April 2018 by St. Mary's Messenger

April 2018

The Jazz Combo prepares for their final concert | page 2

Alum, Ally Appleby, reaches for the stars as an intern at NASA | page 9

Students see relics of Saint of the Month, Padre Pio | page 11

April 2018

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Reader, Happy April Messenger readers! As this year winds down, we here at the Messenger want to make sure you don’t miss anything important going on the month. Our feature follows the Jazz Combo, a group of students who are excelling at jazz and preparing for their final concert. We also interviewed our former Editor-in-Chief, Ally Appleby, to hear about her internship at NASA. It’s a crazy time of year at St. Mary’s and with this month’s edition everyone is sure to find something that will help them relax during all the chaos.

Jordan Aberle Editor-in-Chief

OUR MISSION The St. Mary’s Messenger is dedicated to creating a quality source of news for the St. Mary’s Central High School community. The Messenger strives to foster a sense of family through publications centered around the student body with a focus on the fundamental values of creativity and integrity.

OUR EDITORS JORDAN ABERLE Editor-in-Chief

ANTHONY VECCHIA Layout Editor

KAMRYN HELLMAN Feature Editor

AUDREY WENTZ Opinion Editor

AMELEA CALDWELL Entertainment Editor

AMALIA THOMAS Religion Editor

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS Alum, Ally Appleby, reaches for the stars as an intern at NASA

MAKING SHOTS AND TAKING NAMES Recap a strong season for Saints girls’ and boys’ basketball

ON THE COVER

ANDERSON HAGEROTT Sports Editor

Students got to witness relics of Padre Pio on display at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Picture by Hannah Gardner

OUR WRITERS Megha Bharadwaj Allison Braun Ryan Brown Darian Coghlan Andrea Frank

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PREPARING FOR AP EXAMS Get tips on how to strive for a five, or at least survive

Trysten Ruhland Rachel Rusch Kendall Tibor Grace Volk Sydnie Welch

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FEATURE

The Jazz Combo poses for a picture in downtown Bismarck Pictures provided by Anthony Vecchia

The Coolest Combo in Town

The Messenger gets the inside scoop on the St. Mary’s Jazz Combo | Kathryn Goettle & Hannah Gardner

alking through the halls of St. Mary’s after school on any given Tuesday, one may have noticed the faint sound of jazz music drifting through the doors of the music room. These lively sounds are coming from the St. Mary’s Jazz Combo. This group of seven works hard every week to master the art of jazz music so that others can enjoy listening to it. Senior Anthony Vecchia said, “We want our audience to experience the true charisma of jazz music.” This requires hard work and dedication, because mastering Jazz is not an easy feat.

HOW IS JAZZ UNIQUE?

Jazz music is extremely different than any other kind of music. Most bands or choirs are large and have a director in front of them. Jazz music, on the other hand, rarely has a director and relies highly on the musicians themselves to decide which intonation to use and even how the songs will be played. It is rare for an instrumental jazz group to follow the music as it written; many groups change the form of the music, making it unique to the group, and even improvise over the melody. Playing jazz in this

way takes hard work and good ears, and the St. Mary’s Jazz Combo has both. Their music is unique and fun to listen to.

WHAT IS A JAZZ COMBO?

The St. Mary’s Jazz Combo’s sound has changed throughout the years as players have come and graduated. But what even is a jazz “While a Jazz band has four or five of the same instrument, a Jazz combo is a small ensemble with usually only one instrument of a kind.” combo? How is it any different from a regular jazz band? While a jazz band has four or five of the same instrument, a jazz combo is a small ensemble with usually only one instrument of a kind. Often, a combo will have a trap set, saxophone or trumpet, bass, and piano. Usually, a combo will have between five to seven players. Our jazz combo at St. Mary’s is special because it is one of the 2

JAZZ COMBO PERSONNEL

Anthony Vecchia

Trumpet/Vocals

Shawn Holweger

Betheny Krieger Audrey Wentz Kendall Tibor

Saxophone Trombone

only active high school combos remaining in the area. These few devoted players give up a couple hours each week in order to become better at playing jazz music on their particular instruments. The group at St. Mary’s plays a variety of tunes including rock, funk, swing, Latin, and even fusion. “Our main goal is to inspire the enjoyable and exhilarating nature of jazz all while expanding our own musical abilities,” Anthony Vecchia, the lead bass player, stated. “When the whole group comes together and pours all of their heart into the moment, the music becomes something more. It becomes what it is supposed to be.” The Jazz Combo continually strives to better themselves as players and work together so that they can share their love of jazz music with other people and create a fun, music-filled environment.

