January/February 2022 by St. Mary's Messenger

January/February 2022

VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPE

Cook up something sweet with this Swiss Roll Recipe!

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MARCH FOR LIFE 2022

EARLY ROMAN MARTYRS

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Learn about the March and what the students did while they were on their trip.

Learn about some of the other saints from around the time of Saint Valentine.

St. Mary’s Central High School | 5802 Ridgeland Dr. Bismarck, ND 58503

January/February 2022

LETTER FROM THE MESSENGER Dear SMCHS Student Body, Greetings, and welcome to our January-February issue, the first of the new year! We have worked hard to include summaries of past events so that you have the chance to look back and reflect on the wonderful opportunities we have had as a student body. Some of the events featured in this issue are Catholic Schools Week and the March for Life. Don’t worry, we made sure to add lots of photos!

Maja Dojs Layout Editor

OUR EDITORS TEAGAN BAUER Editor-in-Chief

JULIANNA LENGOWSKI Entertainment Editor

ALEXYS HUGHES Feature Editor

FIONA KELLY Religion Editor

MARGARET KATHOL Opinion Editor

MAJA DOJS Layout Editor

EVA RYKOWSKY Activities Editor

BELLA SLETTELAND Co-Layout Editor

OUR MISSION Here at Messenger, we love to see the groups of people huddled around our paper, the proud smile when students read articles about themselves, and the slight laughs as students make fun of our bad attempts at jokes. Our mission at the Messenger is to produce a quality newsletter that provides insight into SMCHS by featuring our own students and their accomplishments and goals.

ON THE COVER The Juniors and Assistant Chaplains at State Know Your Faith Championship.

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OUR WRITERS Makenzie Mills Hannah Koch Soraida Pichardo Samuel Huntingtion

Kerstin Hilzendeger Kayla Hilzendeger Eva Krebsbach Nate Letteer

Emily Storick John Schaff Eli Davis Rose Kelly

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Table of Contents

QOTM

Question of the Month

What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day Box you’ve ever made? Uh, a what? I’ve never made a Valentine’s Day Box. - Lear Rhode I made a gumball machine one year! - Rachel Bleth One year I made a horse. - Marie Wilson A paper bag. - Pablo A really elaborate robot. - Eva Steier Bro I made a pretty sick giraffe once. - Ellie Cave

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Catholic Schools Week

A deeper look into the week that celebrates our Catholic education.

Valentine’s Day Recipe

Cook up something sweet with this Swiss Roll Recipe.

Movie Reviews

Two highly-anticipated movies have come out in theaters. See what we have to say about them.

How to Enjoy Loneliness

An easy Five-Step Program to how to survive the Day of Love when you are all alone.

2022 March for Life

Learn about the March and what the students did while they were on their trip.

Early Roman Martyrs

Learn about some of the other saints from around the time of Saint Valentine.

Senior Spotlight

Peek into something special some of our seniors are doing. 2

FEATURE

Catholic Schools Week 2022

Interviews with important individuals and a summary of the events By: Makenzie Mills, Bella Sletteland, and Julianna Lengowski

ith the 2022 Catholic Schools Week celebration in the books, it is time to look back on all the memories made. From the chaos of the bowling alley to the peacefulness of mass and adoration, this past week is one to remember. In these next few pages you will discover a little more about the meaning behind Catholic Schools Week from a couple interviews, a personal reflection from one of our Know Your Faith State Champion team members, and a quick review on the events of the week. Sit down, grab a cup of tea and enjoy.

An Interview with Father Vetter

MESSENGER: As our new chaplain, what are you most looking forward to for this year’s Catholic Schools Week? FATHER VETTER: I am most excited for the Local Know your Faith competition! I have never been to one as this is my first Catholic Schools Week that I have ever attended. As a public school graduate, I would have loved to have this week dedicated to Catholic education, and I have heard so many good things about this week from past graduates! 3

M: What do you think is the most important thing we do

during Catholic Schools Week and why? V: The most important thing about Catholic Schools Week is the ability for all of us to be able to participate in the sacraments, especially with our beautiful chapel. To be able to show unity and to experience the faith alive is a powerful reality for all the students.

M: What is something that you want the students of

SMCHS to learn from CSW? V: What I want the students to receive from CSW is the extended experience of the Catholic culture that is a major part of the Church. The events of the week help everyone to enter into their faith in a more profound way through a realization that faith does not need to be boring and dry, but exciting, joyful, and caring. I hope every student grows deeper in their faith during CSW.

M: What impact do you want this year’s CSW to have on

our schools? V: The impact that I want from CSW is to get the students excited for their faith.

