck by the The wings had the same flavor, but I and add a little north Walmart. enjoyed the extra sauce and the amount of more flavor.

If it gets busy, chicken.

They have to go boxes that fit your There is a parking can extra wings perfectly and are small enough good amount Photo by Ben Gartner get difficult, to fit your fridge. of breading on They have more options for the sauces of the wings, and a Mild boneless wings from Buffalo Wild but if you get there early, you wings, their presentation is better and have good proportion Wings should not have a waiter with a pretty sick mustache. of breading, a problem.

They are both great places, but if you chicken and They offer a wide variety of sauces and have not yet, I would definitely recommend sauce. flavors to choose from. They offer grilled going to Buffalo Wings and Rings.

BEN GARTNER

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BRENNA HAMMER - Co-Editor-In-Chief

SENIORITIS

still a high school student and your current classes need to be of utmost importance.

On top of all of this, you have to understand that no matter where you are, somebody will ask you what you are going to do with your life. For example, I was at the dentist and as they were digging in the back of my mouth, they asked what I am going to do next year. First of all, I can not talk to you when you have a sharp, pointy, hook stabbing me in the gum. Second of all, please do not ask me that because every time you do, I have a little panic attack.

Why is this so stressful, you may be wondering. Here is the deal. Even though choosing your classes and having complete control about what you want to do is really, really cool, it is also terrifying. The upside is that no one is telling you what to do anymore but the downside is that no one is telling you what to do anymore. It is like going from high school, where they hold your hand as you walk from one required class to the next, to the real world where they tell you to figure it out on your own and try not to get lost on the way.

The worst thing about senioritis, though, is that after four long years of complaining, you finally realize how much high school does not actually suck. You will probably never admit it because you definitely do not want your teachers to know that they were right about high school being fun, but deep down you know you are going to miss it.

Every football game, every pep rally, every time you used “teamwork” on an assignment you should not have is all coming to an end. The friends that you swore you would be besties with until the end are suddenly moving away and you start to freak out because you know that next year, you are back at the bottom of the food chain. And it is all happening so fast. And you want it to stop.

But that is just the way it goes when you have senioritis.

You are happy and sad and angry and confused and you just want it all to stop so you can go back to being that sophomore talking about how bad you want to graduate and how stupid the seniors are because they think they are better than everyone else. But you cannot do that. And it sucks.

Anyways, here is to the class of 2018 for putting up with every policy change, every ipad update, every apocalypselevel wifi crash. We have almost reached the end, and hopefully that diploma will be the cure to the senioritis that is slowly making us waste away. It has been an honor and a privilege writing for you all for the past three years and I will truly miss every sassy poll response and article request. Thanks for being real. Love, Brenna.

The one thing about me that is not a secret is that I am a trainwreck. I am always, and I mean always, either sick or injured. I have had ten surgeries and when my friends have a mystery illness, they come to me, Dr. Brenna, asking what is wrong with them because chances are good I have had it.

I can honestly say, though, that when I break down my medical charts and look through every surgery, illness, and injury, the worst one to overcome has been senioritis.

Senioritis, though it cannot be diagnosed by a medical professional, is a very real thing. Symptoms include constant exhaustion, complete lack of motivation, hysterical laughing at every failed test, and perpetual angst. Common ways to ease these symptoms include wearing sweatpants, not putting on makeup or doing your hair, and looking through Pinterest when you should be listening to lecture.

I can also assure you that seniors are the only ones truly affected. I love hearing underclassmen joke about how they already have senioritis. Listen, it is okay. I did it, too. I thought that when I was a sophomore and wanted to graduate, I had senioritis. I did not, and I promise that if you are not a senior, you do not truly understand the pain. But you will.

See, true senioritis kicks in when you realize that you literally have nothing to work for anymore. Chances are good that you already have enough credits to graduate, so if you fail your anatomy test, you will still get a diploma. You have already been accepted into the school you want to go to, you have already taken the ACT enough times to realize your score is not improving, and you have wracked up about as much scholarship money as you are going to get.

This is when you enter the phase of waiting. You are literally just waiting to graduate so you can do something with all of that useful information about plants and commas that you learned for the past 12 years or so. This is why seniors who have been infected with senioritis seem so bored and angry all the time. Because they are bored and angry all the time.

However, while you are sitting around, waiting, this big mean guy known as “life” will come kick you in the back of the head and remind you that even though you have nothing to do, you have so much you should be doing.

First, you have to plan a graduation party. And while graduation parties are really fun to go to, I promise they are not nearly as much fun to plan. It is also probably time to start registering for classes for your freshman year in college, finding dorm roommates, taking out loans, and probably finding a job. Do not forget, though, that you are

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The Real Piehl See ya later, class of 2018

OWEN PIEHL

News / Sports Editor As this year comes to a close, I would like to thank you all for reading both this piece and the Courier this past year. With Brenna and Shantel leaving, this paper is on me and our very experienced staff to carry on. Thank you for being the reason we can continue to make these.

If you feel strongly about this issue or others, please feel free to get in touch with either me or The Courier. You can email me at owen.piehl@msd1.org, or drop off a letter to us in Mrs. Cahoon’s room 221.

My first day of high school, freshman year. My dad dropped me off at the park just up the hill from the high school because I was early for the day and I wanted to walk and think about the fact that I was a high schooler now.

I never really thought about how quickly my elementary and middle school days would be over, and I was scared of the future but excited for all the new things here.

I started to learn things, but most of them did not come from class.

Do not park in the bottom lot until you are an upperclassman. Do not run to lunch. Do not walk too slow in the hallways. Kiss up to your teachers, especially English teachers, and your grades will benefit. Dress nice, or at least do not wear sweatpants every day.

Freshman year is a time to find your group for high school, and to not be afraid to go out and meet new people, try new things.

Seniors are not as mean as everyone says they are, and freshpacks are a real thing.

Do not break your back.

Freshman year is the time when you start to join things (please do join things) and decide what you want to make of your time in high school. Also one more small piece of advice: those grades you let drop freshman year are going to haunt you until the day you graduate.

Sophomore year I walked into school the first day on a pair of crutches (my foot betrayed me), and I thought about

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how quickly one year had already passed am going to move on and eventually I will me by. My classes were harder than they not be sad about losing y’all, my friends, were freshman year, but I felt ready for the but right now it feels like something that challenge. could never happen.

Sophomore year is unique because you That, I think, is the reason high school is have the little frosh that you can now pick such a special time. Our time here comes on, but you are not far enough removed and goes so fast, but while we are in it, it from freshman year to bring a lot of hate on feels like this is all we will ever know. We those lil goobers. This year also your sports have not peaked, guys (well, most of us are going to get harder as you make the shift haven’t peaked), and we have a lot ahead of from freshman teams to JV and varsity, and us as a generation and as individual people. while you need to focus on working hard in I am going to be back next year, writing sports, now is also the time to actually join stuff in this same spot and taking your cr*p those clubs you were too scared of to join (yeah that is a bad word) about things we as a freshman. misspell in the paper. Then the next year Your squad will probably start to expand, someone else will do that (Gartner’s Grub but make sure you stay around people who I am looking at you) and you guys can tell make you happy. Find things you love to do them about it. But for now I run things as a sophomore. Try new things. You have around here. a car now, go explore and live your life and I like most of you guys alright, and I fall in love like to imagine with your the world with town. It is people like us at pretty nice the forefront. here.

Seniors, it has Now I am been real. We a junior. have seen you I feel like guys ahead of us this has for a long time, been a and next year long time is going to feel coming, different without but I never you. thought I Sophomores, Photo by Ben Gartner would be you guys are This is our school now, boys. knocking good (for now). on the door I like this school of senior year this quickly. and I like the people in it. My class and I I do not really think I am ready to face only have one year left here. the realities that will come with senior year.

Then it will go 2020, 21, 22, 23… and One thing I can not get off my mind is one day we will all be old and gray and our what I am going to do after my last football grandkids will be interviewing us for Mr. game. Playing football is one of the best Jungling’s (his son’s) APUSH, and we will things in my life, and having to give it up have to look back on when we were in high is something I have been dreading since the school, all the things we did or did not do, day I realized I would have to. and all the things we did afterwards. Take Another thing I have been thinking about it all in now. is coming to terms with the fact that most of my best friends now will likely not be in Banana graphic by Shantel Jangula. my life after high school is over. I know I May 2018

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Guys’ Summer Fashion RILEY GRIFFIN General Reporter

Tips to keep you looking cool and collected during the summertime

There will be times when you need to look professional. Whether this is a wedding or going over to that nice girls house to meet her parents, a quality watch will be in order. You will not want to check the time on your phone, as this makes you seem immature.