MAKING UP THE COMBO

The St. Mary’s Jazz Combo is composed of a group of seven students who love to work hard in order to play music that is fun to listen to. Shawn Holweger keeps the beat on the trap set while Anthony Vecchia lays it down on the bass. Joey Huber’s skills are featured on the guitar and Madisyn Rusch keeps it real on the piano. The group also has three horn players. Kendall Tibor plays the low notes on the trombone, Audrey Wentz plays both the “This group loves playing music, and they work hard so that others can experience the true nature of the sound.” soprano and alto saxophones (depending on the song), and Betheny Krieger plays the trumpet and occasionally adds some vocals to the songs. Though the group is mostly student-led, they also have the

Madisyn Rusch Joel Huber

Bass Guitar Drums Piano

Guitar

opportunity to play with Mr. and Mrs. Chambers. Vecchia said, “It is always super fun playing with them and interacting with them ‘musician to musician’ as opposed to ‘musician to director.’” This group loves playing music, and they work hard so that others can experience the true nature of the sound.

OUTREACH

The Combo has had many opportunities this past year to share their love for music with the community. They have played at a variety of SMCHS and community events including the Bismarck Area Catholic Education Foundation Banquet and the annual Grandparents’ Day Mass. They also were the only jazz combo to perform at the 2018 University of Mary Jazz Festival. More recently, they showcased their talents at Trinity Lutheran Church for the Artists Celebrating Christ art show.

The group has often been featured before band concerts, and last year they had their first stand-alone concert. The concert was full of impromptu ideas, making it laidback and fun to watch. Anthony Vecchia said that it was a “huge success,” and that they “will be doing the same this year.”

THE LEGEND CONTINUES

Continuing the tradition, this year’s fun and unique concert will be on April 25th at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room following the National Honor Society ceremony. The Combo will be playing a variety of music, including songs from their favorite group Snarky Puppy, Jazz classics like Watermelon Man, and they will even perform an original

“Last year they had their first stand-alone concert. The concert was full of impromptu ideas, making it laidback and fun to watch.” song. The Combo will also feature Betheny Krieger on vocals for a couple tunes, like a cover of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” There is no more perfect way to end a cool spring evening than to attend a casual, laidback concert in a oneon-one setting with the players themselves. Bring a friend to celebrate the gift of music, support the gifted musicians in the Jazz Combo, and have a relaxing evening!

A. Last year’s final Combo concert B. The Combo performs at Artists Celebrating Christ in March 2018 C. The Combo works with an adjudicator at the 2018 UMary Jazz Fest

OPINION

Students fill out a bubble sheet Pictures by Anthony Vecchia

Preparing for AP Tests

Get tips on how to strive for a five, or at least survive | Kamryn Hellman

t’s AP exam season for many upperclassmen. As an AP exam survivor, I have a few tips that will help you make the most of your prep time, as well as endure the looming test day.

STUDY TIME

Don’t stress too much. The AP courses are designed to prepare you for the test all year, so it’s not worth having a mental breakdown the night before.

On the other hand, don’t check out. Just because you’ve been tested on the material all year doesn’t mean you’ll remember it in May.

Set up a study schedule. Put the test date on your calendar and count back three or four weeks. Instead of cramming for hours each night in the week leading up to the big day, schedule study time for fifteen to twenty minutes per day during April.

Keep the material fresh in your mind. Invest in some flash cards or a review book, and pull these out instead of your phone when you have a few minutes of down time.

Take advantage of released AP test materials. Attend those review sessions. Practice using multiple-choice packets you’ve gone over in class. Know what to expect on exam day, and you won’t have to waste time figuring out vague directions.

EXAM DAY

Eat breakfast. Even if you’re not a big breakfast person, at least scarf down some toast and drink a lot of water. Your mind works best when it’s hydrated, and you won’t be distracted by a rumbling stomach.

Bring the supplies you need. I’m talking about pencils and pens. Pencils break; bring extras, but don’t be that person with like twelve of them (unless you’re willing to share). Bring pens that aren’t close to running out of ink.