An Interview with Mr. Ruggles

MESSENGER: What is your favorite memory from

Catholic Schools Week at St. Mary’s? MR. RUGGLES: Hosting the State Know Your Faith in 2013. We brought all the students into the gymnasium from the visiting schools. After getting those students situated in their seats, our SMCHS student body entered from all four entrance points abruptly with loud music. The sound of a bird canon was our cue to begin the mad rush in. No one expected it at all. SMCHS has always understood that setting the tone for both the State and Local Competitions is key. It was good, pandemonium for about 5 minutes. The theme that year was Roman Forum. Our students built a Roman chariot to bring in the contestants from each school and our chaplain played the role of the Roman Emperor positioned above everyone else on scissors lift. Everyone came together to make it one of the best themes and experiences we’ve ever had. Of course, the Roman Emperor position changed abruptly when Bishop Kagan entered the competition to give the final question. He became the key figurehead, with good reason as he is our present-day Apostle.

M: What do you think is the most important thing we do

during Catholic Schools Week and why? R: I believe Catholic Schools Week at St. Mary’s is powerful because we do a little bit of everything for our students to be formed. We experience human formation through activities such as dressing up based on the theme of the day, bowling, healthy competitions like yard games, cards, and bingo, ice skating, laughing together, and allowing people to share their talents; we experience intellectual formation through the keynote speaker, the Local and State Know Your Faith competitions, the keynote during our rotating sessions, and our chaplain’s words of wisdom; we receive spiritual formation through Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and from the spiritual wisdom provided by all of your keynote speakers and chaplain. I believe all of these things mentioned above and more, provide experiences for our students to become happy, healthy, and holy students.

M: What’s the best dress up day you have ever seen during CSW? R: Ferrie Friday of course!

M: What has been the most memorable thing about

celebrating CSW with students? R: Observing students laugh, have fun, and grow in their faith is great. I love how students receive our week. It’s not weird to them. It’s a gift and they get behind it to celebrate their Faith. I really love how students support their classmates at the Local and State Know Your Faith competitions. I would have never dreamt this would still have the momentum it does after twenty plus year, but students still get jacked up and are getting even louder. I believe our gym is still the loudest each year during the Local or State Know Your Faith Competitions. That alone is amazing and really says something about our school community. It says that our Faith is the most important thing to celebrate! Most people who visit our school from other states can’t believe their eyes or ears when they walk in our gymnasium and experience the competition. Our students and staff are amazing! M: What impact does CSW have on our schools? R: It brings our school together and it brings other schools together. If Catholic Schools Week is done properly, it has a unifying effect. It should unify us more deeply to Christ, our school, and our strong belief for the importance of Catholic Education throughout the Diocese of Bismarck and Fargo. We need to always keep that in mind when planning and celebrating the week.

A Champion’s Thoughts

atching all my fellow Saints from the floor of the big gym for local Know Your Faith was the highlight of my Catholic Schools Week. Everyone was so full of energy and the room felt electric. The Assistant Chaplains did an amazing job with the theme and making the gym look like a jungle. It was awesome to have Fr. Wolf back to MC and judge the competition this year, which I totally didn’t see coming. Personally, I really did not expect to make it onto the junior team for KYF, and I was honored to be able to join Josh Fleck and Clare Schaefbauer at the junior table. There was a really strong lineup of competitors this year. The freshman table had Terese Fleck, John Paul Tamisiea, and Lucy Brooke. The sophomores were proudly represented by Allison Bleth, Fiona Kelly, and Adam Eberle, and the seniors had a strong team with Dominic Schaefbauer, Will Lengenfelder, and Austin Link. As overwhelming as it was to be on the floor, it was really fun to look up and see everyone cheering and frantically trying to pop every balloon in sight. Most of the competition was very close the whole way through and I truly didn’t know where it was going, but you all know now. The juniors beat the rest of the classes and took the SMCHS table at the State competition at Shanley. I just let you in on a probably not so secret secret. Studying for State KYF in one night is like trying to learn an entire year’s worth of religion class in less than 12 hours. The amazing part of this was seeing how well

our teachers prepare us in our knowledge of the Faith. Thanks to several old quizlets, great religion classes, and The Big KYF Binder and study guide that have been passed down for years, the SMCHS team was well prepared to bring home the trophy. Fun Fact: All of the teams sang a spontaneous Salve Regina before walking out to the gym. It might not have been in tune, but I think Mary still enjoyed it. The Know Your Faith competition is my favorite part of every Catholic Schools Week and it’s super important that we all gather together to celebrate the rich history and truths of our Faith. It’s such a great tradition we have in North Dakota and CSW wouldn’t be the same without it. It’s always impressive to see how much people know about even the deepest parts of the Church and it really brings into perspective how much time you can spend learning about the Catholic Faith and still barely scratch the surface. So many adults who watched the livestream were stumped on the questions and year after year, this competition inspires Catholics across the State to learn more about their Catholic identity and the history of the Faith. This competition is more than just a game (although it is super fun) it’s a meaningful tradition in Catholic education of ND and I hope underclassmen this year keep up the energy around this competition and come together as a SM community to celebrate our Faith. I can’t wait for next year’s KYF competition and I hope you are all excited too. -Bella Sletteland