A watch does not have to be very expensive to be quality. There are plenty of watches on websites that offer great quality at a high schooler’s budget.

Along to go with the watch at your formal event, you will need a nice dress shirt. Many guys do not like the feel of a normal dress shirt, as it is uncomfortable for them. A good alternative is a dress shirt in the stretchy, spandex material found in many athletics shirts. Also, it is summer, so you can go with brighter colors like pinks and yellows. Make sure to not go too bright though, as they will make you stand out in the wrong way.

It is not 2004 anymore, cargo shorts are out. These make you look lanky and your legs look like sticks. Basketball shorts are not a good alternative either as they make you look lazy and unprofessional. The better choice are a pair of at the knee or above the knee dress shorts. These offer you a well fitted look and can be found in a variety of fun summer colors. Stores like Target offer great options at affordable prices.

A cool accessory to have year round, especially in the summer, is a good belt. A brown leather or canvas belt helps keep your pants from sagging and keeps a mature, fitted look. There are plenty of good belts around, whether it is at the mall or ordering one online.

These are super cheap too, as you really do not need to spend more than $30 on a belt.

A basic tee shirt is your building block for summer. These offer a clean cut look to yourself that will be sure to impress the people around you. H&M offers a variety of colors and cuts that are sure to give you whatever you need. Classic cuts and your main colors of white, black, navy and tan are your best options. A bright color can be thrown in the rotation occasionally as well to spice things up.

Another key to looking good in the summer is a good pair of sunglasses. These not only keep the sun out of your eyes, but it helps you to look cool and makes people want to get to know you more. Make sure that they fit your face too. To find a good pair that fit your face, you should go with opposites of your face shape.

For example, if you have a rounder face, go with more structured frames to help add definition.

It might just be me, but I am quite tired of seeing the same Nike running sneakers on every single guy in the summer. These make you look like everyone else and do not let you stand out. A good pair of white canvas sneakers are a perfect staple. They provide a nice simplicity and a clean look to you that makes you look like you care. A downside to these although, are that they need to be kept clean throughout the summer.

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ADVENTURE KIT

Adventure Hat Sunscreen Sunglasses Snacks Flashlight Matches Layers Water In extreme circumstances, carry salami in your pocket in case of bear attacks.

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w Where to go turns warm LIBERTY HURLEY General Reporter

OWLS Pond

This outdoor area is home to numerous amounts of fish and other wildlife. The OWLS area is located at the North Dakota Game and Fish Headquarters office in Bismarck. It welcomes people of all ages for a do it yourself fishing experience year round during the daylight hours along with other fun outdoor activities.

The pond has its own cane poles free for use, and all you have to do is bring your own bait. If you want to bring your own fishing pole, that is welcomed as well. So when you are looking for a relaxing day in the sun with a good old cane pole, then look no further: OWLS pond is here.

Cost: Free

The Capital Grounds The Capitol grounds hold an array of places to walk, bike or just adventure around. If you took biology, then you might know of the beautiful tree trail with dozens of colors and spurs to gaze at. When you drive past the Capitol grounds, you may see the long patch of grass right in front of the Capitol Building. This certain place would be perfect for picnics or a nice game of Frisbee golf.

Cost: Free

Harmon Lake

New Salem The largest holsien cow in the world just so happens to be 27 miles away. With a quick stop at the well known truck stop for some snacks, any student can drive down for a few hours and enjoy a nice picnic and a gaze at this beautiful creature. The Cost is free although they do ask for a one dollar donation per car, for Miss Sue needs a face lift every now and then.

Cost: $1

Car Bodies

Located at 1472 River Dr NE, Mandan, ND, Missouri River Natural Area and Trailhead, often referred to as Car Bodies, is an adventurer’s dream land. There are about five miles to walk, run, hike, bike and explore the wilderness.

Not only can you exercise your ability to exercise, this is a fisherman’s getaway for any occasion. Miles of rock along the river make for a perfect place to slip away with the soothing sound of the river flowing and the boats-a-going.

Cost: Free

Although we do not live near a large body of water, we do have Harmon Lake. If you are looking for a relaxing day on the beach, a place to fish or an exciting walking path, then look no further, for Harmon will meet your adventuring needs. Mostly suggested to go at night, Harmon in the beautiful sun will knock your sandals off. During the summer, there is a stand to rent kayaks and paddle boards for your ocean-like needs.

Cost: Free for the lake & additional fee for kayaks or paddle boards All photos taken by Liberty Hurley

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All About DECA A sneak peek into the DECA experience MAGGIE KNOLL General Reporter

For the first time, DECA off,” Fleck said. “It felt really good members took home two to be on top of the podium at the finalists, three semifinalists, end of it.” and multiple top 30 percent DECA members can take part winners at nationals. The in many events arranged in four past year has been nothing categories: marketing, business but exciting for Mandan management and administration, DECA members. Not only hospitality and tourism and finance. did they take home a state The members can choose to title, but they also took on the compete as an individual or as part challenge of DECA nationals of a group. in Atlanta, Georgia.

“My partner Konnor Nelson and I “Joining DECA is a great thought we’d put our minds together idea for anyone that wants to and see how it goes,” Riopelle compete, learn and have fun said. “After our first competition while doing it,” sophomore together, we both enjoyed the team Aaron Riopelle said. “There aspect of it and decided to continue are opportunities for fun at all with the event.” levels.”

DECA nationals this year were The purpose of DECA is to held at the Mercedes Benz Stadium help future business owners in Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, and entrepreneurs pave members took part in activities Photo submitted by Dylan Fleck outside of the DECA competition the way for their success.

DECA focuses on preparing such as a segway tour, Andy adolescents for their futures Grammer concert and an Atlanta Kolten Reisenauer, Dylan Fleck and Myles Braves baseball game. in leadership careers.

“I’m going to use the skills Schlosser with their first place trophy in the “Our chapter had the opportunity I have learned in DECA and to cruise around downtown Atlanta Entrepreneurship Promotion Plan. apply them during college,” on segways and was intensified senior Dylan Fleck said. “It when a downpour happened,” has taught me many skills.”

Riopelle said.

The Mandan DECA members took home what is perceived as DECA’s main focus is to “prepare emerging leaders and a state title for the first time since the DECA trophy was created entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and about 20 to 25 years ago. management in high schools and colleges around the “My officers and I got together and we said ‘okay this is what globe.” we need to do to win state’,” DECA advisor Don Fry said. “It was “DECA is life, DECA is love,” Fry said. “Once a goal.” you've experienced DECA you are going to The members had the year to prepare for the competition and make it apart of your life and you are going to make a lasting impression in order to qualify for nationals. learn to love it” “All the hard work and practice that we put into our project paid

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“Under the Medical Marijuana Program, a ‘minor’ is defined as an individual under the age of 19.

While an individual under the age of 19 can be a qualifying patient in the program, the minor is not

Medical Versus Recreational

allowed access to dried leaves

and flowers, the individual will not be purchasing or possessing

products, and all products

The difference between medical marijuana and recreaional marijuana is more than many think.

must not contain a maximum

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) of more than 6%.” Director of the Division of Medical Marijuana Jason Wahl said. concentration or amount of

KENNA HEIDT General Reporter

Recreational marijuana is a drug that is illegal in all of the United States except for nine states and the District of Columbia.

Marijuana can be used in a variety of ways whether it be for recreational use or as to treat a number of medical conditions.

Many people have many questions about marijuana being used as for a medical purpose in North Dakota while many wait for it to be passed.

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has not yet been passed by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a medicine.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “the term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions.”

Medical marijuana can be confused with recreational marijuana.

The levels of the plant vary in different materials depending on what kind of treatment a patient has to undergo.

“Under the [North Dakota Medical Marijuana] program, the acquisition, use and possession of usable marijuana to treat or alleviate a qualifying patient’s debilitating medical condition is allowed by the state [as long as all requirements of the program are complied with],” said North Dakota Director of the Division of Medical Marijuana Jason Wahl.

There are many different types of conditions that can benefit from the use of medical marijuana.

“Examples [of medical conditions] include cancer, positive status for HIV, PTSD, agitation of Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia and other medical conditions,” Wahl said. “State law identifies what is included in the definition of debilitating medical condition.”

According to doctors, with every drug there are advantages and disadvantages. Due to the rising conflicts that medical marijuana has caused, many experts focus on the advantages.