Answer every question. It’s possible you will run out of time to answer every multiple-choice question. That’s okay. Just make sure you fill in a bubble for every question, even if it’s a total guess. They drill this into you in class, but it’s true.

Don’t panic. You have to realize that once you’re in the test room, you know what you know and the studying frenzy is over. You can’t change how much or how little you’ve prepared. Just stay calm and take the test.

Celebrate. Wow, that was a super exhausting test! Go out for lunch with your fellow AP exam survivors. and discuss the test. I promise the College Board will not hunt you down, no matter how intimidating their contract demanding a Number 2 pencil signature may seem.

Prom As It Should Be

Forget about expensive dresses and fancy dinners, prom should be fun | Jordan Aberle

et’s face it. Prom is way to expensive. I know girls who are spending over $800 on a dress, hair, and makeup for ONE night. This isn’t a wedding, so why is it so expensive to participate? I firmly believe prom would be way more fun if it were more affordable for everyone. Now, I know what you’re all thinking: what makes prom so fun is getting all dressed up, going out for dinner before the dance, and having a great time with friends. I agree. I also love all the activities prom night entails, but it does not need to cost an arm and a leg to have that fun! I think prom dresses and tuxes should be fancy, but girls do not have to spend a fortune on a dress to have fun, and guys could consider wearing a suit that they already own for the occasion. This way, we could still look classy with outfits we probably would wear again. Another problem with prom is people take it too seriously. People were already worrying about this year’s prom in January, five months before the occasion. Prom is not worth all the time people put into preparing for it. It is just one night, and the dance is pretty much like other school dances, so why do people worry so much about it? Prom is supposed to be a great night making memories with friends and getting a chance to get dressed up and go out. It’s a night that should be full of laughs, pictures, dancing, and good times. These attributes of prom shouldn’t be overrun by spending a bunch of money and having ridiculous expectations for the kind of night it will be This year, let’s take a step back from all the worrying about prom being perfect and enjoy prom for what it should be: a fun time.

Last year’s Prom decor Pictures provided by Mrs. Eileen Larson

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ENTERTAINMENT

Avengers: Infinity War

What does Marvel have in store for the world’s favorite superheroes? | Allison Braun

n exceptional cinematic expedition a decade in the making and crossing the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War conveys the definitive, most dangerous movie in Marvel Cinematic history. The Avengers along with their superhero allies must prepare to sacrifice everything in order to somehow defeat Thanos before his thirst for destruction terminates the entire universe as they know it. With such a big movie, there’s bound to be some big changes as well. Theories have been bouncing around since the first trailer dropped, and some of them are bound to be accurate. Despite Marvel’s reluctance to permanently kill off characters (Bucky, Coulson, Loki, Groot, Nick Fury, etc.), many fans predict that this will be the final film for certain Avengers, namely Captain America, Iron Man, and Vision. Chris Evans’ contract with Marvel is ending after Infinity War, leading many theorists to believe that this could be Cap’s last stand. Evans has also stated that he wants to see his character’s development to its end, which may be sooner than many fans are ready for. The ten-year journey of Tony Stark on the big screen has been quite the journey, so how much more storyline development is possible? How much more can Tony develop as a character, especially if he’s not the sole focus of the film? Vision possesses the Mind stone, one of the Infinity Stones that Thanos is willing to destroy planets to get. If/when Thanos takes the Mind stone, will Vision bite the dust or simply become powerless? Only the film will reveal the fate of these heroes. On the lighter side, there are some less death-related theories. Popular fan beliefs predict that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel could be making a debut in Infinity War, as an introduction to the

character’s solo movie set to premiere next March. Thor is thought to be forging a new weapon based on a recent trailer. After his trusty hammer was destroyed in Thor: Ragnarok, it would make sense that the god of thunder needs a new tool to kick bad guy butts. Finally, despite the lesson learned from every horror movie ever, the Avengers are believed to split up throughout this film. Not the best strategy against the biggest threat to the entire universe, but whatever. The team is scattered all across the globe. Captain America and Black Widow are fighting Outriders, Thanos’s servant “With such a big movie, there’s bound to be some big changes.” army, in Wakanda. Black Panther and Shiri render a plan to protect Vision from Corvus Glaive, Thanos’s general. The Hulk and Falcon embark on a journey to defeat Proxima Midnight, another highranking military leader. Iron Man and the Guardians join forces to overthrow Thanos. Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Iron Man will team up to fight Black Order, Thanos’s task force. I am looking forward to seeing all of the superheroes come together to fight the ultimate bad guy, Thanos. I am excited to see how they will all interact with each other and what bonds will form. It will be one of the greatest movies in Marvel cinematic history and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. Avengers: Infinity War premieres April 27 and is rated PG-13.

