February 2018

February 2018

St. Mary’s senior travels to Russia to win gold with the U18 U.S. Hockey Team |page 2

March for Life inspires action from Pro-Life supporters across the country |page 5

Follow key U.S. athletes ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics |page 13

February 2018

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear readers, Finals Week is finally over! But, on the contrary, we are remorseful about the sudden end of Catholic Schools Week. February is often thought of as a “transition” month, but the Messenger has returned to recap St. Mary’s best recent moments. On one page we celebrate the triumph of a fellow student in a distant country and on another we look back at an iconic March for Life. Turn to the last page to get some pointers on which athletes to watch out for as the world comes together for the Olympics in PyeongChang. The Messenger is full of great reads this February and we even have a hint of Valentine’s Day sentiment.

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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

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ANDERSON HAGEROTT Sports Editor

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

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14 THE YEAR OF THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT St. Mary’s sends fifty-nine students to an optimistic March For Life THE LUNCHLINE: A ROCK BAND The Messenger interviews a member of rock band here at St. Mary’s

A PEEK AT PYEONGCHANG Follow key U.S. athletes ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics

CONTACT US Kathryn Goettle John Goettle Julia Jaramillo Russell Koch Aubrey Roemmich

Trysten Ruhland Rachel Rusch Kendall Tibor Grace Volk Sydnie Welch

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FEATURE

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North Dakota’s Hockey Legend

St. Mary’s Senior Britta Curl competes with Team USA at the U-18 Hockey Worlds | Kamryn Hellman

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t. Mary’s senior Britta Curl has taken her hockey talents to the international level.

Britta helped lead Team U.S.A. to an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal at the Under-18 World Championship in Dmitrov, Russia, in early January.

Britta’s talent isn’t old news to the hockey world in North Dakota. She has been playing for many years, and her dedication to the Bismarck Blizzards has many calling her the best player in the state. She made headlines while competing at National Team tryout camps last summer, where she excelled among the best in the country. However, Britta didn’t find out she had been selected to play in the World Championship until Thanksgiving. She received the life-changing phone call while she was sitting with her family in the kitchen. “I went to another room and they gave me the news.”

After returning to tell everyone she was going to Russia, “their reaction was screaming, high fiving, and hugging.” Although Britta would travel and stay with the team for the trip, her parents also went to Russia to watch her compete.

The 2018 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team was made up of twenty-three players from Minnesota, Massachusetts, Illinois, Texas, California, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and of course, North Dakota. Britta was the only player selected from our state. Several of the players were on the team

when the U.S. earned gold in 2017. Britta was honored to join the best hockey players her age, and ready to fight for another victory.

STRIVING FOR GOLD

Team USA played five games in Dmitrov on their path to gold. The team beat Sweden 2-1 in overtime on January 6, and Russia on January 7, where Britta was named Player of the Game.

They won against Canada in another preliminary round on January 9, and faced the team again three days later in semifinals, where they won 4-3 in a shootout. The excitement was high, both in the roaring crowds in the Russian arena and back at home, where family and friends were keeping up on Britta’s progress.

With four wins behind them, of course there was a lot of tension surrounding the final game and playing for gold, but Britta

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“The excitement was high... back at home, where family and friends were keeping up on Britta’s progress.”

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says she wasn’t worried too much about the outcome. “Going into the last game, I knew that all I had to do was be my best and I could be proud of myself and the team no matter what the result was.”

But the team couldn’t have been happier when the result was gold. The final game was against Sweden again, and with six goals scored in the second period alone, Team USA took a sweet 9-3 victory. Britta was named one of the top three U.S. players in the tournament.

She says it was definitely a different experience at such a high level of playing. “The game was so fast and at a whole new level playing with the best in the world.” Although she had certainly been prepared through camps and practices in the months leading up to the championship, Britta says “it really challenged me to keep up with the other girls. The biggest difference would be the skill and pace that I had to get used to.”