“Cannabis is becoming increasingly understood that it is a very interesting and versatile medicine with much less toxicity than some of the pharmaceutical products it replaces,” Harvard Professor Dr. Lester Grinspoon said.

One of the first questions patients ask is if the plant is healthy for your body. Expert doctors have done research to find out.

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According to NIDA, “researchers do not yet know the full extent of the consequences when the body and brain (especially of seniors in tohigh the developing brain) are exposed high concentrations of THC.” Marijuana is aschool type of drug that can be smoked, eaten, or sprayed use marijuana orally. daily in the United “The forms available to registered qualifying patients of the program are concentrates,States tinctures, capsules, transdermal patches, or a topical,” Wahl said. “A doctor would not provide a patient with something to use in smoking it.”

Like most other drugs, marijuana can be addicive.

“Marijuana use can lead to the development of problem use, known as a marijuana use disorder, which takes the form of addiction in severe cases,” according to NIDA. Most of the workforces in North Dakota are strict and would have consequences if employers found out one of their employees was injesting marijuana.

“Under state law, an employer is of seniors in high not prohibited from disciplining an employee for possessing or school use marijuana consuming usable marijuana in the United States (dispensed under the Medical according to National Marijuana Program) in the Institutes of Health workplace or for working while under the influence of marijuana,” Wahl said.

After marijuana became legal for the first time in 1973, it spread all over the United States from California all the way to Florida. The next question is, how long until all of the states have medical marijuana legalized?

“The Agency reviews drug product applications to determine whether drugs are safe and effective for their intended uses,” the FDA said. “Any product that is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease is classified

by FDA as a drug. This applies, regardless of the product’s form, the product’s active or inactive ingredients, or the way in which the manufacturer chooses to market and label the product.”

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Cool Summer Jobs

Four students explain why their jobs they do in the summer are fun BEN GARTNER General Reporter

Camp Counselor: Junior Kiana Haug

There are plenty of part time job openings in Mandan that are available in the summer.

Summer jobs are a good way to spend some free time earning cash.

Four students from Mandan why they find their summer job fun.

There really are not any parts that are hard.

The bosses work well with summer school and are flexible with schedule. The application process was easy and simple, and my interview went smoothly.

It is a great summer job for any kid even if you are busy; they have flexible hours and nice working conditions.”

“I am a camp counselor at Triangle Y camp in the summer. There are seven sessions with one per week in the summer.

I get to be around kids with Mo’s Snow Shack: Junior a lot of energy every week. They Ian Dahners make me smile “I shave ice, make the cones and work till. and laugh. I love All the workers are high schoolers so they seeing them grow Summer individually and are around my age and they make it fun.

The hardest part is shaving the ice and socially.

Sport We play capture shaping the cones.

Coaching: I decided to work there because it was an the flag, ride easy summer job and they hired me right horse, swim and Senior different away. I trained for one day and then started other Elizabeth water activities. working.

All the other I get to pick the hours that I want to work.”

Leingang counselors have the same positive Photo submitted by Kiana Haug “The best part of outlook and the job is the kids’ attitude. We all Camp Counselors getting pied after the reactions when want to make an kids jumped in the lake every morning. you tell them that impact on the they have been children’s lives. doing well and they get excited.

It can be hard to keep a positive, uplifting None of the co-workers get on each other attitude because there are kids that are hard and they are very supportive of me and the to get along with, but you have to stay calm kids. and happy around them.

The hardest part is to be the one that has We do no get paid very much, but I have to discipline the kids. learned many life skills.

Coaching starts right away and goes two The job is very life changing.” weeks into August. I work about four hours a day starting at 10 for two days a week and Raging Rivers: Junior the other two day at 11.

Masyn Steinhaus It can be a little difficult filling out the application if you are younger.

“I work for customer service at Raging I would recommend this job because you Photo by Brenna Hammer Rivers. get to be outside all summer and it helps A snow cone from Mo’s Snow The job is fun because I get tan and I you with patience.” work with some pretty great people in a fun Shack environment and get free food. *These are not the only jobs available.*

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“Stop valuing yourself based on who you hangout with, and how many parties you go to,” - Santanah Gerhart

“Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”- Carlee Gifford

“’Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out,’- Robert Collier” - Hannah Wentz “Girls: follow your dreams not your boyfriends,” Shantel Jangula

Senior Section

“When writing an essay, figure out your teacher’s favorite movie is and quote it,” Brenna Hammer

Senior Advice

Tips and tricks to get through high school MAIYA FLECK

“Be kind to one another,” -Jacob Castillo

“If your give your homework and tests a full send at the beginning of the quarter, you’ll prolly be okay giving a half send the rest of the quarter,” - Kathryn Slavick

“With everything in life, look in the mirror, because that’s your competion,”Gavin Miller

General Reporter

“I’ve learned from Mrs. Saur, fake it ‘til you make it,”Nathan Schwindt

“Take Levadney’s AP Biology class, she’s hands-down the best teacher ever,” - Jalyn Duttenhefer

“You’ll realize your passion at the most random point in high school. The thing that you really love, which will turn into your career goal,” - Maggie Beach

May 2018

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ETHAN HAUFF This is the beginning of anything you want!

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Avery

DAVID HOFFMAN David, Congratulations on your graduation! We are proud of the young adult you have become. Your dedication, hard work and perseverance has paid off in the classroom, in the pool and on the court. ONCE A BRAVE, ALWAYS A BRAVE! Good luck at NDSU next year! Love you always!

Love, Matheaw, Mom and Brett

GAVIN MILLER Gavin, Find what sparks the light in you, then go and set the world on fire! We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Leslie

JACOB CASTILLO Jacob, we are so proud of the person you have become and we can't wait to see what the future holds for you. The best is yet to come and we will be here every step of the way.

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Kayla & Abby

PAYTON BENDER My oh my how you've grown! We're so proud of the man you've become.

You will do great things.

We love you son!

Dad, Cozette, Mom, Jeremy, Kelbie, Tucker, Coy, Lexa and Jada

DAYTON HAUGEN Congratulations, Dayton! So proud of you and everything you have accomplished!

May all your dreams come true!

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Dominic

Brenna Hammer and Shantel Jangula

I don’t know what I’ll do without you two to greet me in the morning, wow me with facts or stories at lunch, and awe my future freshmen with your appearances during teacher aide hours. Thanks for a great 4 years, you two are going to shake things up out here. I know it!

Best Wishes, “Sags”

CARLEE GIFFORD

NATHAN SCHWINDT Nathan, not a day goes by that we are not proud of you and the young man you have become!

Have fun on the next of adventures!

Love from your family and Jake!

We love you forever and always, Mom and Dad

LOGAN ISAAK LoggieBear, Remember you're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and more loved than you'll know.

MACKENZIE HOHBEIN Write the story that makes you happy and always enjoy the journey!

Love, Mom, Dad, Trey and Bogey

SAVANNA HAGEROTT Dear Savanna, we are so proud of all your accomplishments. Watching you grow and do the things you wanted to achieve was so exciting. As you close this chapter of your life we are so excited to see what else you have planned for the next chapter of your life. You are such a go getter, we know you will reach all your dreams. Always stay true to yourself and reach for the stars.

Love you, Mom, Dad, and Brandon.

MOLLIE HOSTETTER You've always been a force to be reckoned with, Mollie. Remember to use your powers for good and not evil. We love you to the moon and back and we are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Hallie, Ben & family, Hannah, Tanner, and Maggie

KYRA SCHULZ

KAYLA MITTELSTEADT You may not know where you are going but you have started on your way. Stay focused and keep learning and be excited for each new day.

Know how much we love you and wish you great success. But most of all we wish for you the best and happiness!

TREVOR HOWARD Trevor, I am so proud of how hard you worked to get to this place in your life! Congratulations and my very best wishes as you continue to meet and conquer the challenges to come in the future! Forever proud!!

Gma Dar

MAIYA FLECK

We will miss you dearly! It has been a pleasure watching you grow and take 90% of the heat in the Courier polls.

Love, Brenna and Shantel

GRACE KUNTZ It is hard to believe you are graduating. It feels like yesterday you started freshmen year. We have enjoyed your high school journey. We laughed, fought, cried and come together as a stronger family. Enjoy your final days of high school. Celebrate graduation and savor every moment. Love your family, Mom, Dad, and Georgia.

CATALENA OGDEN Congrats Cat! I am so happy too see all that you've accomplished in your four years at Mandan. I can't wait to be your roommate!

Love you! Shantel

Kyra, we are so proud of all your accomplishments through love Dad, Mom, Kelly & Kelsey

AMBER AARDAHL Amber, you have been the joy of our lives. You have grown into a beautiful young lady with an infectious smile and a zest for life. Now it's time to spread your wings and soar into the next chapter of your life. Set your goals high and don't stop until you reach them. We know you will be a success.

