MHS Courier May 2021

THE

COURIER 905 8th Ave. NW, Mandan, ND - Volume 29, Issue 6- May 2021

Read about The Next Four Years for the class of 2021.

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The three senior editors on the Courier staff are celebrating the end of their high school career, and they will cherish the memories made. Check out some of the seniors favorite high school memories.

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May 2021

From The Editor...

This issue marks the end of an era in Mandan High School. The 2021 seniors have been through countless hardships including the devastating hurricane season, the australian wildfires, the death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant and the coronavirus. Although our class has had its fair share of troubles, we have come out the other side with our heads held high.

It is sad to say goodbye to the relationships we have created, mended and grown over the past four years, but the rest of our lives awaits us. Whether that is college, military, work or travel, I believe we are all destined for great things.

The Courier is saying goodbye to the three senior editors on staff, Aspen Jewkes, Ryan Ulrich and myself, Kelsie Hildebrand. Although we brought outstanding aspects to the publication, the remaining staff are talented and ready to take it on for themselves as Scout Hurley as the Courier’s new EditorIn-Chief.

I trust Scout will take great care of the Courier, but it is hard for me to leave it behind. Being the Editor-In-Chief of the Courier has taught me so much and sculpted me into the woman I am today. I have become more outgoing and sociable; I have gotten comfortable with standing up for myself and my beliefs; and most importantly, I have become a part of a family that has always lifted my spirits when I am down.

Thank you to the Courier publication, my occasionally outstanding teachers, my hell-bent peers and my loving friends for teaching me to live my life to its fullest potential. As Woody from Toy Story 3 would say, so long, partner!

Table Of Contents

Page 2.....................................................Letter From The Editor Page 3.................The Outcome Of An Extremely Stressful Year Page 4.......................................The Masks Came Off Too Soon Page 5...................................................Live A Plant-Based Life Page 6.....................................McCartney’s COVID-19 Journey Page 7..........................................................New School Update Page 8..........................Summer Jobs For High School Students Page 9............................Students Discuss The Benefits Of ASL Page 10-11......................................................The Fix From Fix Page 12-13........................................Read These! Watch These!

Page 14...............................................Club Spotlight: Yearbook Page 15.........................These Are The Best Streaming Services Page 16-17....Summer Events & Trips To Ad To Your Schedule Page 18...........................................................................Flipside Page 19................................................................Senior Flipside Page 20-21....................................................Senior Superlatives Page 22....................................................................Senior Wills Page 23.........................................................Senior Thank You’s Page 24...............................................Senior Words Of Wisdom Page 25.................................................................Senior Quotes Page 26-27..................................................The Next Four Years Page 28.............................................................Senior Memories Page 29-35.................................................................Senior Ads Page 37....................................................Athlete Of The Month Page 38................................................Sport Spotlight: Baseball Page 39..............................................................Sports Roundup Cover photo by Hannah Cahoon

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Kelsie Hildebrand, Editor-In-Chief

Courier Staff and Editorial Policy

Kelsie Hildebrand.........................Editor-In-Chief Scout Hurley..................Assistant Editor-In-Chief Feature Editor Aspen Jewkes................................Opinion Editor Ryan Ulrich......................................Sports Editor Co-News Editor McCartney Fix.............................Co-News Editor Leah Emineth.............................General Reporter Ariana González........................General Reporter The Courier is a news/feature magazine that is published throughout the school year.

As an open forum for student expression, all content online and in print is decided and moderated by student editors. The staff welcomes letters, articles, submissions, of any student, faculty, or community interest.

Submissions may be turned into the Courier, room 221, and by message to mhscourier@ gmail.com. All submissions must be signed by the author if they are to be published and subject to editing if space is restricted.

The Courier strives to be objective in its news coverage. Columns and letters reflect only the opinions of the writers, not those of the Courier staff, administration, teachers, or student body. Editorials that are not signed reflect the consensus of the staff.

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May 2021

The Outcome Of An Extremely Stressful Year — Leah Emineth, General Reporter

As the school year comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the year and everything I have learned this year because, oh boy, I have learned a lot.

Coming into the school year, I had high expectations for myself in terms of grades, but I realized just how difficult it was for me to balance grades in a hybrid schedule.

Like many students, I was not doing well, and I was to the point where I knew I would not be able to salvage my grades in all of my classes.

My parents would tell me to “just ask your teachers,” but that was something that scared me. In fact, it was the last thing I wanted to do. I was scared of what they might say or think.

I hit some of my lowest points this year mentally, and the hybrid schedule added on to the stress and anxiety I was enduring.

I was unmotivated not just in school but also in dance, work, and just my everyday life in general. It felt like I could not get stuff done no matter how bad I wanted to.

It felt as if I was the only one struggling with my school work even though a lot of students were failing the first semester.

As second semester rolled around, I realized I was not in fact dumb. I just struggle to learn in certain ways.

I was able to make my schedule a little easier, and I slowly started getting back into the swing of normal school.

It finally felt like everything was going to be okay, even though I still had to get some of my grades up. I finally had motivation to do my work and I even talked with some of my teachers, which to my surprise was not scary at all.

My teachers were supportive and understanding through my struggles that I realized that it should never be a scary thing to struggle because it happens to all of us. The best thing to do is reach out for help instead of digging yourself deeper into the problems by keeping them a secret from people. Looking for help can be scary and embarrassing but there are people willing to help because, after all ,we are all human and nobody is perfect.

As my grades started going back to normal, school became so much easier and I realized that not every type of teaching works for me. I may have struggled a lot with hybrid but by no means does it mean that I am a bad student.

This experience is one I have learned and grown from and I am now thankful for all of the pain it caused me because it made me better and helped me learn that it is okay to struggle.

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May 2021

The

Masks

Came off

Too

Soon

— Scout Hurley, Assistant Editor-in-Chief There have been 500,000 plus deaths due to COVID-19 in the US alone, that is half of a million lives lost, and millions more that lost someone they love. While COVID-19 may not have been the leading cause of death in all of these cases, it was a contributing factor, and for me that is enough of a reason to wear a mask in public until the pandemic is actually completely over.

This being said, whether there should be a mandate or not is a completely different topic. I personally believe that the decision is simple; the CDC still recommends that you wear a mask in public to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Many students who still choose to wear a mask, including myself, are belittled because of this choice.

While the district lifted the mask mandate, students should not feel judged for still choosig to wear one.

Every student, including the immune compromised and those who live with a person that is immune compromised should be able to come to school confident in the fact that precautions were taken in order for them to not contract COVID-19 from simply trying to get an education. Unfortunately, the mask mandate lifting shows the lack of concern for students’ health and highlights the fact that masks during a global pandemic have become a political weapon, while they should not be political at all.