THE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Of course, travelling to a foreign country is something to get used to, as well. Britta’s stay in Russia lasted two weeks, and although she had to make up all her semester finals at school, she wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. “Russia was really cool. The food was kind of weird and the culture was different, but it was awesome to experience it!” The team spent a lot of time together, practicing and preparing for the big games, but they got a little time to be casual tourists, too. “We did get one day to go with our families to see Red Square. It was beautiful!”

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“Russia was really cool. The food was kind of weird and the culture was different, but it was awesome to experience it!”

-Britta Curl

She says that one of the best parts of playing at the international level was seeing how girls from across the country could come together and play as a team. “Getting to grow close to those girls and work for something together” is an experience she’ll never forget. Hockey has been such a large aspect of Britta’s life for so long that she expects to keep in touch with the girls who share her love for the game. After being pushed and challenged alongside her teammates for just a few short weeks in preparation for the

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experience. She plans to play hockey for the University of Wisconsin, along with a few of her teammates from Team USA. “I’m interested in either education or mathematics,” but like many seniors, she hasn’t made an official decision.

championship, Britta marveled at how they were able to come together in pursuit of victory. “It was the coolest experience I’ve ever had.”

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“Britta was back on the ice for the Blizzards just days after returning from Russia.”

One thing is certain—Britta will always remember that sweet victory at the World Championship. “Nothing better than singing that national anthem with my arms around my teammates and gold around my neck.”

“NOTHING BETTER”

Britta was back on the ice for the Blizzards just days after returning from Russia, and she expects to keep pushing herself with the World Championship experience in mind. The Bismarck Blizzards is her team, and Britta’s teammates and friends know she’s incredibly humble about the

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BRITTA’S JOURNEY

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Prom Extravaganza | Victoria Windsor

While prom is still quite a ways away, February presents the perfect chance to prepare early for the big day. Sometimes girls may wish for an easier way to sell their lightly used prom dresses and prom items, and luckily that is now possible with a special event coming up this February! This incredible event is known as the Prom Extravaganza and is approaching quickly! This opportunity allows students to sell their old prom dresses as well as shoes and accessories for some easily made quick cash. Who wouldn’t want to make some money to use on this year’s prom costs or even for any upcoming trips? You could even find the perfect dress for this year’s prom for a great price right at St. Mary’s! The event itself takes place on February 24th from 10:00am-4:00pm in the St. Mary’s Cafeteria. Be sure to contact Jennifer Barry on her cell: 701-400-1254 or by email: jennyleebarry@ hotmail.com by February 10th to reserve your spot to sell your dresses and accessories. After you reserve your spot you can drop off your items on February 23rd from 5:30-7:00pm or February 24th from 8:00am – 10:00 am in the library.

OPINION

The Year of the Pro-Life Movement St. Mary’s sends fifty-nine students to optimistic March for Life | Anthony Vecchia

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or years Mr. Emmel has led students to D.C. for the largest pro-life gathering in the world, the March for Life, and each year the optimism of a crowd anxious for change grows. This year’s rally touted appearances from many of Washington’s notable names that brought the mood to cheerfully confident. Donald Trump himself, alongside Vice President Pence, became the first sitting president to live broadcast to the March and, in fitting fashion, from the White House Rose Garden. Meanwhile, less than one mile away, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and numerous prolife congressmen accompanied a crowd cheering loud enough for Trump to hear. Although excited, March for Life President Jeanne Mancini sobered the crowd with a crucial message: we will not keep marching. That phrase sums up the message that the March for Life is eager to convey. We pro-life supporters should march not just in January but every day and to everyone. It is time for pro-life people to stand out and vigorously live what it means to be pro-life so that someday we may cease to march.

A MARCH BACK IN TIME

This January, St. Mary’s sent fifty-nine juniors and seniors to hear those words and to participate in the March. However, prior to the March, students were busy getting to D.C. and touring our nation’s Capitol. The Bismarck Diocese’s three-bus contingent of Catholic high schools departed from St. Mary’s on a chilly January day. Just three hours later in Fargo, one bus experienced difficulties and fell behind. The rest of the group went on to complete the twenty-six hour ride, slowed by snow and ice in Maryland. Late

in the night, the last bus arrived and the whole group was finally reunited in D.C.