Proud of you kid! All our love, your family

SABRINA MATTHEWS

We are so proud of you and are so excited for you to start your next adventure at UND. Love you - Mom & Dad

MYLES SCHLOSSER You make us so proud!

Good luck, Love Mom and Dad

ETHAN REUTER Dear Ethan, Although your high school years are ending, your life is just beginning! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your future holds!

Love, your family NO MORE...

Comb your hair Get up Slow down Get off your phone Shoot the puck

GOOD LUCKHANNAH JO PETERSON

SEE YA SENIOR! “Pumpkin”

DYLAN FLECK Dylan, you have had an amazing high school career. We are very proud of you and know you will do great things at NDSU and beyond! Love, Mom, Dad, and Allie

SHARLEE ASSEL

Congratulations Sharlee.

We are so proud of you.

God bless you and your future. Love, Mom and Dad, Kaylee and Jason, Beckett and Bowdee, Shawnee and Andren

SHANTEL JANGULA

Shantel, congratulations on a job well done. Best of luck on your future journey, may all of your dreams and endeavors come true.

Love Mom & Jesse

DAKOTA BRYSON The time has gone too fast, Dakota. We hope all your beautiful dreams come true! If anyone can make it happen you can! As I always said, don’t let your fears get in the way of your dreams, baby boy. We are so proud of you.

SANTANAH GERHART We are so very proud of you and all of your accomplishments as a Mandan student! The next chapter will be an adventure, keep up the amazing dedication and passion!

We love you, Love your WHOLE family!

Farewell Courier Seniors! We will miss you Shantel, Brenna, Savanna, Santanah and Maiya!

Best wishes on your upcoming adventures!

Senior Superlatives

the best of the class of 2018, voted for by the class of 2018 BRENNA HAMMER Co-Editor-In-Chief

The class of 2018 is incredibly diverse, with each student offering something unique and special. This has lead to numerous fights, laughs and substitute teachers leaving complaints (oops). However, nobody knows this class better than the class itself. Here are some of the class of 2018’s stand-out students, voted for by none other than the class of 2018.

KATHRYN SLAVICK

JARED LIPP

most likely to cure cancer

KARSEN MEYER

most likely to own a billion dollar business

TRAE STECKLER

most likely to win a superbowl

most likely to win American Idol

NORTH SKAGER

JOSEPH CLARK

MAIYA FLECK

most likely to be a supermodel

biggest trendsetter

KIMBERLY BAUER

most likely to go to Harvard

most likely to go to the Olympics

Four Years Later...

BRENNA HAMMER Co-Editor-In-Chief

SHANTEL JANGULA Co-Editor-In-Chief

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This year’s graduating class has truly learned a lot. From mitochondria to conjugating verbs to the pythagorian theorem, the class of 2018 is equipped with the knowledge they need to succeed in their future endeavors (or so we hope). However, perhaps the biggest lesson learned is how much can change in four short years.

From policy changes within the school, to tragedy, to internet memes and the expansion of the Kardashian family, this timeline, spanning from page 18 to page 26, shows just how much these seniors have been through in their four years at MHS. May 2018

Senior Section

CAMREN STECKLER

ISAAC WATSON

KAYLA MITTELSTEADT

IAN LONGTIN

best car

most likely to get ID’d at 30

NATHAN SCHWINDT AND JACOB CASTILLO

SYDNEY KAUTZMAN

BRENNA HAMMER

SKYLER BOSSERT

probably Mrs. Saur’s favorite student

best hair

GAVIN MILLER marching band MVP

EMILY CICHA most likely to end up on broadway

2014- The hearts of millions broke when “The Fault In Our Stars” hit the theaters and left teenage girls all around the world saying “Okay.”

JACOB KINNISCHTZKE

ETHAN REUTER

most likely to be on a reality show

2014- The Ice Bucket Challenge became widespread through social media in support of ALS.

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best jokes

the one everybody had a crush on

most likely to win a nobel prize

2014-Ellen Degeneres posts her famous “Oscar selfie,” featuring Jared Leto, Jennifer Lawrence, Channing Tatum and other A-listers.

May 2018

August 2014- The Class of 2018 begins their first day of high school.

best bromance

gym class hero

2014- Alex From Target becomes and overnight sensation for his charming looks.

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COMMUNICATIONS

WORKFORCE Corryn Emter Jacob Schlosser Tristan Wiese Lakken Remmick Blaine Woodruff Isaiah Garrett AUTOMOTIVE

Kaden Hilfer Jacob Sturn

Ian Longtin Maiya Fleck Karsen Meyer Griffin Spady Ethan Hauff

CLass of 2018 class MEDICAL FIELD

Brenna Hammer Chad Fenster Matt Blotsky Mollie Hostetter ACCOUNTING

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POLI. SCIENCE

North Skager Liz Leingang EDUCATION Hannah Peterson Courtney Olson Braylen Willows Sierra Butler Ellie Bierman

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BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE Kaylee Barbie Gavin Miller Vanja Milosavljevic Adam Boehm Kallie Metz Brodey Matthiesen Hunter Holzer Zoe Greig Amber Aardahl Grace Kuntz Natalie Tokach Courtney Olson Lilyann Roberson Braylen Willows Dalton Sougstad Noah Gerhardt Skylar Helfrich Mykenzie Clausen Hunter Behm Kaitlyn Hohbein Hailey Anderson Donavin Feldner Catalena Ogden Trisha Reineke Aaron Blowers Sierra Butler Ceaira Blum Gabi Haroldson Sharlee Assel Grant Little Shantel Jangula Hannah Braaten Myles Schlosser Dakota Kottsick Karli Pazdernik Ellie Bierman Chandler Risser Carlee Gifford Brenna Meuchel Kaden Hilfer

UNIVERSITY OF MARY

Katelyn Schmidt Karsen Meyer Chad Fenster Kyra Schulz Brenna Hammer Skyler Bossert Rachel Marschner Lucas Geiger Allison Smith Carson Breuer NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Hannah Peterson Dylan Fleck Ethan Reuter Hannah Wentz Beau Hickman Ian Longtin Liz Leingang Santanah Gerhart Tanya Haugen Waylon Peterson Kayla Mittelsteadt Kathryn Slavick Hope Smith Maggie Beach Alyssa Olheiser Jamaika Lee Jacob Kinnischtzke

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MEDICAL FIELD

Kayla Mittelsteadt Ammar Karic Layla Rosemore Quinn Halstengard Hana Frank Hannah Wentz

Ethan Reuter Trisha Reineke Erika Morrell Lilyann Roberson Catalena Ogden May 2018

ENLISTMENT Zach Jones Christina Padilla Morgan Anderson Albert Martinson Logan Isaak Ryan Wojtalewicz

Senior Section

Skylar Helfrich Kyra Schulz Lucas Geiger

Natasha Troxel (Waldorf University- IA) Skylar Corley (Minnesota State University of Moorehead- MN) Mindy Barchenger (Waldorf Unversity- IA) Trevor Howard (Hennepin Technical College- MN) Joey Clark (St. Cloud State University- MN) North Skager (University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire- WI) Quinn Halstengard (Minnesota State University of Moorehead- MN) Kenzie Hohbein (Arizona State University- AZ) Maiya Fleck (University of Montana- MT)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY Savanna Hagerott VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY Kaden Krause NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Erika Morell

Gavin Miller Trae Steckler

OUT OF STATE

WORKFORCE Kimmy Bauer Kyra Haff Lucus Towne Payton Bender

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Keith Bride Mollie Hostetter Carter Himmelspach Olivia Spitzer Lathan Lowman Jalyn Duttenhefer Trae Steckler Dawson Webb Ethan Hauff Sabrina Matthews Jacob Castillo Paige Tibke Juli Spilman Kyllie Trenda

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MEDICAL FIELD

Co-Editor-In-Chief

Shantel Jangula Savanna Hagerott Allison Smith

SHANTEL JANGULA

Aaron Blowers Gabi Haroldson Alyssa Olheiser Kenzie Hohbein Sabrina Matthews

Isaac Berger Skyler Bossert Dylan Fleck Sharlee Assel

Noah Gerhardt Cash Davidson

MEDICAL FIELD

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SOCIAL WORK

WELDING

Keith Bride Lathan Lowman Olivia Spitzer

BUSINESS

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS

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Mindy Barchenger Joey Clark Carter Himmelspach Vanja Milosavljevic Amber Aardahl

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NURSING Tanya Haugen Kallie Metz Hunter Holzer Alexis Helgeson Hope Smith Rachel Marschner Jalyn Duttenhefer

Dakota Kottsick Jacob Kinnischtzke

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Thanks, Teach

Students write thank you notes for high school teachers SAVANNA HAGEROTT General Reporter

“Dear Mr. Jungling, thank you for appreciating conspiracy theories with me. #thegovernmentshotJFK.” Kenzie Hohbein

“Dear Ms. Jacobsen, thank you for helping me get through High School, any student is lucky to have you.” - Trisha Reineke “Dear Mr. Kessler, thank you for making me weld better, and having a good time in your class!” - Harley Thompson

“Ms. Sagaser (Cahoon) Thank you for everything you’ve taught me, both in school and in life.