The survival rate for COVID-19 is high, however a lot of people never make a full recovery. The effects of COVID-19 can easily affect someone their entire life.

At this point in the pandemic where cases are declining and very few are wearing masks I do not think that the 1 in 10 students wearing a mask is necessarily as effective as it once was. This being said, it is very important to respect those few who choose to wear a mask. We are just trying to do what we can to proactively take precautions against the spread of COVID-19 even if our school is not anymore.

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May 2021

Live a Plant-Based Life — Aspen Jewkes, Opinion Editor Healthy living falls under many categories not only with diet but also with physical activity. One change I have made to be healthier was turning to a plant-based diet or one may call it, being a vegetarian.

For me, the benefits of not eating meat have outweighed having a hamburger for dinner. While I used to eat meat all of the time, I was having digestive problems and wanted to see if turning to a plant-based diet would help.

After watching “The Game Changer” on Netflix and seeing the results of what a plant-based diet can do for people’s health, I decided to make the switch in my diet. The benefits of not eating meat have been incredible.

According to ForksOverKnives, not eating meat “reduces inflammation within the body, blood cholesterol levels will plummet, dramatically reduces one’s chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes, you will get the right amount of protein and you will make a huge impact on the health of our planet and its inhabitants.”

We have been taught all of our lives that the only way to get the correct amount of protein is to eat a big steak.

Athletes from all around the world have thought that a carnivorous diet is the way to go.

“Steaks for breakfast, steaks for lunch, steaks for brunch—grass fed, massaged beef, all day long,” UFC fighter Connor McGregor said.

While many people, including myself, look up to the athletic performance of Connor McGregor, Nate Diez, who is a vegan, defeated McGregor. By having a plant-based diet, it has been proven that it improves cardiovascular health.

During February of my junior year, my 60-year- old grandpa, who is very athletic, had a heart attack and had to have open-heart surgery. For me, this was very scary because my grandpa is one of the best people in my life, but he also lived a very healthy lifestyle.

Knowing that heart problems run in my family, I decided to take a step to try and prevent cardiovascular problems in my future by eliminating meat and focusing on getting protein and vitamins from other nutrients within food. A great source of protein is tofu, which has approximately 10g of protein in one serving. Tofu contains all nine of the essential amino acids, and it contains iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus and vitamin B1, which humans lack in getting without a supplement.

Although many people focus their diets around the amount of carbohydrates we take in, by switching to a plant-based diet we get complex, high-fiber carbohydrates compared to the complex, low-fiber carbohydrates.

Complex, high-fiber carbohydrates are found in whole grain foods and legumes, which are considered to be the healthiest form of carbohydrates.

As the “health nut” I am, I try to eat as many whole grain foods, vegetables and fruits as I can in a day. In order to get my proper protein intake for the day, I make protein shakes, tofu, chickpeas, quinoa, broccoli and other plant-based protein rich foods.

By living a plant-based lifestyle, I have seen incredible progress in my strength when it comes to lifting weights, a faster recovery within my muscles, better digestion, and I have seen an overall improvement within the way my body functions day-to-day. Living a plant-based lifestyle does not always mean completely cutting out meat.

It could be as easy as only having meat three or four times a week compared to basing every meal around it. It not only increases your quality of life in the long run, but it also focuses on a more sustainable lifestyle.

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May 2021

The COVID- 19 Vaccine: Please, Just Get It — McCartney Fix, Co-News Editor As I sat idle, just one parked car in a line of many, anxiously awaiting my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a selection of news reels ran rampant in my head. I could only think of the stories of vaccinated individuals, young and old, who experienced great suffering and illness and in a scant few instances death.

As the needle entered my arm, I braced not only for a sudden spike in pain, but also a 24-48 hour period of agony.

Then I got home, and felt fine, so I went to sleep and woke up feeling tired. That was all though, I simply felt a little tired. There was no searing pain, no deafness or internal hemorrhaging, I just had a sore arm. There was also a light sense of general fatigue, like the side effects one might expect from over exerting themselves in a gym.

“Oh, just you wait,” said those skeptical of the vaccine. The second dose is when things get bad, you will be bed ridden for days, bound to your four walled prison of a bedroom, sweating out the pain.

So, I received the second dose and went home. Nothing happened, so I went to bed and woke up, and there were still no side effects. There was no sign of even minimal side effects, no fatigue or soreness of any sort. Less than 24 hours removed from my initial injection, I was playing basketball.

Now you may be just as surprised as I was. I expected something to happen, even something as minimal as a night spent out of commission from the side effects, but it never came.

This vaccine, this scientific boogeyman that could bring a mere mortal down to their knees was bound to demolish the compromised immune system of a life long asthmatic such as myself, but it did not.

My father, who received his dose alongside me reported similarly non-invasive side effects, he was able to function at his often laborious job with minimal discomfort in his arm.

For disclosure’s sake, my mother, who also got the vaccine with us, was out of commission for a day with a headache and no other side effects.

The described side effects seem like nothing in comparison to the COVID symptoms many sufferers have described. Less than 36 hours after her initial injection she was back to 100% and able to function as per usual.

I understand this vaccine is scary, it came along quickly, under unimaginably tense circumstances in order to fend off a disease many of us can not begin to understand. I say all of this to both sympathize with weary perspectives and genuinely plead that if you are able, get the vaccine!

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May 2021

New School Update: Diving Into The Aftermath Of The Key Special Election — Ryan Ulrich, Sports and News Editor On April 13th, 2021, voters officially approved the $84 million The new high school will be built to fit 1,400 students. This will bond referendum that approves the development of a new high be key as Mandan’s steady rise in growth was one of the many school and elementary school in the city of Mandan. Out of the factors towards deciding a new high school needed to be built 3,277 voters, 77.85% voted in favor of these new schools, which since schools had suddenly started to become more crowded. surpasses the 60% required “When we started doing vote in favor of it. this, we realized we have When it comes to covering got kids and I get that the costs of the $84 million kids like to get out of the bond, the district will use a building when they are majority of the COVID-19 there all day, and it is fun relief money to help cover to go to Arby’s, Walmart, some of the costs. The cost Subway, Dairy Queen or of the new schools will wherever you want to still increase property tax go for lunch,” Bitz said. nonetheless.

