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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!

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

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

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