This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later because you already know I’ll be popping in to check on the newspaper.” - Shantel Jangula

“Dear Mr. Salz, thank you for not ever getting me a herbal life tea in return for the ones I always got you.” - Sierra Butler

“Dear Mrs. Saur, thank you for testing my mental stability as well as developing my speaking skills.” Jacob Kinnischtzke

“Dear Mrs. Keller, thanks for letting us watch House on Fridays and teaching us about unforgettable body parts like the epiglottis.” - Hana Frank

“Dear Mr. G, thank you for pushing my creativity to the limit and always being a listening ear.” - Morgan Anderson

“Mrs. Levadney, thank you for putting your all into me and my peers. I appreciate the faith and dedication you’ve shown toward our success in Bio and in life.” - Alyssa Olheiser

2015- Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy decided to “go their separate ways romantically.”

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2015- Blue’s Clues was revealed to be a girl which left everyone feeling lied to.

2015- Drake’s “Hotline Bling” had everyone putting on their turtlenecks and timberlands.

May 2018

2015- Caitlyn Jenner came out to the world on the cover of Vanity Fair.

2015- Katy Perry performed the super bowl halftime show.

Perry’s performance included the famous “left shark.”

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“Dear Mr. Kostelecky, thanks for teaching us so much about auto mechanics and staying around for our Auto II class. Have a good retirement.” Kaden Hilfer

“Dear Mr. Coyle, thank you for making my senior year a challenge.” - Karli Pazdernik “Dear Mr. Baumann, thank you for pushing me to become a better musician and providing me with endless opportunity.” - North Skager

“Dear Mrs. Schaefbauer, thank you for making my Taboo skills 100%.” - Lakken Remmick

“Dear Mrs. Quintus, thanks for helping me get through English and help me develop as a student. You were a real sweetheart to me and I won’t forget that.” - Hunter Behm

“Dear Mrs. Hess, thank you for every life lesson with your stories.” Kimmy Bauer

“Dear Mrs. Dottie Ell, thank you for selling me so many muffins and cookies...so many muffins and cookies.” Myles Allen Schlosser “Dear Mr. Mack, thank you for teaching chemistry but still making it fun and enjoyable! One of my favorite classes I’ve taken throughout all four years.” - Natasha Troxel

“Dear Mrs. Gartner, thank you for always teaching me to never give up on something you love.” - Courtney Olson

“Dear Mr. Fry, thank you for showing me how to apply textbook knowledge into real life.” - Griffin Spady

2016- Muhammad Ali died.

2016- Beyonce released “Lemonade” and left everyone wondering who Becky with the good hair was.

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“Dear Fitterer, thanks for passing me.” - Liz Leingang

“Dear Miss Hanson, thank you for always letting Wojo and I work on our basketball skills at the end of every period!” - Chad Fenster

2016- Snapchat released their filters leaving girls all around the world with puppy dog faces.

May 2018

2016- Harambe the Gorilla was assassinated when a child fell into his exhibit.

2016- Clowns flooded the streets during the night to scare everyone into thinking they were going to have a death by clown.

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memories

Co-Editor-In-Chief

“My best memory would have to be my last high school football game, beating Williston.” -Aaron Blowers "I fell off a segway in Atlanta, GA last week with DECA." -Myles Allen Schlosser

“Being in speech and doing a duo with North Skager that qualified for state when having the piece of literature for less than a day.” -Griffin Spady

"My favorite memory was performing at the Diversity Assembly my sophomore year.” -Kimmy Bauer

“Friday Night Lights with the boys” -Kaden Krause “Bringing a goldfish to Sheldon’s class was my best high school memory.” -Kyra Schulz “Every Friday night I got to spend on the field playing football with some of my best friends.” -Carter Himmelspach “I am most grateful to have joined the diving team.”

-Morgan Anderson “The best memory from high school was making finals twice for dance my senior year.” -Erika Morrell “My best memory is all the laughs I had in advanced health sciences periods 5 and 6.” -Sierra Butler “My best memory of high school was having all paraprofessionals help me during my four years of high school.” -Eric Erhardt “My best friend memory from high school is meeting the guy I will marry.” -Corryn Emter “My best memory from high school is when basketball star Camren Steckler took me to snoball.” -Kenzie Hohbein “Breaking the table in auto class. Best $120 I ever spent” -Payton Bender All photos submitted by the Class of 2018.

2018- North Dakota’s pride and joy, Carson Wentz, wins his first super bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Breaking a faucet in Kroh’s room.” -Ethan Reuter

“Every moment here has been equally boring and wonderful” -Alyssa Olheiser “When Keatyn Skytland accidentally called 911 in International Relations and had to explain that he was not in danger.” -Catalena Ogden “Sliding down the railing freshman year, hitting my foot and falling.” -Lucus Towne “Queen Barbie’s best memory from high school is falling down the ramp in the vocational wing and breaking 4/10 of my acrylic nails. -Kaylee Barbie “Meeting Mindy Barchenger!” Natasha Troxel “I remember this one time in bandcamp when I was feeling homesick so I decided to write my mother and she wrote me back, ‘I’m not your mother and you’re not at bandcamp; we sent you back to the orphanage.” -Keith Bride “Passing Saur’s class with a B” -Jacob Sturn “Yet to come...GRADUATION.” -Lizi Leingang

2018- School 2018- YouTuber Logan 2018- Actress Meghan shooting in Parkland, Paul films a dead body Markle and Prince Harry Florida sparks intense and uploads it on YouTube marry. conversation about gun for his primarily young control. followers.

Senior Section

May 2018

2018- The Class of 2018 becomes the first class to graduate at the Starion Sports Complex.

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Senior you will miss the most?

Favorite summer jam?

What is the first thing you do when school gets out?

Sophomore

Nellie Masseth

“Probably Play Golf”

Junior

Josh Clark

“Throw everything I have acquired this year away”

Senior

Alyssa Olheiser

“Binge on Fortnite”

How does it feel to be the biggest noob of them all?

“Feels alright” Has your freshpack gotten any smaller?

“Yes” Is high school still as scary?

“No, not as all”

Hunter Anderson

“Keatyn Skytland” “Not Kenzie Hohbein” “The seniors I’ve coached”

Noobs of the Year

“Morgan Anderson”

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*Each year the Courier will feature one male and one female student to be the noobs of the Year. Noobs are chosen by staff from the noobs of the months.*

Feature

Teacher

Ryne Jungling

Photos by Ryan Phelps

General Reporter

RYAN PHELPS

“What Time Is It-High “Bacon Jam-it’s bacon “Summer of 69-Bryan “Riptide-Vance Joy” School Musical” made into jam.”

Adams”

“Probably Sleep”

How does it feel to be the biggest noob of them all?

“I feel like I have been accepted into the high school” Has your freshpack gotten any smaller?

“No it actually got bigger” Is high school still as scary?

“No at first everyone was all like “weird” now they all like wu-wuuuuuuuuu”

Nicole Wu

“Griffin Spady”

“War EnsembleSlayer”

“Stay up all night”

Freshman

Corbin Meuchel

The Flipside

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Is a hot dog a sandwich?

KENNA HEIDT General Reporter

At the end of the school year, students tend to get distracted. Most of us are ready for summer, and would do anything to get a different subject to talk about during class.

The controversy that is going around our school, and many others, is if hot dogs are considered sandwiches. According to the dictionary, it is considered a sandwich, but according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, it is not a sandwich.

Ethan Hauff

Matt Blotsky

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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of a sandwich is, “two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between” or “one slice of bread covered with food.” Presuming you serve the hot dog on a bun, it meets the requirements of being a sandwich by being a filler inside bread, which I would consider as the purest form of a sandwich.