The next morning, students, tired yet animated, were ready to experience life in an eastern city. After attending Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, one of the largest and most decorated churches in the world, students were released to discover D.C. For one week, Saints descended upon major landmarks in Washington, including Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, the Smithsonian, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and countless others. Some students even discovered the original Star Spangled Banner or the Constitution just miles from Capitol, an experience that only inspires great patriotism in a citizen.

While having fun, students’ time to tour ran out, and, when Friday came, we quickly remembered why we were in Washington. As the sun moved across the Capitol City, the typical

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“Our students experienced just how amazing standing in front of hundreds of thousands of people sharing the same belief as you really is.”

massive crowd amassed on the National Mall. Two bald eagles even gathered nearby, as if to grace their blessing upon the pro-life

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Speaker Ryan spoke personally to the rally alongside many fellow pro-life congressmen.

Vice President Pence also made an appearance, introducing the 45th President at the 45th March for Life.

movement. Shortly after witnessing the previously described rally, the marching began-- and with it, chanting and cheering for change in America. After hopping at least one fence, the St. Mary’s banner traditionally (and symbolically) made its way to the very front of the March. There, our students experienced just how amazing standing in front of hundreds of thousands of people sharing the same belief as you really is. Just as it began the March concluded (at least for us; the tail-end of the March continued for hours).

Although, as mentioned at the rally, change will not occur unless we keep in mind the pro-life news every day of the year. This is absolutely crucial in ending abortion! For the March, action is easy.

Attendees were able to text in to receive reminders to contact congressmen, as many did. However, for us, action will come in many different forms. First, prayer is the best and most applicable for busy high school students, especially at St. Mary’s. Second, contact North Dakota’s congressmen, specifically Senator Heitkamp, and tell them that we will not stand to allow abortion to continue. With the most pro-life President in America’s history in office, these next four years will be the best time for political action against abortion. Third, always vote, for those of us who can, for the pro-life candidate. And fourth, like, share, and promote pro-life content on social media. How dare I bring up politics on social media, but this is more than politics. This is the easiest way to reach those who are ignorant to the truth about abortion. I would personally suggest finding groups like the March for Life itself or Students for Life of America on social media.

Action should come easy to us pro-life supporters. Just take a look at what we believe in. Our words are words of encouragement, change, positivity, love, and life. Our actions are actions of progress and healthy for society. Our supporters are those who

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“Our words are words of encouragement, change, positivity, love, and life.

Our actions are actions of progress.”

are youthful and promising to our country. Shortly after the March I stumbled upon an article quoting a Women’s March participant, which occurred just the day after the March for Life. In it a clearly pro-choice marcher stated “we are tired of marching.” We are a vibrant community exhilarated with life rising above a group of ignorant killers who have marched for only two years. We have marched for forty-five years and we would march for forty-five more. However, every year we march means yet another year of millions of abortions. This is why it is so important for us to stand up year-round. We are the ones; we are the reason why 2018 will be the year of the pro-life movement.

A CALL TO ACTION

For weeks following, the Saints for Life banner is plastered all over national news with our students standing under it, representing a larger movement—I even managed to find a dead-on shot of our banner in a video posted on Facebook by Paul Ryan.

...and goes for 1.2 miles down Constitution Ave.... ...to the Supreme Court The March for Life starts on the National Mall...

From Pop Quizzes to Celebration A petition to bring back Valentine’s Day | Darian Coghlan

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f all the festive events in elementary school, Valentine’s Day was the most highly anticipated. After spending days decorating shoe boxes with glitter glue and hearts cut from construction paper, the class would spend the entire afternoon celebrating the day. The students watched Valentine’s themed movies and played Valentine’s Day games all while snacking on heart-shaped cookies and sipping fizzy pink punch. Valentine’s cards were exchanged and placed in the respective decorated boxes. Each student had carefully selected their cards, attached a piece of candy, addressed them to a classmate, and signed the card with a heart or smiley face. The students shrieked with joy upon opening their boxes to find them brimming with sweets and trinkets from their friends.