“When there are 360 kids With the new measure in your lunch room and officially passing, this marks when you have all the the end of the era for the kids in the building you current Mandan High School can not even serve the building that has had a lifespan kids you need to while of over 60 years. Nevertheless there are kids who go the need for a new high school through the lunch line Photo by Ryan Ulrich was one that could not be and they do not have a A familiar look to a building which has served over 60 ignored anymore. place to sit, or they are “When I moved here, people not able to sit with their years of students will soon reach the end of its life cycle, kept saying we need a new friend group.” with a promising new building looking to take its place. high school, so, I think there Overcrowdednesss have been people for a long of schools is an issue time who have recognized that there was a need for a new high steadily appearing throughout recent years, that led towards the school,” Superintendent Dr. Bitz said. “We would have had to use of expanded lunch groups and the addition of some portables bring the rest of the building up to code, which would have cost on some campuses. The uses of these practices further emphasized over $20 million to do, and I think our community recognized the need to combat the growing number of students soon before it putting 20 million towards a building without adding a square foot would become too late. or doing anything other than bringing it up to code and making Though a location for a new high school has not been decided, sure that it is heated is not a wise investment.” three possible spots are being considered. Some of these locations Officials will start the process of designing the schools with include; north of the current middle school, directly west of the ICON Architectural Group. The schools have not been designed current high school, or NW of the current high school and south before the vote. of the interstate.

“I think that you have to realize that this is going to be the main While the new school may carry a hefty cost, the district has access high school in Mandan, so you want to build it with the eye towards to a variety of resources when it comes to covering the expenses the future and how things are going to change since we do not want of the school. However, the impact the new school will have is one to build it just for today,” Bitz said. “You want to make sure that that will leave an impact long after it is finally completed. you have enough space and a master plan for things where even “I think long-term this will set the district up quite well,” Bitz if we cannot afford them today that the community decides they said. “My kids go to the high school and they have gotten a good want in twenty years from now or thirty years from now that they education, but I think that we just need more space to do a better are able to build that in and make it work on that site.” job.”

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May 2021 — Scout Hurley, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

CNA

Becoming a CNA can be very beneficial to someone interested in a scientific or medical career field, especially high school students. Jobs like this look great on a resume, as they show genuine interest in that type of work and are great experience. This job mainly consists of bathing, grooming and feeding patients, you also check vitals and answer patient calls.

Average Pay in ND- $13.75

BARISTA

Being a barista can be a very exciting job, it is basically the same as a fast food employee. At most coffee shops you make tips in addition to your hourly pay. It is also good work experience, since you have to become comfortable talking to customers, and communicating with coworkers. When you are a barista it is important to be a fast learner, as there are a lot of drinks to memorize. You will also be cleaning and interacting with customers a lot.

Average hourly pay in ND- $11.07

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SUMMER JOBS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FAST FOOD

Working at a fast food restaurant is a great first job for a few reasons. First of all it shows a drive to be employed and how long you worked there can show a lot about you. An individual who has had a steady job throughout their highschool years looks very reliable. As a fast food employee you take food orders, collect payment, make food and drinks, and clean.

Average Pay in ND-$10.00

BABYSITTER

Working with children one on one in your home or someone else’s home shows that you are a trustworthy individual. This can be a great side job, especially if you enjoy working with children. Since most babysitters are paid under the table, if you are good, the guardians of the child or children you babysit may be inclined to give you a raise quickly.

You also can usually decide how much you want to charge on your own. With the job you must be comfortable around children, as you will be tending to their needs constantly.

Average hourly pay in ND- $11.27

May 2021

Students Discuss The Benefits of ASL

— Ariana González, General Reporter

According to The National Center for Health Statistics, ASL school is senior Thomas Power. He feels that an ASL class would (American Sign Language) is used by an estimate of around benefit people going into a number of different careers.

500,000 people in the US and Canada. Also estimated by The “It would definitely be a help for people who would go into fields National Center for Health Statistics, about 10% of the country’s like speech pathology, or working in fields with children that are population (28 million Americans) disabled or are have at least a certain degree of deaf,” Power said. hearing loss.

Power learned In a survey I sent out to Mandan High a bit of ASL from School’s students, while his sister.

57.3% of the people who “She learned it took the survey said they with her degree in did not know ASL, 89.2% college, so I know of the people who took the bits from her,” survey said they would like Power said. it if ASL was a class at our Being able to use school, which shows an ASL could prove interest in it as a class. to be a useful Sophomore Gabriela skill during a Martin’s interest in ASL conversation, and peaked while learning about Power believes people like Helen Keller. it is just as “I have always been important as any interested in it, ever since other language.

I was 9 years old,” Martin “It might not said. “Once I researched come up as much about it more, I also realized as something that there was a need for it and it kind as Spanish in a Photo by Pasco Schools from Creative Commons c o n v e r s a t i o n , of sparked that passion for learning it.”

Martin is also currently but it would still learning ASL and is pretty Having an ASL class at school would pomote inclusiveness towards be important to fluent in it. know,” Power individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

“I can say I am able to have said. “I think it a solid conversation with will eventually someone in American Sign Language,” Martin said. come up in the future and it Martin feels very strongly about ASL being a class at our school would be nice to know it then.” and is completely for it.

Another student’s perspective comes from freshman Omar Foley.

“It would make daily life easier because we do not know how Foley’s reasoning for wanting an ASL class is inclusiveness. many people are in the deaf/hard of hearing community,” Martin “I think it would be something helpful to know to make our said. “You would be able to have a conversation with everyone.” community more inclusive,” Foley said. “Especially if there are Insensitivity and bullying is a common experience for people deaf people in our community, because I am sure there are people who are hard of hearing/deaf. By having an ASL class, Martin that are deaf in our community, even if I do not know any.”

Overall, with the amount of people in hard-of-hearing/deaf believes it will increase people’s understanding of the struggles community, schools all over the country have implemented ASL deaf/hard of hearing people go through.

“I feel like it would bring awareness and it would stop a lot of classes to help bring unity and understanding to the community. insensitivity towards people who are deaf or hard of hearing,” Having an ASL class at Mandan High School is believed to be a good and useful class by 89.2% of the people who took the Martin said.

Another student who agrees with ASL being a class at our survey.

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May 2021

The Coming of Age Fix From Fix

A review of some of the finest, and most diverse coming of age films from across the years.

— McCartney Fix, Co-News Editor

“The Graduate” Dir. Mike Nicols

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A gorgeous alterante poster depicting the loss of innocence that acts as the Graduates central theme.

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The sense of unease that comes with growing old may be the most commonly addressed themes in coming of age cinem.

However it lacks complexity often due to the caveat that by the films conclusion, the major questions of the day will be answered, and certainty will be found.

With its now iconic final frame, Mike Nichols’ “The Graduate” dispels that notion.

Benjamin finds no refuge in his love and no solidarity in a life sure to be spent with a woman he has convinced himself he loves.

There is no refuge in Elaine, only an evermore unanswerable set of questions now posed to this young, uncertain and utterly directionless boy. The answers of which sit plainly in his expression.

Like a summer field giving way to the barren husk of a winter oak, individual frames show a stark contrast in expressions, but played out over a single shot the realization settles in at a poignant pace.

These final few seconds are as iconic as anything ever put to film, but it certainly helps that they are preceded by a truly immaculate viewing experience.