Although there should be no argument that a hot dog is a sandwich, there are many. Some may argue that a hot dog is not a sandwich because when it is served upon a bun it is only one piece of bread that is cut to hold the hot dog rather than two pieces of bread like most sandwiches are made from. At this point even if the bread is not cut completely through you can still say that the hot dog is presumably “sandwiched” between the bread. Although it may be served upon a hinged bun another classic sandwich, the Italian Hero, is also served upon a hinged bun but that does not make it any less of a sandwich than any other considerable sandwich.

Many also argue that it is not a sandwich because it clearly does not have the word “sandwich” in its name.

This argument is also irrelevant for the fact that many sandwiches would not be sandwiches because they clearly do not have the word “sandwich” in the name.

Some of these sandwiches would include BLT, Philly Cheesesteak, Hamburger, gyro, Reuben, Muffuletta, Patty Melt, and more.

After reading my argument and looking at the examples I used to persuade you, I hope you can add a hot dog as a sandwich to your changing terminologies.

Senior

May 2018

Some might agree that they like hot dogs, some might say they are vulgar but regardless of personal opinion the fact stands that a hotdog is not a sandwich. The reason I argue it’s not a sandwich is the structure of the bun itself. In order to be a sandwich you must be able to cover each piece of bread independently and then clasp them together. The simple fact is that a hotdog bun is packaged as one piece of bread with a lateral slit along the middle, which is not two separate pieces. I will agree that if one were to compromise the anatomy of a bun and tear it into two pieces, it qualifies as a sandwich. The NHDSC (National Hot Dog and Sausage Council) weighed in on the conflict and classified the hotdog as “a class of its own,” agreeing that it is not to be identified as a sandwich. The council also concluded that as time goes on the terminology we use changes. The question of open or closed face sandwich has a simple answer. Neither. According to the USDA regulatory definitions, an open faced sandwich as “consisting of two or more slices of bread or the top and bottom sections of a severed bun that encloses meat or poultry, and are not amenable to the federal meat and poultry inspection laws when distributed in interstate commerce.” An open face sandwich “must contain at least 50 percent cooked meat. Product must show a true product name, e.g.,— sliced roast beef on bread.” The hotdog just doesn’t fall into either of these categories because although it is partially enclosed by bread, it is a single piece of bread. Even though a hotdog is NOT in fact a sandwich, we can all agree that they are pretty neat.

Feature

Scholarships 101

Scholarship winners and counselors give tips on how to make scholarship applications stand out SAVANNA HAGEROTT

planning on getting, which is similar to for letters of recommendation early from teachers, coaches or supervisors so they many other scholarships.

Senior Dylan Fleck has also won can give you the best one as possible.

Many students also do not apply for April through May for seniors is very several scholarships, including the West Dakota Chevy Dealer financial aid because they think they will hectic. Those two months are just Scholarship, North Dakota not qualify. However, financial aid is full of the stress of graduation “Don’t Scholarship, and the more than just student loans, it includes parties, finals, college and list [your CTE NDSU Scholarship. Along scholarships. scholarships. Possibly one According to Caya, “many scholarships of the most important things a c t i v i t i e s ] , with Mittelsteadt, he heard students need to do when explain what of them from the counseling are not fulfilled because nobody applied. office page on the school There is plenty of money out there for getting ready for college is you do, what website. students to pay for college, they just have applying for scholarships.

Fleck started looking at and to do the work.”

However, there are skills it uses Another misconception about scholarships for scholarships the hundreds of students who to do that applying summer going into his senior is that once your tuition is paid for, you can apply for one scholarship, and making scholarship activity, and year, and to prepare for them stop, however that is not the case. applications stand out amidst just how it he started by printing them “You should still apply for scholarships, off, reading through them, as it can be used for basic living expenses, all the others is very difficult. makes you a and think about what gave help to make your workload in college less Fortunately, there are several seniors who have won better person him the best opportunity to stressful, and help purchase books,” Caya said. receive the scholarships, including Kayla overall.”

Finally, make sure to be scholarship.

“All of your Mittelsteadt and Dylan Fleck, Fleck hard work will careful when applying for and teachers who know all scholarships. Some online noticed many scholarships there is to know about applying for them. certainly pay services ask for a fee when Senior Kayla Mittelsteadt has won the use the same question. when you applying for scholarships, “You can also use the same off North Dakota Chevy Dealer Scholarship, Fort Lincold PTO Scholarship, Rose Marie essay over multiple times,” receive your which is a scam.

“Scholarships are free Thompson Memorial Scholarship and Fleck said. “To make your awards.” money, you shouldn’t have Lenore Browning Cummins Scholarship. scholarship stand out, try to to pay to get free money,” Along with many other students, she found make it unique and fun.”

Guidance Counselor Alyssa Caya has also Caya said. the scholarships from the counseling office Another tip she has is to make sure had years of experience of students asking page on the school website.

Mittelsteadt suggests being descriptive for advice when applying for scholarships. the scholarships apply for North Dakota “I think a big thing that we see a lot schools, and to always ask the counselors when writing about your extracurriculars.

“When you’re writing about what of students question is when they are for help. There is also a financial aid meeting you’re involved in, don’t just list them,” asked about all of their activities, awards, in late September, and a representative Mittelsteadt said. “explain what you do, honors, ect. as it can be hard to remember from Bank of North Dakota helps with the what skills it used to do that activity, and everything you’ve done throughout high presentation and information for students.

Caya realizes how much work applying just how it makes you a better person school,” Caya said.

She recommends starting a working list for scholarships is. overall.”

“All of your hard work will certainly pay She only had to write a 250 to 500 word of all of the activities you are involved in essay about activities she is involved from the start, so it’s easier to go back and off when you receive your awards,” Caya in, what school she wants to go, and reference them. Another good idea is to ask said. what degree she is

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Tips:

3. Be unique 4. Look at the counselor’s page 5. Apply for as many as possible

1. Apply ASAP 2. Be involved early

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College Life Mandan graduates and college freshmen discuss college life COURTNEY ENTZI General Reporter

From what is seen on television, college can appear to many students to be one big, crazy party with no rules and lots of stress, but there is a lot more to it.

“It is so much more. I have become a whole new person here. I have gained the confidence to do anything,” college freshman and Mandan high school graduate Samantha Power said. “I just can’t even express how great my experience has been. College may not be for everyone, but just give it a try. The key is to participate— you get out what you put in” A big fear of every high school grad is leaving friends, parents, and home behind.

“I don’t get homesick, I just get tired of the same routine.” college freshman and Mandan High graduate Maiah McCowan, “In high school my weeks varied a little bit, in college for an entire semester it is pretty much the same. And I miss my dog all the time.”

Best friends are one of the most important things in a young adult’s life. Although the friends you have in high school may seem like your lifelong friends, it does not always work out that way.

“There are a select few, maybe three, people I stay in touch with and talk to every single day. There are others that I message every once in a while, and then there are the majority that I don’t have any contact with,” Power said. “Once you’re in college, you realize that high school relationships may have helped you grow and become the person you are, but many of them stay in high school, and that’s okay. It doesn’t diminish the friendships and relationships; it just means that you’re growing up and taking on new adventures.”

Do not stress too much, though. College is a great time to meet a ton of new, great people.

“At first, it was really hard to make new friends. Finding people with similar interests is also hard if you do not like talking to strangers,” college freshman and Mandan high school graduate Connor Weiland said. “It took me a while to adjust to talking to people more, but I ended up making a couple of really close friends who I adore. It is not about the amount of friends for me, it is the quality.”

One great way to make new friends is by meeting people in the

dorm rooms.

“You are constantly around people and involved in activities. It’s never boring in our dorms! Plus, if you’re looking for another easy way to make friends, try a semester in the dorms,” Power said.

A downside of dorms is having to share such a small space with so many people. Especially if the dorm’s bathroom is communal.

“My building is the athletic building, so it gets pretty rowdy, but not anything too hard to handle. One thing I do dislike, however, is the community bathrooms,” Weiland said. “Guys are really nasty and filthy a lot of the time, so the bathroom is the first thing to get trashed usually, which kind of is inconvenient and gross.”

A lot of college students save money by getting meal plan through the school. While this may save a lot of money, some might wonder if the food is as haunting as high school lunches.

“All I have to say about the food is that it is 100% better. Our cafeteria provides many options every day, so no matter what you’re in the mood for, you can find something.” Power said.

Another worry of a lot of new college freshman is the stress of homework in college.

“Homework can be a lot of work and slightly overwhelming, but it all balances out,” McCowan said. “For some classes there is daily homework and others you get homework once the entire semester, it all depends. Generally the homework is longer and slightly more difficult than in high school.”