After a day of celebration and excitement, the students went home with their smiles wide and their tummies full of candy.

But now, in high school, February fourteenth is barely reminiscent of the fun times had back in grade school. Homework and tests and essays and pop quizzes go on as usual. Everyone is simply too busy to spend time addressing cards to all 330 students at Saint Mary’s, and that’s without even considering the teachers and faculty! Unfortunately, Valentine’s Day is simply an ordinary day at SM. But, before everyone decides to head back to kindergarten (which not only has Valentine’s Day celebrations, but also nap time and recess!), I have a proposition for the wonderful people of Saint Mary’s. I propose that we institute a schoolwide Valentine’s Day celebration!

First, the students and staff alike could wear non-uniform outfits. Although I would love to treat the day as a black-tie formal event with big gala dresses and tuxedos, I would be willing to settle for a jeans day with red or pink tops instead of royal blue. At lunch, the students could dine on filet mignon steak, potatoes au gratin and chocolate lava cake. They would drink sparkling grape juice at tables decorated with white lace table clothes, red roses in crystal vases, and flickering candles.

Because every student is required to take an English class each semester throughout their four years, I feel that it would be most efficient to exchange cards during that class. Each English

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class would take the day off of grammar or literature to instead read the notes from their classmates and snack on the treats they were given. It would be more feasible to ask each student to bring 25 Valentine’s cards instead of 350. The students could deliver candy, cards, notes, lint rollers, cans of chickpeas, or anything they felt would express their gratitude for friendship with their peers.

The usual schedule would be altered with shorter periods to accommodate a two-hour afternoon event. At the end of the day, all the students would bring their blankets and pillows and lay on the floor of the gym and watch A Walk to Remember. Once the movie was finished and everyone had sufficiently cried over Noah and Allie, school would be dismissed early for the day.

In addition, to inspire the spirit of the wonderful holiday, I think we should decorate the school, similar to how Saints for Life does around Christmastime. Instead of ornaments and evergreen garland, decorations could include hearts and Cupid arrows. We could play soothing classical pieces from the romantic period in lieu of Christmas carols. The only potential issue I foresee with this would be the small window of time in which the decorations would be up. Everything would need to be set up late at night on February 13, and taken down again before school begins on February 15!

But between prime cut steaks and boatloads of decorations, the bills may begin to stack up. How will we possibly afford all of these added expenses? Don’t worry, I have a solution for that, too! Unlike most other schools, Saint Mary’s does not host a Valentine’s Day dance. Based on the popularity of our other three dances, it is high time we implemented a fourth. February 14 is the perfect time; an equal distance between Winter Formal and Prom.

This would be a fun event for students and guests, and a great way to raise the funds needed to cover the other activities of the day.

Overall, I think that starting a tradition of a SM Valentine’s Day would be an easy way to add a bit of excitement to an otherwise-drab February day. It would be such a great way to celebrate our friendships and show our gratitude to each other.

Hopefully by next year, we will have revolutionized the idea of Valentine’s celebrations in high schools everywhere.

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Balancing Relationships in High School | Audrey Wentz

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igh school is a challenging time for anyone. From homework to extra-curriculars, everyone is busy preparing for college or studying for tests. In this wild time of our lives, people often wonder if they’ll have time for a relationship, or how they can balance it with the rest of their life. While these answers vary based on the person, I’m here with a bit of advice to hopefully keep you or another person from heartbreak.

My first bit of wisdom is to never date just because you feel pressured to. While “date because you want to” seems obvious, I’ve learned that it’s pretty easy to date someone you shouldn’t just because you feel like you’re falling behind everyone else. It is perfectly normal to be a junior in high school or even a junior in college, and to have never dated. High school is a time of discovering yourself, and you should be sure that you are ready to take on the challenges of dating before you risk inhibiting your personal growth.