Alumni Connections

Alum, Ally Appleby, reaches for the stars as an intern at NASA | Hannah Gardner

lly Appleby is an alumna of St. Mary’s. During her high school career, Appleby took part in speech, theater, band, newspaper, Student Ambassadors, Leo Lions, and Student Congress and particularly enjoyed English class. After graduating in 2013, she attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, double majoring in communications/journalism and Catholic Studies. Four years later, she graduated from college in May of 2017. She is currently an intern at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. This was the first NASA location, and they just celebrated the centennial anniversary last year. The first astronauts trained here, and when Neil Armstrong was asked what landing on the moon was like he said, “Like Langley.” When asked if she is enjoying her internship, Ally responded: “I love working at NASA! I don’t think the novelty will ever go away. I have been here for seven months, and I still get excited to come to work every day. It is surreal to be even a small part of such a distinguished agency.” As NASA prepares to send manned missions to Mars and the moon, Appleby got the chance to see the details of the cutting-edge preparation. Appleby also mentions that it’s also a very cool time to be a woman at NASA. Before, women have never been to deep space (anywhere beyond low Earth orbit). Now that women are part of the astronaut corps, the next manned mission will mean bringing women to the moon and beyond. She is proud to be surrounded by countless remarkable women who inspire her to unceasingly work towards her goals and dreams. Appleby works in the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate as a Web and Media Development intern. Her daily work involves creating new content and updating existing content on their website. She also interviews various engineers, to create web pages about their projects, alongside managing their Twitter account. Her favorite part of the job is outreach. Appleby shared, “I didn’t know anything about space or aviation before I started this internship, so I am very passionate about sharing what I have learned.” She recalls that one day she wore a flight suit and walked in the governor’s inauguration parade. There are about 80 interns 9

Appleby interns at NASA Pictures provided by Ally Appleby

interns this session that work with Appleby. Sometimes, NASA will put on tours for their employees, which means they get to explore various places throughout the building. Langley Research Center has a lot of wind tunnels, a robotic arm, inflatable Martian habitats, the lunar landing facility, and much more. A group in her directorate once created a Mars habitat virtual reality experience that she has used a few times. She has also visited another NASA center. Appleby’s sister also works at NASA and was the person who first encouraged Appleby to look at the internship program. “I never imagined that a communications degree would lead me here, but there are all sorts of different careers at NASA. There are three internship sessions a year, so I reapplied for my position each term. The process was surprisingly simple, and I had an incredible team of three mentors who supervise and guide my projects.” Appleby has learned much from the experience, saying “Once I started at NASA, I realized I want to attend graduate school. Everyone here is incredibly innovative and driven, which made me want to go further in my own education. My internship ends in August, and after that I plan to begin working on a master’s in communication while I start a real job. Looking even further ahead, I would like to get a Ph.D. and become a professor. Completing the degrees separately will allow me to evaluate my goals when the time comes, because I could also see myself continuing to a career in aerospace communication and outreach.” Appleby’s advice to students who want to pursue a similar career is that rather than wasting your time on activities and classes that don’t allow you to thrive and grow, participate in fulfilling activities and classes that will lead you to a satisfying career. High school and college years present a uniquely special time to take reasonable risks. This internship gave her an “exciting opportunity to move to the other side of the country and create a home [there].” For anyone who is interested in more info, she gave some other NASA websites to learn more about space and more. Her favorites are solarsystem.nasa.gov and voyager.jpl.nasa.gov.