One thing that is a huge part of college homework is papers.

“I have written about fifteen papers this year, which is more than I ever wrote in high school,” Weiland said.

The college freshmen stressed the importance of taking the right high school classes to provide the skills you will need to get through homework. One of these classes was speech.

“Mrs. Saur’s speech class. The best, but most challenging class I ever took at MHS. Do not avoid taking the class; it will make a huge difference when you get to college,” McCowan said.

The college transition can be a stressful time for many students but asking for advice and staying calm will help create an amazing college experience.

“If you are worried about what to bring or not bring, reach out to the school,” Power said. “They will be happy to help or even have a student contact you. Don’t be scared! This will honestly be the best time of your life.”

“This will honestly be the best time of your life.”

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Connor Weiland

Advice From A College Freshman

“Do not procrastinate! It will bite you in the butt over and over again, especially if the workload keeps on getting harder.

Also, be optimistic about college. Your grades will not be perfect like in high school, but sometimes stress gets to you and that is okay. Find time to spend on yourself and take time to breathe.”

Samantha Power “College has taught me so much about myself; I feel like a completely different person! However, the most important piece of advice I can give is this: Go on the adventure. Take the risk. Step out of your comfort zone. Now is the time for you to figure out who you really are and who you want to be. Do not be afraid to try new things or meet new people. This is the adventure of a lifetime. All you have to do is embrace; you won’t regret it.”

Is College Everything it is Cracked Up to Be?

“There are some positives and negatives to college, but overall I like the freedom that comes with college.”

Maiah McCowan

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Maiah McCowan “Get good grades don’t slack.

Take Mrs. Saur’s Speech class.

Be a part of as many teams and clubs as possible, it looks very good when trying to be a part of things in college.”

“It is so much more. I have become a whole new person here. I have gained the confidence to do anything. I just can’t even express how great my experience has been.”

Connor Weiland

Samantha Power

“College is what I thought it would be, but even more time consuming than anticipated.”

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You’re Tired They’re Retired A farewell to the staff who will not come back RYAN PHELPS General Reporter

At the end of the year, every year, there are goodbyes to give.

Goodbyes to people that at first were scary and intimidating, and now are a part of the MHS family. These leaving people are, of course, the retiring MHS teachers and staff. Unlike most of our favorite seniors, they might not get the goodbyes they deserve.

Speaking of not giving the goodbyes they deserve, head custodian Nick Miller and library aide Paulette Neff both retired earlier this year and could not be contacted. That does not mean they are not worth getting a send off like everyone else!

Photos from mandan.k12.nd.us

Top: Library aide Paulette Neff Bottom: Head custodian Nick Miller

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Nick Krush, Jeffery Lind, and Jeff Kostelecky in their place of work.

Nick Krush

Jeffrey Lind

Position: Technology and engineering, and construction teacher Years in position: 30 Reason for retiring?

“I can. So I did” Reason for staying for 30 years?

“One of the convincing factors was the cold North Dakota winters. And I always thought I could be a carpenter too.”

What are you going to do after you retire? “ “I am probably going to take up another job soon. Stay in the same place for a while, get caught up on some projects”.

Any advice to new teachers?

“I guess you have to enjoy what your doing, or you gotta find another place to be.”

What will you miss the most about MHS? “Students enjoying themselves.”

Student or coworker you want to call out for being just amazing?

“That wouldn’t really be fair.

I have had so many that are just incredible.”

Position: Assistant Superintendent of Mandan Public Schools Years in position: six Reason for retiring?

“Well I’ve been in education for 31 years. It’s just the time where I’m able to, and I’ve decided move on to other opportunities to other things in my life.”

What are you going to do after you retire?

“I’ve accepted a position to work for NDSU in the educational leadership department. So I’ll still be teaching, but it’ll be superintendents, teacher leaders, things like that.”

What is your favorite memories from your time?

“My favorite personal memories? My son graduating and my daughter being successful” Student or coworker you want to call out for being just swell?

“This is such a great place to work, our teaching staff, the principals, administrative staff are so great, I don’t want to single out any of them.”

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Jeff Kostelecky

Position: Automotive service technology teacher Years in position: 29 Reason for retiring?

“Its time for some new blood. And I have grandkids and other interest.”

What are you going to do after you retire?

“I have two farms and a shop in Minot. I will do a lot of hunting. With five grandkids theres a lot of places I want to take them.”

What is the thing you will miss the most?

“Students. People always think its the shop but you can always put a shop up. I have fun with students.”

What is the best part of your job?

“The best has always been working with young people.

You are only as young as the people you work with.”

Student or coworker you want to call out for being amazing?

“All of them. Place wouldn’t work without everyone.”

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Popping Pills and Running Hills Over-the-counter pain medication abuse by athletes COURTNEY ENTZI General Reporter

It’s just a couple Tylenol, what’s the worst that can happen?

Many injured athletes find themselves taking an excessive amount of medication to get through practice and games with out even knowing what the consequences could be.

“They think it’s going to help them and get them ready for a game,” Athletic Trainer Doug Nickels said.

Although the little pills themselves may not do too much harm to a person’s body, the athlete can create a bigger problem when taking them.

“Taking too many Ibuprofen and Tylenol can cause liver and kidney problems depending on the severity of it, ” Nickels said, “It can slow the healing process, so it is best to take them as needed and let your body do the healing.”

Painkillers numb the injury creating less pain on the body. This allows the athlete to continue their athletics with minimal pain.

“If you can’t feel the injury, you will play better,” sophomore Josh Moe said.

However, this can lead to overworking an injury.

“It can make [the injury] worse because you aren’t taking care of it, and you’re just putting it off,” Moe said.

When athletes have an injury, too much strain can often make it worse.

According to the Stop Your Addiction website (a treatment, counseling and intervention site), this can lead to having to take more and more pills as the injury worsens so that the pain does not increase. This is

“If you are injured, get yourself better before you play again. It is not worth it to be in pain.”

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called physical dependence.

“My injury got worse because I went to practice everyday and overworked it because I was taking medicine,” sophomore Kobe Poitra said.

It is possible to become psychologically dependent to them too. If a person takes pills before every game, they may start to feel like they need them to play.

Many athletes believe they need to keep playing after an injury, and this is why they continue to abuse medicine and overwork their injury.

“I think athletes feel like they need to be at their best and they think if they don’t take medicine and they don’t just push through it, they will let people down,” Poitra said.

Taking time and letting you injury heal is important to both your health and a successful recovery. Working an injury too hard can make the pain and seriousness of the injury increase.

“If you are injured, get yourself better before you play again,” Poitra said. “It is not worth it to be in pain.”

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Mother Nature VS. Spring Sports How the snowy spring affected spring sports MADI JUST

to prevent shin splints like stretching, doing ice baths and ice massages and even swimming.”

Another huge problem that spring sports faced was finding Spring is a time that many people at MHS look forward to. competitions to compete at since many had been canceled due to School starts to slowly drift to a stop and students can see the sun snow, rain or freezing temperatures. shining down on the school grounds.

“We had to cancel a lot of our games at the beginning of the This time of year is especially exciting for spring athletes who season,” Masseth said. look forward to the meets, matches and games out in the beautiful Coaches have even gone as far as impromptu trips, such as the spring air. track team making the trip to Spearfish, But this year Mother Nature decided South Dakota, to give their athletes the to shut down all of that spring joy chance to compete. with frigid temperatures and blizzards, “I learned I was going to Spearfish a trapping spring athletes inside for weeks. day before we left,” Brobst said. “It was “The weather has been cold and snowy, a little hectic but in the end it was good just terrible,” freshman track athlete to compete outside and against other Hannah Brobst said. “We have been schools.” inside for over half the season.”

Despite all of these hardships, coaches The bad weather has left teams with say that their teams have remained in limited practice spaces, leaving them good spirits. scrambling and searching for a place to “I give my kids all the credit in the practice. Some popular places to practice world,” Jungling said. “Especially my JV have been the old hockey arenas, Capital Photo submitted by Brook Weidrich kids because they had to wait even longer Racquet and the hallways of the school.

The Girls Track and Field Team warms to compete and they continued to work “We have had to practice on the old, up in the gym. hard in practice.” melted hockey arenas,” sophomore But some athletes disagree saying that being stuck inside could soccer player Nellie Masseth said. “It’s really different on playing make it hard to focus on their goals. in such a small space and on a slippery surface when compared to “I think being inside has affected us a lot because everything is a an actual soccer field.” mental game,” Brobst said.