“The Graduate” is at once of its time, and timeless, forever communicating the wistful weightlessness and lack of direction early 20-somethings are bound to feel.

Dustin Hoffman plays this very clearly out of his depth young man transitioning into a point in his life he can not feasibly convince himself he is prepared for. His every action, like a bag in the wind, feels less motivated and more propelled. He clearly has so little impact on the daily rat race he runs.

To his credit, Nicols makes quite clear that Ben is all the better for his lack of true input, because whenever he swings for the fences and attempts to make a righteous stand, he fails or succeeds and seems all the more miserable for it.

Anne Bancroft plays Mrs. Robinson so incredibly well, imbuing her with a mature, yet slightly predatory sexuality that oozes from her character.

All this is tied together with one of the strongest soundtracks ever composed for a film, Simon and Garfunkel anchor the incredibly folkish soundtrack with a whimsy that fits the film as a whole.

Some may say they do not make films like this anymore, but I would argue they never made them like this before. “The Graduate” is as singular as it is sensational, and as truly seductive to audiences as the pulled up pantyhose of Mrs. Robinson herself.

May 2021

“Lady Bird” Dir. Greta Gerwig

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“The Edge of Seventeen” Dir. Kelly Craig

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A minimalistic silhouetted poster portraying the title role, Lady Bird.

A beautifully slight poster highlighting the classic low tops.

In her debut effort, Greta Gerwig provides an exceptionally resonant portrayal of both the millennial aging experience and the growing pains many older Americans experienced at the turn of the millennium.

There is such a clear desperation to grow old expressed through the character of Lady Bird that contrasts so perfectly with the aged experience of the adult characters in the film, particularly her father.

He understands the consequences of wishing for a change you may not be fully prepared for while Bird believes that leap into the unknown is wholly necessary. This dynamic is best portrayed through a brilliant sequence in which the young bird eagerly celebrates a waitlist from a university in New York City. A sign of fresh and new experiences, while her father must contend with the youth of a changing job market that he has struggled to keep up with.

In the end they both get what they want. Bird is admitted to the university much to the chagrin of her mother, portrayed brilliantly

by Laurie Metcalf, while Larry loses out on the job to his son.

There is no resentment from the later, quite to the contrary, he feels both pride in his child and resigned to his fate as a dinosaur in a world that has evolved far too fast to not eventually pass him by, only hoping that he raised his kids with enough of a head start to allow them an adjustment period before they, in a sense, become exactly what he is.

And in the end, is that not both the great fear of the child and the parent, that they become nothing more than those who raised them.

The Edge of Seventeen is the exact sort of movie its poster clues you into believing it is.

The story of a dejected, depressed teen girl who is at once entirely over it all and held desperately captive to societal pressures. All of that is evident in the body language of Hailee Seinfield on the poster, she’s just totally not here for any of what’s happening, and that’s delightful.

The film easily could have fallen victim to a cruel, mocking tone that makes light of the dreary subject matter, but it thankfully avoids such a pit fall by taking a comedic, though never cynical tone in how it addresses the angst and anxiety of high school life.

Seinfeld is never the subject of the directors mockery, instead she is at the whim of the casual cruelty of her classmates, and that allows us to feel for her plenty, no emotional browbeating required.

As a whole, the film never feels manipulative, tender moments are earned and never taken for granted, and its comedic elements are tightly intertwined into a screenplay chock full of intelligent, empathetic dialogue.

Like the characters it fills its run time with, the film never feels as if it is too cool for anything; if there is a funny, yet unquestionably lame joke to be made, it is made, without so much as a suggestive wink of irony.

Craig is the rare directorial talent who legitimately “gets” what being a teenager, hormones an all.

It is not awful. It is not a picture book perfect either, its reality, and if you squint your eyes hard enough, there is plenty of beauty to be found in it.

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May 2021

READ THESE

— Scout Hurley, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Reading is a great way to pass time over the summer, especially for those who want to limit their time on social media or those who do not have access to all the other forms of entertainment.

It is also very productive to keep your reading skills sharp over the three month break.

“My favorite book series is the Series of Unfortunate Events books,” annonymous Mandan High School student said. “I do not really know why these are my favorite, but once I picked up the first book, I could not stop reading them until I finished the series.”

The series follows three orphans named Violet, Klaus and Sunny. These orphans seem to have particularly bad luck when it comes to a steady homelife. This is a great read for someone interested in a thrilling mystery.

Cracking open a book on a warm summer night is a great way to wind down after a long day outside. For those who prefer a heavier hearted emotional book, Beartown would be a great choice.

“Beartown by Frederick Backman. I found this book completely by chance, and it hass genuinely changed my life.

Covering the perspectives of many different characters, it details how a simple sport can be both the pride and joy-and the downfall-of a small town,” annonymous Mandan High School student said. “It also goes in-depth on the mental effects placed on an SA survivor, and how r*pe culture tears down the innocent and celebrates the criminal.”

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This books a follows the events that lead up to the r*pe of a 15 year old girl by a boy at her school. The boy’s reputation and specifics of the event makes for a challenging complex plot.

Another great book choice for this summer, especially for someone looking for a thrill is Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. This is a dystopian novel that takes place in a future where humans are under attack by aliens and children are being trained to be the next military leaders.

“Another reason to read this award-winning book is the unique balance of technology. The capabilities of both human and alien technology seem very off balance compared to most other sci-fi, and seem to stay that way in the next books. If you have already read Ender’s Game, I would definitely recommend Ender’s Shadow (which is from another character’s perspective).”

Tuesdays with Morrie is another good read for this summer. It shows the value of accepting one’s own death in order to focus on the important things in life.

“While not my all time favorite, if I could recommend one book for people to read it would be “Tuesdays with Morrie”. It’s about a man dying by ALS teaching a former student of his the many lessons he’s learnt from dying slowly. It’s a book that (as something for everyone to think about and I think people should read it.”

May 2021

WATCH THESE

— Kelsie Hildebrand, Editor-in-Chief

A movie night in an at-home theater, in blanket fort or while stargazing can be a great date for this upcoming summer. A few of Mandan High School students took a survey to share their all time favorites for a great movie night by oneself or with a friend.

“The Proposal with Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are absolutely hilarious together and never fail to make me laugh,” Mandan High School student said. “I love comedy and romance movies, and I think this movie did a great job of including both of those genres.”

It is heartwarming when one can sit back and enjoy a movie that makes them smile. Some movies do a great job of relating with a portion of its audience to grow its rating and views.

“My favorite movie is Instant Family because it involves the foster system, which I love because I have two moms,” Mandan High School student said. “I know the feeling that the three little kids had when they were getting adopted, which was probably the happiest day in my life.”