Easter Pranks

With Easter and April Fools Day overlapping earlier this month, some pranks got egg-cellent | Anna Braun

aster is the time of year we celebrate Christ rising from the dead. This year, this wonderful day of our liberation from sin lands on the day of the year designated for you to prank your loved ones. Yes, Easter fell on April Fool’s Day. It doesn’t seem very nice to prank those you love on the day that Jesus rose from the dead after dying for our sins. But nonetheless, the rare occasion made for some hilarious Easter-themed pranks. Here are a couple... - Wrap grapes in tinfoil to trick those receiving them that they are candy eggs. Alternatively, you could wrap an avocado in tinfoil and trick someone into thinking it’s an enormous chocolate egg - Disguise veggies as various treats, such as wrapping up carrots to look like tootsie rolls, wrapping broccoli in colorful plastic to look like lollipops, or dipping Brussel sprouts in chocolate, adding some sprinkles, and telling your victims it’s a delicious cake pop. - Blow up some Peeps in the microwave (not much of a prank, but an Easter classic!) - Put jelly beans in an ice dispenser so when people go get ice they get jelly beans. A delicious addition to any drink! - Carefully unwrap the bottom of a chocolate bunny, preferably a hollow one. Use a knife to make a small hole in the bottom and add any condiment (ketchup, mustard, go wild!). Rewrap and be sure to save the bunny for your favorite sibling. Or if you are feeling these aren’t the right pranks for you, you can go the more traditional route. -Put cling wrap on the toilet seat -Put shaving cream on someone’s hand while sleeping and give them a tickle

Mrs. Vollmers’ Easter prank: chocolate covered cotton balls Picture provided by Mrs. Vollmers -Switch out the Oreo cream with toothpaste -Put sticky notes on every surface in the victim’s room. -Air horn behind the door. Always sure to make a great entrance. -Put plastic bugs on the inside of a lamp. Terrifying, gross, and easy. You can do almost anything to prank someone these days. But since this year April Fools fell on Easter, many people were hesistant to pull pranks because of the sacredness of the day.

Teachers Pick: Mr. Harris | Megha Bharadwaj

n case you haven’t heard, Mr. Harris is leaving St. Mary’s to pursue his dream of getting his master’s (aka going to grad school). Fortunately, the Messenger was able to sit down with him and ask some questions about his past, present, and future. We wish him all the best at grad school. MESSENGER: Why are you leaving St. Mary’s and what are your future plans? MR. HARRIS: I knew coming in that I wanted to get my master’s done and go to grad school, and the timing felt right this year. I was planning on probably leaving last year, but it just didn’t feel right, as I discerned. And so this year it felt right, that it was time to go, and I’m going to try to be a graduate assistant in strength conditioning at the collegiate level while also getting a master’s degree, somewhere along the lines of sports performance or athletic administration. A goal in the next five to ten years would be becoming a strength coach within the collegiate level, depending on where I go, what level. Down the road, it would be a goal to be an athletic director at the high school level at some point.

Megha interviews Mr. Harris Picture provided by Megha Bharadwaj M: Is it possible you will come back to St. Mary’s? H: In the short term, no. I don’t see that happening, although I guess you never know. But in the short term, next five to ten years, it doesn’t look like it. But you can never say never. M: What is your favorite memory from teaching or coaching? H: It always goes back to the relationships with kids. I don’t know if there is one favorite moment that sticks out. I think it’s like after each one of the state championships we won, too. I’m already thinking about the process to the next [championship]. So, I think it’s just the days of building those relationships, spending time with the kids in the classroom or in the weight room. 10

RELIGION

Saint of the Month: Padre Pio

Relics of Padre Pio on display at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Picture by Hannah Gardner

| Hannah Gardner

n Tuesday, March 12th, all students in religion classes were bussed to the Cathedral to see the relics of St. Padre Pio. Bishop Kagan offered multiple Masses throughout the day and adoration was offered for people to come kneel before the Blessed Sacrament surrounded by the relics of this iconic saint. Padre Pio was born on May 25th, 1887 in the small town of Pietrelcina, Italy. His birth name was Francesco Forgione and he was raised by his mother Giuseppa and his father Grazio. Even as a young boy, he received gifts of the Holy Spirit. As he got older, he could bilocate and prophesize, and read people’s souls. He was known for receiveing all five marks of the stigmata. They caused him great pain and suffering and he often wore gloves to hide the wounds on his hands. At one point, he was even forced to perform Mass at odd hours to hide these from society. For most of his life

he struggled with extreme illnesses that kept him confined to his hometown. On average, Padre Pio would listen to confessions for twelve hours a day and his masses lasted around two hours! People “He was known for receiving all five marks of the stigmata.” would wait in line for ages for their confessions to be heard by the reader of hearts. He was often attacked by the devil in his sleep and thus had a deep relationship with his guardian angel and the Blessed Virgin Mary, his protectress. He relied on God to do what was best for him. His famous quote was “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”