“We aren’t going to have the mentality Because of the limited amount of practice space, teams and that you can throw as far as you can because you are surrounded by coaches have had to get creative with their practice times as well. walls and your not going to run as fast you can because the track “We practiced every single day at six o'clock in the morning seems shorter.” in the gym,” Head Softball Coach Ryne Jungling said. “We used With the weather clearing up and teams finally getting the chance to be able to use the space behind the gym, but with all of the to compete coaches and athletes are extremely optimistic about the renovations that were made, we ended up in the gym.” rest of their seasons.

And it is not just the cramped conditions that athletes are “We are hoping that everybody improves and that we can struggling with, running on the hard marble floors of the school, represent every single event at the state meet,” Sheldon said. like the track and field athletes have, can lead to injuries such as The weather is nice and teams are training hard to be the best. As shin splints. of now it looks like spring sports will win the war against Mother “We have had a few cases of shin splints,” Head Boys Track Nature. and Field Coach Todd Sheldon said. “We try to do other activities

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Softball fielders practice throwing progression at the Starion Sports Complex hockey arenas.

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Bett e r at the Ball park MAGGIE KNOLL General Reporter

Mandan Veterans Memorial Ballpark is getting a renovation beginning this summer. This renovation could bring a new atmosphere to the baseball games that will affect future games.

The renovations include dugouts, new seating, grandstand wings, canopy, press box and even synthetic turf. These renovations have potential to bring in new spectators that will watch the game.

“The new stadium is going to make a good new atmosphere,” senior Easton Miller said. “It will be an overall better experience at the ballpark.”

The ballpark has not received an update since the 1980s. Adding new dugouts, and over 500 seats has the possibility to attract spectators as well as the potential to hold tournaments in the future.

“A cleaner facility will hopefully draw more people to the games,” Miller said.

Dugouts and added seats are not the only feature that is getting a change, synthetic turf will be replacing the previous grass and dirt that the players are comfortable with.

“We are used to grass,” sophomore Blake Arenz said. “We are just going to have to adjust to turf and keep playing baseball.”

For many players the idea of synthetic turf is something they are not the biggest fan of. Playing on turf is a different atmosphere than what the players are used to.

“I’m not the biggest fan of turf at all,” Miller said. “What’s baseball without dirt and grass stains?”

The renovations do not affect only the players, but the coaches and spectators as well. The new seats will provide better viewing and will be added closer to the home plate.

“The turf will be a better playing surface that we can play on sooner,” assistant coach Jason Salz said.

The baseball team has had an exciting season so far and is going at a strong 9-7 as of May 15 and is ranked third. With the season coming to an end, the team still has a lot to look forward to.

“I am looking forward to having fun with my teammates and hopefully making a run in the postseason,” Arenz said. “I’m always having fun with my friends.

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Drew Gerhardt pitching for the Mandan JV baseball team.

“WHAT’S BASEBALL WITHOUT DIRT AND GRASS STAINS?” -Easton Miller

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Sports Round-up

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Girls’ Track & Field

Girls’ Soccer

Girls’ soccer previously placed sixth at WDA from their 2017 season, and with the season being over halfway finished, Mandan girls’ track and field has had the girls are looking to do better than their seven meets for the previous season. season so far.

The Braves’ The Braves’ are have two eighth over three quarters graders on varsity done with their 2018 this season, Sydni season. The girls only Hoesel and Sarah have state left, and Burgum. they will hopefully Outstanding be attending state on players for the team the 25 of the month. are sophomore The girls also started goalkeeper Olivia regionals earlier this Geiger and freshman month on the 18. forward Kylie The track team has Osborn.

Geiger acquired three state so far has a total championships over of 76 shots saved, past seasons, the last and Osborn has being in 2002.

Photo by Coutrney Entzi four goals scored throughout the girls’ Freshman Chloe Beck chases after a ball in a game against the games.

Century Patriots.

Boys’ Track & Field

Track is one of the largest sports when it comes to number of players on a team, so coaches always want as many of their players competing for state and WDA as possible.

“Right now we’re looking about eight kids, we’re hoping to get about 15 kids qualified for state. We’re on the way, but we have a little ways to go,” Head Coach Todd Sheldon said.

Boys’ track, like many of the other teams, has a seasonal goal. These goals help teams have something to make them perform better and to have them work harder towards what they would like to achieve.

Boys track is really running towards their goal for the season.

“Our goal at the end of the track season is two fold. One, to have every kid see improvements in all of their events, and two, to have 15 kids qualify for state,” Sheldon said.

Boys’ Baseball

Girls’ Tennis

Girls’ Softball

The boys are working very hard this year as they have a 10-8 record so far for the 2018 season. They also have had six total home games and have won half of them.

Mandan has three state championships from previous years, the last being in 2015, and they are swinging to get another this year.

Regionals for the Braves start on the 24. These games are the games that occur before state and pit the Braves against all of the opposing teams from the western part of the state.

Players to watch for are freshman Jaxon Duttenhefer and senior Easton Miller.

Duttenhefer is the only freshman on the team and has already gotten himself a home run; meanwhile Miller has gotten the only walkoff for the Braves this season.

Every team wants to make it to state, but many do not get to go.

“Our goal is to make it to state. Right now we think we’re about the middle of the pack,” said Coach Megan Hanson.

“Hopefully by the end of the year we’ve gotten our experiences under our belts and we have everything put together,” Hanson said. “So that we can find ourselves in one of those top spots.”

Rivalries and strong competition are always something teams work towards when playing, and the girls are particularly focused on one team as the season goes on.

“Right now, the biggest competition for the past few years, has been Minot,” Hanson said.

An outstanding player for the team is freshman Elizabeth Felderman, who has won four of her six singles matches.

The Girls’ softball team has had a hard working start to their season with their minds focused and their bats ready.

“The kids really came everyday and got done whatever they needed to get done,” said Coach Ryne Jungling.

The team is currently sitting at a total season record of 9-10. Their first game was a loss against the Minot Majettes, and their most recent was also a loss against the Century Patriots.

“It’s been a pretty good start to the season when you look at the conditions we had to deal with, like all of the renovations,” Jungling said.

Like many teams, the Braves have a major goal to end the season.

“Our goal is to, when we host the regional tournament in May, is to be playing for us to get us a chance to play in the state tournament on Saturday,” Jungling said

All statistics and information comes from wdasports.org and the respective coaches. Sports up to date as of May 15.

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March

Athletes of the Month

LIBERTY HURLEY General Reporter

Kaya Gayette Cheerleading

Who on your team has the best team victory dance?

“Sarah Hammond and Jenna Thompson. They never stop dancing.”

What animal describes you most?

“A flying squirrel. I’m small, and I am a flyer.”

Kaya

Gaye

What has been your best team memory?

“Having our #1 fan Elijah Goodhouse with us.”

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Who makes the best team meal?

“Me. My food is always gone first.”

What has been your team’s biggest achievement?

“Our biggest achievement was going to competition and getting an extended lib.”

Photo submitted by Kaya Gayette

Elijah Klein Basketball

Who on your team has the best team victory dance?

“Trae Steckler gets pretty rowdy with his dance moves after a win.”

What animal describes you most?

“Wolf” Who is the team mom?

“Tina Steckler bought us ice cream after we beat BHS, so that puts her in first for me.”

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What has been your best team memory?

“My best team memory is beating Minot and making it to state.”

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What has been your team’s biggest achievement?

“I think taking third in state is a pretty big achievement.”

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Athletes of the Year LIBERTY HURLEY General Reporter

Elizabeth Leingang

If you could thank one person along your journey, who would it be?

“God. He’s blessed me with the best opportunities and the most amazing set of skills” Where do you expect this achievement to take you?

“I expect this achievement to motivate me to push myself to my limits.”

Eliza

beth

What has been your funniest moment on your team?

“Hiding in the showers during the JV locker room talks.”

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ang

Where do you expect your athletic career going after high school?

“I have excelled in my sports throughout high school and am thankful for everything I have received. My athletic career ends here. Thank you.”

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Trae Steckler

If you could thank one person along your journey, who would it be?

“If I said there was only one person to thank I would be lying. I would have to thank all the coaches who have coached me and pushed to be the best I can be.”

Where do you expect your athletic career going after high school?

“I will be attending the University of North Dakota to play football and study criminal justice.”

What has been your biggest achievement throughout your high school athletic career?

“My biggest achievement of my high school career was becoming Mandan’s all time leading scorer and breaking the season field goal percentage record.”

What has been the funniest moment on your team?

“Winning my first solo dub on Fortnite during team meal at Easton Miller’s crib.”

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