There are always the classics for some people who enjoy a traditional approach to movie night with popcorn, soda pop and candy.

“My favorite movie series is Star Wars because I grew up in a very Star Wars oriented household, and I have always had an appreciation for the films,” Mandan High School student said. “I can not think of a time where I ever turned down watching a Star Wars movie.”

With summer right around the corner, there is the long and hard contemplation of what to watch while taking a road trip, binging a series with your friends or sitting in the break room at work. A handful of Mandan High School students took a survey recommending their television shows for their peers to enjoy.

“I like CW’s, The Flash,” Mandan High School student said.

“They have a bunch of superhero shows, but I personally love this one the most because of the cast, specifically Grant Guston and Tom Cavanagh because they are both stellar actors and fit their roles perfectly.”

While some people like the sci-fi genre more such as The Flash, animated media like Steven Universe is the way to go for others. There are a variety of binge-worthy shows to watch this summer of all types.

“I really like the show Steven Universe because I love anything and everything that may be considered abstract or unique,” Mandan High School student said. “This show was right up my alley because it has very effective ways of showing relatable experiences and how to approach them.”

If one wants to go down a more sentimental and factual route, there are some shows in the drama genre as well. This Is Us and Grey’s Anatomy teaches its fans about the real world and what life is like as an adult.

“Grey’s Anatomy always leaves me on a cliffhanger especially with the new episodes in Season 17,” Mandan High School Student said. “This is the kind of show to watch if you like the medical field.”

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Yearbook Club Continues Working Hard Despite Small Staff — Ariana González, General Reporter Remembering things is hard, schedule and/or who could go to “There is an opportunity for especially after a long and stressful events or when we could go.” you to come forth and actually school year. As the end of the year Gieser sends out emails with do something if you are unhappy approaches, most students begin information about what kind of with the publication as opposed to reminiscing about their school people he is looking for at the whining and complaining about it,” memories and all the events that beginning of the year which are Gieser said. took place. However, it can be meant to be answered by people Senior Karley Cermak is one of hard to keep track of everything or who are interested in joining. the Yearbook Club’s two members. remember all the events. Thankfully, “I did get a lot of emails this year, Her role consists of mostly taking Mandan High School organizes and I sent out a lot of responses to photos at events for the yearbook, a yearbook filled with the year’s try and gain some interest and try but she also helps with the designing events and memories. setting meeting dates and times,” process.

In charge of the club that designs Gieser said. “However, nobody “I occasionally collaborate with and organizes the Mr. G on the yearbook Yearbook is John Gieser, designing process, such as who teaches Art 1 through the cover, banners, fonts, 4 and is the advisor for etc,” Cermak said. both the Art Club and the Cermak actually was Yearbook Club. not planning on joining “What I imagine the Yearbook Club at first.

Yearbook Club to be is However, she changed her students going out and mind once Gieser told her taking photos, checking what it was about. cameras out with me, “Considering that I going to events, helping am going into Graphic with design, and taking Design and am a lover of part of their yearbook,” photography, I thought Gieser said. it would be a great outlet Photo submitted by John Gieser for my abilities,” Cermak Unfortunately for the Yearbook Club, they are An initial sketch of what this year’s yearbook said. currently not working Cermak recommends for will look like. on anything due to the people that are interested fact that there are only 2 in photography and/or members. showed up.” design to join the Yearbook Club “Those 2 members show up to Yearbook club deals with many and show off their abilities. events and take photos for me,” complex and interesting processes.

“If you are someone who is really Gieser said. “Really they are “I think Yearbook Club can be a into digital design like me, or are working on scheduling and they also really interesting club,” Gieser said. into photography, or even both, I help with design.”

“It goes so deep that it could be a think the yearbook club would be a Like most clubs, the impact of class in it’s own right and it’s pretty great place to start delving into your COVID-19 unfortunately affected a intense in terms of things that you interests,” Cermak said lot of the ways the Yearbook Club are given and all the possibilities.”

Gieser is looking for dependable works. They have had to deal with Yearbook Club offers a variety of people and is open to all kinds of events being cancelled, times being chances for students to be involved cool ideas. If you are interested in changed and such. with their school. One of these joining, Gieser suggest that you “I think the scheduling aspect opurtunities is a chance for students pay close attention to your email was the worst of it,” Gieser said. to be more involved in the process of in the Fall, which is when he “It created a considerable amount making the yearbook or even fixing starts contacting people to join the of issues when it came to how to things they do not like about it.

Yearbook Club.

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And The Best Streaming Service Is...

Cons Pros — McCartney Fix, Co-News Editor

+ High quality original programming + A diverse, and ever-changing array of sourced content + Hub for all Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and Disney films past and future + Takes a quality over quantity approach to their originals + Live sports and recently aired TV episodes + Best bundling options, package options that include ESPN + Plenty of prestige, offers highest number of Oscar winning films + Will offer all Warner Bros as soon as they release in 2021

Photo sourced from Netflix

Photo sourced from Disney+

- Relies heavily on sourced content that it only has for a short time - Often increases prices randomly - If you do not like Disney properties, this thing is worthless.

- Lacks the variety of its competition - Affordable options require you to watch commercials - Features less content than Netflix

Photo sourced from Hulu

Photo sourced from HBO Max

Verdict

- The priciest option, does not allow cheaper tiers - HBO Max remains the only major service to not offer a free trial period

When viewed as a full package, Netflix remains the consensus king.

Though it lacks the single studio offerings of Disney+, the live television and sports of Hulu, and the prestige pictures of HBO Max, its offerings are just too diverse and its content library too robust, with enough variety to satisfy even the most selective consumer. If you only have the cash to pony up for a single service, do yourself a favor and stick with the king of streaming services until its competition can catch up.

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Fun Summer Events And Trips To Add To Your Schedule — Leah Emineth, General Reporter — Aspen Jewkes, Opinion Editor

Summer, 2021 has less restrictions and more opportunities for vacations. While one may not be able to go to a state far away from North Dakota, there are still many day trips or weekend trips one could go on.

Medora, North Dakota is just one example of a short day trip full of many activities.

According to MidwestLiving.com, there is the “Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Dakota Cyclery Mountain Bike Adventures, the Maah Daah Hey Trail, the Medora Musical and the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.”

While there are several different reasons why people travel to Medora, one of the big reasons is that it is only a two hour drive from Bismarck. Although Medora is a major tourist attraction in North Dakota, Lake Harmon is one popular attraction in Mandan with a trail around the entire lake.

The trail that wraps around Lake Harmon is 13.1 miles long weaving through trees, rolling hills and it slowly turns into open plains. While the lake may have a biking, hiking and walking trail, it also has a sandy beach with paddle boards, kayaks and canoes to rent but no motorized boats are allowed on the lake.