Ask Father

Students ask our chaplain faith questions | Amalia Thomas MESSENGER: What was the formative time for your faith? FR. JOHNSON: I think I’d have to break it down into three main periods: First was when I was in high school. That was the first time the faith became real for me. Secondly, my years in the seminary were very formative in growing in love of prayer. And thirdly, in my time as a priest I’ve learned a lot through working with high school students and teaching the faith. M: What faith-based books would you recommend for high schoolers to read? J: I think if you’re reading any faith-based book as a high school student, you’re on the right track. 11

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TRIVIA

Which Evangelist has a feast day in April? a. Matthew b. John c. Luke d. Mark

A B

Where is St. Stanislaus from? a. Poland b. Germany c. Italy d. Spain

C When is St. George’s feast day? a. April 13 b. April 23 c. April 20 d. April 6

D E

Which day is not part of the Triduum? a. Holy Thursday b. Good Friday c. Palm Sunday d. Holy Saturday

A. Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome B. Pantheon in Rome C. The pillar on which Jesus was scurged D. Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica E. St. John Paul II’s tomb Pictures by Anthony Vecchia

Answers: 1.D, 2.A, 3.B, 4.C, 5.A

When is Divine Mercy Sunday? a. April 8 b. April 15 c. April 22 d. April 29

SPORTS

Making Shots and Taking Names

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Recap a strong season for Saints girls and boys basketball | Kendall Tibor

he Saints basketball seasons came to a close on March 10th in the state games. The boys’ team took sixth and the girls’ team took third. Both teams put in a great amount of work to get where they ended. This year was the first year our school has been to the State A Basketball tournament since 1998. The girls’ varsity team consisted of five seniors: Kaitlyn Wanner, Tonya Dvorak, Megan Heick, Sydney Smith, and Elizabeth Preszler. Tonya, Sydney, and junior Taylor Gerving were named to the 2018 WDA All-Conference team. Tonya was also the WDA Girls’ basketball senior athlete of 2018. Shannon Copas, the head coach for the girls’ team, was named 2018 WDA girls’ basketball coach of the year. The boys’ varsity team consisted of six seniors: Mitch Seaworth, John Armstrong, John Nordberg, Luke Kambeitz, Hudson Bradley, and Cole Gendreau. Cole was named to the 2018 WDA AllConference team. A high point during the tournament was the amazing threepoint basket by sophomore Hallie Schweitzer in the final second of the game against Grand Forks Red River. This shot was the first three-pointer Hallie had taken in a game. It tied the game, allowing the team to go into overtime, where the girls kept fighting and advanced to the semi-finals. The work throughout the season was plentiful and strenuous, but the rewards were well worth it.

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SENIOR spotlight MESSENGER: How many years have you been in tennis? LAUREN BOTSFORD: I have been in Tennis since I was about six years old and have been on the high school team for six years. M: What is your favorite thing about tennis? L: My favorite thing about tennis is meeting new players from different schools and learning new strategies and techniques about the game every time I play.

LAUREN BOTSFORD | Tennis

MESSENGER: How many years have you been in track? MEGAN HEICK: I’ve been in track since the seventh grade. M: What events do you compete in? M: I throw shot put and discus.

MEGAN HEICK | Track MESSENGER: How many years have you been in track? BEN GRINSTEINER: Eight years. M: What events do you compete in? B: 100, 200, 400. M: What has track taught you? B: It’s taught me hard work and that what you put into something is what you get out.

BEN GRINSTEINER | Track MESSENGER: How many years have you been playing baseball? JONAH KREBS: I’ve been playing since age five. M: What is an important lesson you’ve learned from playing baseball? J: I’ve learned that you’re going to fail, but you have to remain positive and keep working.

JONAH KREBS | Baseball

SINCLAIRE CANDREVA | Soccer

MESSENGER: What’s your favorite memory from soccer? SINCLAIRE CANDREVA: Beating the #1 seed freshman year at state soccer. M: What lessons have you learned from soccer? S: To work as a team and you have to get along with people who you don’t like all the time. M: How many years have you played soccer? S: 12 MESSENGER: How many years have you played soccer? KATIE WEIKUM: Thirteen years. M: What will you miss most about soccer? K: I will miss making fun memories with my teammates.

KATIE WEIKUM | Soccer

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