After you have decided that you know yourself and you want a relationship, here is my advice for you regarding balance.

Some important things to keep in mind are: 1) Don’t Be ShallowGo for someone who can have deep conversation and will help you continue to grow rather than prevent you from it.

2)Have Standards and Stick to ThemKnow what you refuse to compromise in a relationship then don’t compromise it, for example if you want someone who

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doesn’t drink, don’t go for someone who does, odds are they won’t change, and a breakup is inevitable.

3)Find Someone Who is UnderstandingThis is crucial, especially if you want to continue hanging out with family or friends, and participate in extra-curriculars.

The number one way to keep balance is to prioritize.

School and school events come first; if you have a sports practice you must commit and promise yourself you won’t skip it for your significant other. This obviously goes with other extra-curriculars as well. Time for family and friends is also an absolute must, these are the people who not only will help you through your relationship but will also help you through everything else in life. The easiest way to avoid conflict is to look at your week ahead of time and see what time you have left for your relationship. Dating in high school can be fun and easy, so long as you know yourself and watch out for what’s best. So Happy Valentine’s Day to all, from the happily coupled to the happily single, and enjoy the day.

The Man, the Myth, the Legend

The Messenger connects with alumni by catching up with Kellen Tibor | Kendall Tibor MESSENGER: What did you enjoy most from your time at St. Mary’s?

KELLEN TIBOR: Coming to form friendships that will last me

well into the years ahead. Between playing Nazi Zombies at 2:00 AM on a weekend, finding ridiculous ways to kill time on a bus to Devils Lake, or spending time getting ready for the critically important faith formation functions of the school with the other Assistant Chaplains, my time at SMCHS was spent forming bonds that continue to make me a better person today. That’s something I shouldn’t take for granted, because you can’t get that at far too many high schools.

M: How did high school prepare you for college?

T: In my day, we still had finals before Christmas break. That meant my senior year was essentially a college preparatory year, including both courses and semester scheduling. Because of the opportunities to take dual-credit and AP courses my senior year, that year at SMCHS ended up being an excellent transition to the rigors and demands of college. I honestly thought my freshman year of college was easier that my senior year of high school because I was prepared so well by our teachers.

M: Where did you go to college? What did you enjoy most?

T: I went to college at the University of Mary, which was an

absolutely amazing experience. I’m able to use a wonderful copout answer, because the most enjoyable time I spent was with the indescribable Rome program, which not only changed my life as a person, but it is also where I was blessed to start dating my wife.

The University of Mary offers an incredible place for encounter with the world while still maintaining its Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine identity – you can’t get it anywhere else.

M: Where do you work now? What do you do there?

T: I currently manage before and after school programs at Roosevelt Elementary School in Mandan. I am tasked with managing both staff and sixty students in grades K-5. It is definitely not quite what I had in mind while going to school with a History Education Degree, but it amazes me how God calls us to serve where we are needed most, and I can confidently say that I am helping to make a difference in those students’ lives.

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B J.M.W. Turner’s “The Fighting Temeraire.” Found on kingandmcgraw.com.

C Painting of a deer from Ms. Vetter’s graduation art show.

D Another deer painting.

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Teacher’s Pick: Ms. Vetter Ms. Vetter shares her favorite things about art | Rachel Rusch

MESSENGER: When did you become interested in art?

MS.VETTER: Forever. I used to do art and take classes from artists that came into

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town and would do a step-by-step painting with you.

M: When did you decide to be a teacher?

V: I was in the art classroom when I was a junior, and the class was busy. Mrs. Harzinski was helping the new kids and I was helping the sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and I thought that I could do this for the rest of my life. I told Mrs. H that I was going to be an art teacher, so she said that she would wait to retire until I graduated!

M: What would be your advice for someone that is interested in art?

V: Keep drawing, practice, watch lots of YouTube videos, and take as many classes as you can. The more you practice, the better you get at it!