Another popular lake around 5 hours away from Mandan is Lake Pactola in South Dakota. There are many hiking trails around the lake with cliff jumping, boating and camping to entertain people.

Although the lake is around 5 hours away from the Mandan/ Bismarck area, it could be a weekend trip with friends or family. Weekend trips are not hard to take and with a summer open for countless opportunities with Covid restrictions less strict, take spontaneous adventures with the special people that life brings.

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May 2021 ND Country Fest goes from July 8th to the 10th at the New Salem fairgrounds.

Some featured guests this year will be Little Texas, Brantley Gilbert, Dustin Lynch, Diamond Rio and John Michael Montgomery.

This is the 5th anniversary of ND Country Fest, and there will be camping grounds open to stay at as well as food trucks and other small shops.

Buggies-N-Blues is on Saturday, June 12th to Sunday, June 13th on Main Street in Mandan.

Buggies-N-Blues offers a classic car show, live music, merchandise and food, and it includes cars from clubs and collectors from across the country. Spectators can enjoy a classic car parade on Friday and a concert on Saturday night.

The Mandan Rodeo Days starts July 2nd and goes until July 4th. Tickets cost $25 for anyone 13 and older and $10 for anyone under the age of 13. The Mandan Rodeo Days began 10 years before North Dakota became a state, which was142 years ago. The oldest rodeo in North Dakota is also the largest regular-season rodeo in the state paying out more than $100,000 to winning cowboys and cowgirls.

The North Dakota state fair in Minot starts July 23rd and goes until July 31st. Attendees can go on a plethora of rides and can stop at a food truck to get cheese curds, lemonade, corn dogs or a funnel cake. This year Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Casey Donahew, Billy Idol and more will be performing at the fair.

Maah Daah Hey is a series of races that take you across a singletrack trail in Medora on July 31st. The event will be taking place on August 1st and participants have the option to do a 106, 75, 50, 25 or 13 mile bike race. A big seller for many is the beautiful views of the badlands, which is just a bonus to the race. The 100 mile bike race is described as being a very advanced course for strong riders whereas the shorter races are for beginners and avid riders who only have a couple races under their belt. A free pasta meal is offered before the race to get riders prepared for a fun day in nature.

The Medora Musical starts June 9th and goes until September 11th. The show is performed live outside dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the badlands and to the spirit of the old west. The show features live singing and dancing from world class performers from around the nation. There is also a re-enactment of Theodore Roosevelt’s famous charge during the battle of San Juan hill. A big patriotic finale with fireworks finishes off the show.

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The Flipside: Summer Edition — Josey Jackson, General Reporter

Dominic Kautzmann Freshman

Brookelle Schafer Sophomore

Adam Gress Junior

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

“Strawberry.”

“ Cookies and Cream.”

“Maple nut.”

“Maple walnut with Hershey’s syrup from the can.”

John Gieser Teacher

“Chocolate cause it is the best and you can’t change my mind.”

Ana Wingenbach Senior

What is the perfect temperature to go to the pool?

“80.”

“80-85.”

“Like 80.”

“As long as it is not freezing or boiling.”

“85 and above.”

What vacations are you going on this summer?

“I am going to Texas.”

“I am going to Florida.”

“I’ a going to Minnesota.”

“Planning on going to Fargo to move.”

“I am going to Alaska and we are planning on going to South Dakota to the black hills.”

All photos by Josey Jackson

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve done this year?

Noobs of the Month Freshman

Freshman

Taeryn Seibel

Omar Foley

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve done this year?

“I do too many embarrassing things to remember them.”

‘‘I fell down the stairs and knocked down some upperclassmen.’’

Who is your favorite teacher?

Who is your favorite teacher?

‘‘Mrs. Cahoon and Mrs. Southerland.”

“Do not tell Mrs. Bouche, but it is Mrs. Olson.”

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The SenioorrFFlipside — Ryan Ulrich, Sports and News Editor

If you could give high school a grade, what would it be?

Senior Natashia Tesky

What is the biggest thing you will miss from high school?

“I would give it a A.”

“All of the people and friends I have made.”

What are you most excited about once high school is over?

“I am excited to see where college and life takes me.”

Photo submitted by Natashia Tesky

Senior Jordan Oleyte

“If I had to give it a grade, I would have to give it a solid B. It would be an A+ if it was not falling apart..”

“The biggest thing I am going miss are the teachers. If you get the right ones, your day just gets 100 times better.”

“I am very excited to live life, meet new people and do things I have never done before.”

Photo taken by Ryan Ulrich

Senior Lizzie Allan

“Mr. Fitterer’s constant roasts.”

“Solid C-.”

“Being a trophy wife.”

Photo taken by Ryan Ulrich

Senior Jonathan Lafleur

“I would give it a Bbecause it was overall pretty good but not amazing.”

Photo taken by Ryan Ulrich

“I will miss all the good friends that I am not going see anymore or at least for a while.”

“I am excited to just start my life, make the most out of college and see where it goes.”

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best of the class of 2021, Senior the voted for by the class of 2021 Superlatives — Kelsie Hildebrand, Editor-in-Chief Photos submitted by the retrospective seniors.

The class of 2021 is unlike any other. This class has such great potential with profound talents, interests and ideas for the future, which is right around the corner. The class of 2021 has grown up together and it is time to celebrate. Below are the first place winner of the senior superlatives honoring a few of the stand-out students as voted for by the class of 2021.

Dakota Sweeney Most likely to go to the Olympics

Isaiah Jasmann Biggest Flirt

Caleb McDonald Class Clown Senior Section 20

Olivia Leingang Most likely to go to Harvard

Jaxon Duttenhefer Most likely to win a Super Bowl

Bryce Bennett Marching band MVP

Jenna Wilson

Biggest Trendsetter

Kelsie Hildebrand Most likely to write a New York Times Bestseller

Braden Ressler

Most likely to run for president

Garret Schaefbauer

Most likely to be besties with your parents

Nicole Wu

Most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize

Lucas Wolt

Most likely to streak at a football game

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Taylor Leingang

Abigayle Johnson

Jaden Just

Grace Berger

Best Hair

Most likely to be a supermodel

Most likely to cure cancer

Most contagious laugh

Jayce Lowman

Aspen Jewkes

Anthony Johnson

Benjamin Kleinknect

The one everybody Most likely to travel the world had a crush on

Drew Gerhardt

Most likely to get mauled by a bear

Karley Cermak

Adam Bitz

Most likely to become a big-shot CEO

Kylie Osborn

Most likely to end Most likely to be on up on broadway a reality tv show

Most likely to distract the substitute teacher so they forget to give out the assignment

James Barnhardt

Life of the party

Ryan Ulrich and Braden Ressler Best bromance

Most likely to get ID’d at 30

Autumn Richardson

Most likely to become a Tik Tok star

Cayden Radar Best car

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Senior Thank You’s May 2021

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Class Of 2021 Shares Their Words Of Wisdom

— Leah Emineth, General Reporter

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“Live life a quarter mile at a time.” - Ben Kleinknecht

“You are the only one who can make it a good day.”

- Bailey Dammous

“It’s been Lit.” - Megan Helvig

“If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.”

- Lizzie

“Make everyday a Baja Blast cuz it could be your Baja last,” William Shakespeare.

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— Aspen Jewkes, Opinion Editor

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The Next — Aspen Jewkes, Opinion Editor

BSC Ayden Himmelspach: Land Real Estate James Barnhardt: Heating and Air Cassidy Schmidt: Real Estate

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Sydney Gustavsson: Nursing

Bailey Dammous: Early Education

Hannah Statsny: Communications

Rylee Bowers: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Jordan Oleyte: Computer Science

Kadin Scott: Cybersecurity Payton Loerch: Forensic Science

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Univeristy of Mary

NDSU

NDSU

Jordan Neutman: Computer Science

Kassidi Hatzenbuhler: Elementary Education

Allie Fleck: Civil Engineering

Anastasia Wingenbach: Animal Science

Abbie Parsons: Elementary Education

Mercedez Rosario: Social Work

Taylen Thomas: Pre-Chiropractic and Political Science

Megan Helvig: Children’s Occupational Therapy

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Military

NDSU

NDSU

Justice McKenna- Air Force

ShiAnne Boehm: Agriculture Engineering

Aubrey Spangelo: Music Performance

Olin Halstengard

Chase Strinden: Air Force

Shayla Newgard: Political Science and Criminal Justice

Grace Berger: Dietetics

Arizona State University Chloe Beck: Human Services Ashley Mindt: Political Science Jenna Wilson: Pre-Law

South Dakota School of Mines

Missouri State University

Danniele Lueder: Mathematics

Jaden Just: Wildlife Biology

Ian Eilers Riley Engelstad

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Owen Mattoon: Air Force

NDSU Olivia Leingang: Architecture, Minoring in Spanish Harleigh Walther: Forensic Psychology

May 2021

Four Years Montana State University

Oklahoma State University

Kylie Wieland: PreVeterinary Medicine

Symantha Cunningham: Forensic Engineering

UND Karley Cermak: Graphic Design

UND Mallory Sheldon: Human Resources

BSC Melissa Serna: Theatre

Coy Berreth: Welding Madi Lennie: Nursing

UND Kelsie Hildebrand: Aviation

Taylor Nelson: Psychiatry

Kate Kesler: Pre-Med

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Paige Ressler: PreVeterinary Medicine Concordia College Lizzie Allan: Finance

Elizabeth Felderman: Dentisty

Military

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Cayden Rader: Trade School Maddie Dubuque: Hair Academy Isaiah Jasmann: Pastoral Studies

Kolten Barnhard: Mathematics Education

Katelynn Simpson: Neonatal Nursing

Aspen Jewkes: Dietetics

Livia Obrigewitch: Pre-Med

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Matia Anderson: Animal Biomedical Sciences

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Josie Heinle: Social Work

Brianna Helbling: Integrative and Molecular Biology

Ben Kleinknecht: Nurse Anesthetist

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Kira Meske: Nursing

Kelsie Hildebrand: Army National Guard Harleigh Walther: Army National Guard

Zell Harvey: Graphic Design Lucas Wolt: Business

Cort Heinert: Agriculture Systems Management Kaylyn Haug: Business

Univeristy of Mary Garret Schaefbauer: PreLaw Jacob Pierce: Exercise Science

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Annabelle Matthews

We are so proud of you and we are so excited for your adventure to begin at MSUM, We love you, Mom and Dad

Andrew Castillo Andrew, We are so incredibly proud of the young man you have become. We can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish in this life! Congratulations!

Love, Dad, mom, Jacob, Kayla & Abby

Aubrey Spangelo Aubrey, to say that we are proud of the person you have become is an understatement. Your hard work and dedication in all facets of your life should be an inspiration to us all. We have enjoyed every minute of the journey! Love you! Mom and Dad

Brock and Sydney Bauer

We are proud of the adults you have become, the memories you create and the way you embrace every moment. Your future is bright!

Love ~ Mom & Dad

Avery Hauff Whatever you decide to do in Life, Make sure it makes you Happy!

Love you more Mom, Dad, Ethan and Cooper

Cassidy Davidson Cassidy, Congratulations on your graduation and all of your accomplishments. Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance has paid off in the classroom and rodeo arena. Good luck at UND as you pursue your medical career.

We know you will be a great surgeon. Love you always, Dad, Mom, Cash, Brandi, & Kenny

Trey Hohbein

If you want something you have never had, you have to do something you have never done.

Megan Helvig

Be Bold enough to use your voice, Brave enough to listen to your heart and Strong enough to live the life you have always imagined! We are so proud of you! Love Jen & Ernie

Halle Johnson

Halle, we are so proud of you and all your accomplishments.

Can’t wait to see what your future holds.

Love Mom, Kinley and Sydney

Parker Heydt

Since you have such a big brain, I wouldn’t be surprised if you have trouble keeping your balance. Maybe that’s why graduates need a funny cap. Congratulations! We’re very proud of you!

Love Dad, Mom & Ruby

Kailey Finck

Ryan Ulrich Ryan, Wishing you all the best as you begin the next exciting chapter of your life!

All our love, Mom, Dad, and Kenzie

Kailey, You have grown into a beautiful, strong, intelligent young woman.

We are so proud of you! A new journey begins, go confidently in the direction of your dreams. We love you!! Mom & Hunter Anderson Congratulations Hunter Allen!

Mitch We are all very proud of your

accomplishments up to this point and are excited to support you in your next journey. Enjoy the opportunities that await you.

Keep smiling and brightening others’ days, we all love you!

Kylie Wieland Congratulations Kylie!! We are so proud of all your accomplishments & wish you the best in your future at Montana State!

We love you Mom, Dad, Casey & Connor

Taylor Seefeldt

Dakota Sweeney We are all very proud of you and all your hard work from Gramma Sweeney Papa Gramma Lucy Grampa Tom And Mom & Dad

We are so proud of the young man you have become.

In your life’s journey, continue to be as caring and compassionate as you are today. Love Mom, Dad and Kelby

Elizabeth Haroldson

Congrats Ellie, You have been such a joy to raise. May you achieve all your goals and dreams. You make us Proud! Love Mom and Mike

Shayla Newgard

Congratulations on all of your hard work.

We are so proud of you. Keep pushing towards your goals and remember we will always be here cheering you on! Love, Dad, Mom, and Kayda

Brooke Stroh

Patrick Lundeen

Brooke, Wishing you Patrick, Seems like yesterday when you came into my life. Youall are the still best as as sweet and kind as you have always you begin the been! You are loved so much!! next chapter of your life.