M: Who is your favorite artist?

V: Joseph Mallard William Turner. He’s a Romantic painter. His style is very unique, he uses a lot of light in his work. It almost looks like watercolor, but he uses oil paints.

It’s a very cool technique.

M: What is your favorite type of art?

V: Oil painting. I majored in painting and drawing, so I used oil paints a lot. Also, since oil paints don’t dry as fast as acrylic paints, it allows you to be a perfectionist.

M: What section is the most fun to teach?

V: I enjoy teaching all of it. Clay is very popular. It’s fun to play with but takes a long time to learn. Landscapes are easier to do than people, so that’s a good starting point.

A couple years ago, we did a pop art segment, where you took a famous person and broke it down into the lights, darks, and shadows of the picture, so every student was able to make a portrait that looked like a person. They’re very hard to do, but you could recognize who the person was. I try to do that project every three years or so.

Also, the Ukrainian eggs that we do in the spring are a nice challenge.

M: What do you enjoy about teaching at St. Mary’s?

V: I get to teach every single grade, sixth through seniors. When the middle schoolers get to be too much for one day, I get the high schoolers. And when the high schoolers are being too sassy, I get my little sweet junior high kids again. Since I have six different classes throughout the day, I get to teach a lot of different things. It’s nice to have a big variety.

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The Lunchline: A Rock Band | Anna Braun

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had the pleasure of interviewing Kendall Tibor, lead singer of the Lunchline, a group of sophomores who created this band, to find out what it is all about. The band consists of two guitar players, Joel Huber and Kendall, accompanied by bassist Ryan Brown with Shawn Holweger on the drums. The band made their first debut in eighth grade at the formal dance and continued to play and perform, with their latest performance at the FBLA Talent Show.

I asked Mr. Tibor a couple questions about the band and it sounds like they have a lot of fun.

MESSENGER: How did the Lunchline start?

KENDALL TIBOR: Well, it all started with a group of friends

who all enjoy music, the same old rock-and-roll music, and we all could play instruments. So we were like “Hey, this would be a lot of fun, so why not?”

M: How do you come up with your original music?

T: Well, when we aren’t doing a cover, we start with a guitar riff.

Joel just plays around with something and then we all join in and we typically have a song. Lyrics are just whatever comes to mind.

M: What songs do you usually cover?

T: Pretty much anything classic rock, like The Clash and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

M: What do you enjoy most about being in a band?

T: Just hanging out with friends and jamming.

The Lunchline performs at the FBLA Talent Show

Black Panther: Marvel’s First Step in 2018 | Amelea Caldwell

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hen Captain America: Civil War came out in 2016, I was excited. The tension between Captain America and Iron Man had finally come to a head and I was looking forward to seeing who would join which side. Surprisingly, the best part of the movie was T’Challa, the Black Panther. This was the character’s cinematic debut and Chadwick Boseman’s playing of the character was amazing. He was likeable and, unlike some of the other character, wasn’t blinded by his motivations. He was realistic in terms of how he dealt with issues and the “we don’t like each other but we have to be allies” chemistry between him and Falcon. Based on this, I’m extremely excited for the character’s solo movie coming out on February 16th. The film has huge promise. As I said before, Boseman did a great job in the role previously and he’s being joined with other actors of great talent, like Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett, and Michael B. Jordan. From the trailers, the film is shot very well and the action isn’t too cut up, a common problem I have with Marvel films. The soundtrack is headed by Kendrick Lamar, and based on the sound editing from the trailers, the music in the movie will be very stylized and blend with the action. Finally, Black Panther recently set Marvel’s record for advanced ticket sales, breaking Civil War’s previous record. I expect the theatre will be packed on opening night and I can’t wait.

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QOTM

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February Question of the Month What’s your best Catholic School’s Week Memory?

BRITTA CURL, Senior “I wore my mom’s jeans for generation day. When I dropped my water bottle I squatted down to pick it up and ripped my pants.

Mr. Loomis saw the whole thing.”