Congratulations.

Love, Mom, Dad, and George

Kelsie Hildebrand As you start this new journey in life remember The Biggest Adventure You can take is to Live the Life of your Dreams!

Let it be Fantastic, Crazy, Wonderful, unbelievable and unforgettable.

We couldn’t be more proud of our Kelsie girl!

We love you to infinity times a thousand.

Mom and Dad

Taylor Nelson

Congratulations Taylor! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what your future holds! Carpe diem~Seize the day! We know you will do exactly that & go far in life! Love, Mom, Dad, Devin & Noah

Paige Ressler Congratulations!

We are so proud of you Paige.

Continue to be Brave and Fearless on your journey in life. Love always, Mom Dad and Carson

Abigayle Johnson

Behind You, All of your memories.

Before You, All your dreams.

Around you, All who love you.

Within you All you need.

We are so proud of you, Congratulations!.

Love, Your Family

May 2021

Athlete of the Month February- March 2021 — Shaydin Ell, General Reporter

Junior

Morgan Sheldon What is your favorite team meal?

“Definitely pasta like chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden.”

Who makes Practice the most fun? “ Probably Allison Fleck. She is just my high jump buddy, and we practice everything together. She is always smiling.”

What’s Your Favorite sports movie?

“Gameplan.”

Photo by Kelsie Hildebrand

Senior

Jacob Pierce

What is your favorite team meal?

“Mac and Cheese. I love myself some mac and cheese.”

Who makes practice the most fun?

“I think I do.”

What is your favorite sports movie?

“Does Grownups count? I really like Grownups.”

Photo by Kelsie Hildebrand

Junior

Wyatt Hermanson

What is your favorite team meal?

“Anytime we go to B-dubs, no specific reason, we just have a lot of fun when we go there.”

Who makes practice the most fun?

“Sebastian Mott because he is just hilarious and always makes us laugh. He never fails to lighten the mood at practice and meets.”

What is your favorite sports movie?

“Sandlot. Not only is it a hilarious movie, but it shows the importance of friendship and overcoming doubt.”

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Photo submitted by Wyatt Hermanson

Senior

Eric LaFleur

What is your favorite team meal?

“Probably Buffalo Wild Wings, that is the one we go to the most.”

Who makes practice the most fun?

“Ryan Bergman because he spends the whole practice joking around.”

What is your favorite sports movie?

“One of the Adam Sandler ones like Happy Gilmore or Water boy.”

Photo submitted by Eric LaFleur

Senior

Sydney Gustavsson What is your favorite team meal?

“Olive Garden Dates.”

Who makes practice the most fun?

“Everyone together is always fun.”

What is your favorite sports movie?

“Coach Carter.”

Photo by Kelsie Hildebrand

May 2021

Sports Spotlight: Mandan Baseball Back In Action With A New Look With a new field and a chance to compete for the state title on their home field the Braves have the opportunity to have a special season. Having a two year buildup into the season also adds fuel to the fire with the anticipation of what this team can achieve.

When it comes to any sports season, achieving a fast start is important towards positioning the team on the right track. This is something the Braves have been able to achieve starting strong with a solid record, which sets the team on the right track so far.

“We have won some really key games, and I would say that will help us in the late season,” senior Blake Kilen said.

“Our defense and our pitching have been really good.”

While the Braves have started out the season solid, postponement of games has been something that has gotten in the way of being able to play.

Nonetheless, this is something that the team knows can not get in the way towards an otherwise promising start to the season.

“Well, for the few games we had, our offense was clicking,” Kilen said.

“Our defense has as well, and we have been able to put in some high scoring numbers.”

Besides postponement of games, having that gap year of no baseball the previous year has added some new challenges to start the year. This challenge is something that the team has been able to embrace and adapt coming into the season.

“It has been challenging because the last time I saw these boys play, they were freshmen and sophomores, and there has been a lot of growth both mentally and physically during that time,” Head Coach Dewitt Mack said. “Trying to

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Photo by Mccartney Fix

Senior Ben Kleinknecht winding up the pitch.

Photo by Mccartney Fix

Junior Lucus Burgum winding up the pitch.

figure out where everybody fits and who can do what has been kind of a challenge as it is like I am a first-year coach all over again.”

Even though the team has expressed plenty of promise in their games, their positive attitude is something that has stood out as well throughout the season. This is something quite encouraging that will help the team through all the grits and grinds this season will have to offer.

“The big thing is the attitude and excitement, and they have a very positive attitude, while being supportive of their teammates and are encouraging all the time with a good team concept going,” Mack said. “I also enjoy the fact that they are excited to be there and want to be there every day for practice and games, which shows they are working hard to get better every day.”

The hard work and comradery expressed by the team has been something to pride themselves on. This has been a bright spot for the team and cannot be ignored.

“The excitement in their enthusiasm to get to the ballpark, working on skills in practice and the attitude of wanting to be there every day for everybody when other people have success has been great,” Mack said. “I have not seen selfishness on many of these boys, which is a great team concept there which they are big on embracing very adamantly that they are going to be a good team.”

The Braves will look to carry their solid start of the season into the regional tournament. The chance of playing in the state tournament on their home field is something that does not happen very often, and will provide great motivation throughout the season.

May 2021

Sports Roundup — Leah Emineth, General Reporter

“We have not lost to any team thus far,” senior Elizabeth Felderman said. “We have had a few girls with some tight matches that were able to fight and win, which is really key Photo by Scout Hurley

“The season has been going great,” junior Andi Borchers said.

“We are putting up a big fight against some of the top teams in the WDA, and just are playing more cohesively as a team than ever.”

Photo submitted by Andi Borchers

“The season is going great so far,” senior Treys Tietz said. “We have a lot of people qualifying for state and we want the team to reach its full potential.”

Photo by Kelsie Hildebrand

Photo submitted by Sophia Mcleish

“This season is the best season we have had in years. We are placed second in WDA and we have a five game winning streak,” junior Sophia Mcleish said. “We have never made it very far in state and this year i think we have the ability to do it.”

“This season has been going very well so far,” senior Allie Fleck said.

“There have been meet and school records that have already been broken this year and we have a lot of athletes qualifying for state.”

Photo submitted by Allie Fleck

“This year we hope to make it to the WDA tournament,” senior Drew Gerhardt said.

“We also hope to make it to state because we will be hosting it this year.”

Photo by McCartney Fix

“Honestly we just want to improve as a whole,” senior Trey Hobein said.

“The team is a work in progress but it is filled with kids who have passion for the game and if we can improve by a spot or two a week it would be a win for us.” Photo submitted by Trey Hobein

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