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LAYNE LARSON, Sophomore “When the guest speaker put a wig on Gabe Anderson and threw him over his shoulder.”

MR. VETTER, Teacher “When The Mr. Vetters (featuring Chad Schon on cajon) played for the school, and all agreed it was objectively the greatest concert ever performed.”

SOCK It To Me

The Messenger shares the easiest way to improve any outfit | Anna Braun

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re socks making a comeback in fashion, like scrunchies, or is it just me? Remember the early 2000s when most people wore crazy clothes and generic brand socks? Well, the tables have turned, and socks are now crazier than ever. You can now buy socks with almost anything on them, from pancakes and hamburgers to historical icons like Albert Einstein and Edgar Allan Poe (shout out to Jordan Aberle). You can find socks for every occasion and that’s why I love them so much!

When you wear a uniform, it’s difficult to display your personality through clothes, so choose socks to show off your unique side! Most people have probably seen me walking the hallway wearing socks that are really wild. I think socks are underrated, because they look totally awesome and no one seems to notice.

But I have noticed, and I love crazy, cool socks. For example, I got about thirty pairs of socks for Christmas to add to the fifteen other

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“Socks are awesome, and you should give them a try.”

pairs I have at home. I am absolutely obsessed, it is kind of an issue. Just ask my sister, my friends, or my classmates, it’s a

problem. But never mind me. Socks are awesome, and you should give them a try. Show them off. Join the cool kids. You can wear them to any type of event. For example, I wore smiley face socks to the winter dance. You can wear them with sandals or with heels.

Just go with the flow and let the sock journey take you somewhere magical. Make 2018 a great year with socks.

RELIGION

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

At what age are Catholics required to abstain from meat on Fridays in Lent? a. 14 b. 16 c. 18 d. 21

2 Through what ages are Catholics required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? a. 14-16 b. 16-49 c. 18-59 d. 17-69

5 When does Lent end? a. Palm Sunday b. Holy Thursday c. Good Friday d. Easter Sunday

Who is the patron saint of the United States? a. St. Christopher b. St. Katherine Drexel c. St. Brendan the Navigator d. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

4 Who wrote the book of Revelation? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John Pictures found on catholiclane.com, holyheroes.com, and vsccb.org

Trivia by Kathryn Goettle

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Christ did the same thing for many other people in his ministry on earth. Jesus knew what people did. Regardless of their sins, He did not judge and condemn them, but treasured and respected them. He talked kindly to them and made them feel as though they mattered because He knew they did. In the gospels, Christ left us the secret of how to live our lives. He has shown us exactly how to love others. In order to fulfill our desire and make a radical difference in others’ lives, we are to truly love them.

The Secret to Relationships Learn how to love others as Jesus loves | Kathryn Goettle

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sinner sat high in a tree, his heart beating as he hoped to catch a glimpse of the man who he had heard so much about.

Through the branches he saw the famous man stop below the tree.

“Come down, I would like to dine at your house.”

Everyone has a desire to make a difference in someone’s life. They wish to help, but they know not how. To be an influence for good, one must first love. No one is going to listen unless they first know that the person speaking cares about them. Jesus is the perfect example of how to impact a person’s life. Christ knew this truth and lived it in his life, he still does. In order to love others as Christ loves us, one must first understand how He loves. In looking at the Bible, it is clear that Christ did not wait for someone to change before loving them. He was aware that everyone is a child of God and He loved them because of that identity, not because of what they did. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, someone who often stole money from people. He did not think that he was worthy of Jesus’ attention, however Jesus stopped and took time out of his day to let Zacchaeus know that he was worthy, regardless of whatever he had done. Christ never condemned Zacchaeus for his stealing. Jesus’ unconditional love was inspiration enough to make Zacchaeus radically change his life.

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“Christ left us the secret of how to live our lives. He has shown us exactly how to love others.”

Not to judge them for what they’ve done, but to accept them as they are. Not relying on them to change, but encouraging them to be better. To show them that they are made for more and to know that they can leave past mistakes behind. To love one must smile, and talk, and treat those around them with respect and dignity.

Only by being accepting, encouraging, and truly desiring their good are we emulating Christ’s unconditional love.

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Ask Father | Grace Volk

MESSENGER: What is Tobin’s favorite treat?

FR. JOHNSON: His favorite treat is time spent with me.

M: Does Tobin know any tricks?

F: He sits, he catches tennis balls and occasionally Frisbee, and

goes in the kennel when I say kennel.

M: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

F: This is going to sound lame but actually, I’ve gone everywhere I’ve wanted to go.

M: If you could have a conversation with anyone (dead or alive), who would you ask and what would you say?

F: I think it would be St. John Paul the Great. I would simply ask him, “How were you able to do everything you did?”

M: Who is your favorite saint and why?

F: St. John Paul the Great, simply because he was a priest during

our own times. He faced many of the challenges that our world still has today and he was able to inspire many people.

M: What is one thing you wish people could know about the Catholic faith or something that often gets misinterpreted?

F: People often forget that the Catholic faith primarily aims at allowing people to have a loved relationship with Jesus. This relationship is meant to give joy, peace, and life to the human heart.

SPORTS A Peek at PyeongChang

Keep up with key U.S. athletes ahead of the Winter Olympics | Megha Bharadwaj

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he Olympics were started by the Ancient Greeks and the first recorded Olympic competition took place 776 B.C. Of course, there were far fewer events back then. There are 15 events taking place in the Winter Olympics, which will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The Olympic opening ceremony will begin on February 9 and the closing ceremony will take place on February 25. There are many star athletes to watch for!

Lindsey Vonn is a 33-year-old Olympian who was born in Minnesota and started racing at 7. She has competed in the 2002, 2006, 2010, and soon to be the 2018 Olympics. She didn’t compete in the 2014 Olympics held in Sochi due to knee reconstructive surgery after an accident. She has gotten 1 gold and 1 bronze medal and competes in Alpine Skiing.

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Maame Biney is an American speed skater who is 17 years old. She is the second Olympian to compete for the United States who was born outside the US. She was born in Ghana and started skating lessons at age 6. She started with figure skating and and then based on her coach’s recommendation switched to speed skating. She is also the first African American woman to make the US Olympic speed skating or short track team.

Nathan Chen is often refered to as the most promising U.S. skater at just 18 years of age. In all of 2017 he went unbeaten and a year prior he won silver at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Chen, from Salt Lake City, is famous for his signature four quadruple jumps that could land him a gold in South Korea. If he does so, Chen will be the youngest male figure skater to win gold.

The Olympics this year are also undergoing a radical change as Russia is not allowed to compete because of its doping scandal in 2014. Since the doping was state-backed, Russian athletes who don’t have a history of doping will be allowed to compete, but instead under the Olympic flag and the Olympic anthem will be played if they do get gold. And the predictions for the 2018 Olympics overall are that Germany will win 1st, followed by Norway at 2nd, America at 3rd place and Canada in 4th. But we don’t know for sure, so cheer for Team USA!

Senior Spotlight | Anderson Hagerott

MESSENGER: How long have you been wrestling?

CHRISTIAN HANSON: I have been wrestling for

6 years.

M: What is something you’ve learned from wrestling that you can carry with you after high school?

H: I have learned that no matter how bad you may think you may have it, someone has it worse.

M: What is your favorite aspect of wrestling?

H: The feeling of winning against another guy, and the kind of brotherhood that forms on a wrestling team.

MESSENGER: How long have you been skating?

ELIZABETH RENNER: My parents put me on

skates when I was 5. Their original thought was to have me learn to skate and have me be a hockey player.

Luckily, that didn’t happen.

M: How does it feel to compete in nationals every year?

R: Competing at nationals is honestly terrifying at times! One of my first years I️ threw up the day we competed. We are under a lot of pressure, but we have a lot of fun. The best part is hitting the ending pose and knowing you did your best.

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