SUMMARY OF THE WEEK

MONDAY

After enjoying some donuts, Saints bowled at Midway Lanes in the morning, and returned back to school to listen to our very talented musicians and vocalists (and even a speech!). Afterwards, Sarah Swafford gave us some much-needed insight into the opposite gender’s way of thinking, and described what men and women truly want: a virtuous partner. Her hilarious anecdotes and relatable commentary allowed her to truly connect with all of us, while teaching us what it takes to be a virtuous man or woman. A perfect time to reflect on what we learned followed, during adoration and confession.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

In the morning, Saints rotated from a presentation from Fr. Vasek, bingo and yard games, floor hockey, and the Know Your Faith Exam. In the afternoon, we all packed into the gym to cheer on our classes. Ultimately, the junior team won the local KWF competition, heading on to State the next day. The assistant chaplains also presented their creative video!

THURSDAY

SMCHS enjoyed our traditional Catholic Schools Week Mass with Bishop Kagan.

Although it was a normal schedule for the rest of the school, the junior class and assistant chaplains trekked all the way to Shanley Highschool in Fargo to compete in the State KYF competition. Bella Sletteland, Claire Schaefbaur, and Joshua Fleck were in the lead the whole competition, and ultimately won, bringing back the 3.5 foot tall trophy to SMCHS.

FRIDAY

To close out the exciting Catholic Schools Week, we attended Mass, followed by powerful vocation talks (sweetened with some caramel rolls). Thank you to the sisters, priests, and seminarians who took time out of their busy day to chat with us about their vocation! The student body then watched either the Greatest Showman, Hidden Figures, or The Blind Side before being dismissed at noon. 6

ENTERTAINMENT

Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll A yummy Valentine’s treat

| Kerstin and Kayla Hilzendeger

alentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you care about them, and one of the best ways to show your appreciation is by baking them a delicious treat. One of the tastiest treats around combines not only cake and frosting but also a flavorful cream, jam, or jelly. I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like either cake, frosting, cream, jam, or jelly, especially combined into one delightful dessert. One might wonder where such a delectable dessert came from. These cakes are said to originate from Austria, not Switzerland, as the name suggests. Through the years, these luscious desserts have become so diverse that you can basically make a swiss roll out of anything. Made in almost any flavor of cake and frosting or jam on the planet, these desserts come in a variety of flavors and colors. A dessert like this allows you to taste a moist cake with delicious filling, and occasionally, a creamy ganache all in one exquisite bite. What more could you want from such a flavorful dessert? So this Valentine’s Day, give your loved ones something that is as distinctive and rich as your love for them.

Cake

4 Eggs 1/2 Cup of Sugar 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla 1/2 Cup Flour 1/3 Cup of Cocoa Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/8 Teaspoon Salt 1/3 Cup Water

Filling

1/2 Cup Freeze-Dried Raspberries 8 Ounces Cream Cheese at Room Temperature 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Cup Powdered Sugar 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream Pinch of Salt

Ganache

3 Ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 6 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream

Topping

6 Ounces of Raspberries

The Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 10×15 inch pan with 1. parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat egg 2. whites until soft peaks. While mixing, slowly add in the ½ cup

sugar and beat until stiff peaks. Use a stand mixer to beat egg yolks on medium speed for 3 minutes, add the 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla, and beat for 2 more minutes. In another mixing bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Alternately add flour mix and the 1/3 cup water to the egg yolk mixture in the stand mixer. When thoroughly mixed, fold the chocolate batter into the egg whites a little at a time. Keep stirring until completely combined and spread batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until toothpick comes back clean. Meanwhile, prepare a dish towel coated thoroughly in powdered sugar. When the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the towel. Remove the parchment paper and then starting at the narrow end, roll it up. Let it cool completely.

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The Filling

Place freeze-dried raspberries in a blender and pulse into a fine 1. powder (yields about 2 tablespoons). Use a stand mixer to beat heavy whipping cream and ¼ cup 2. powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Remove whipped cream

into a separate bowl. Use same mixer to beat cream cheese. Add in ¾ cup powdered sugar, raspberry powder, vanilla, and salt. Fold in 1 ½ cups of the whipped cream until combined, put the rest in the fridge to use as a garnish on top. Unroll the cake. Spread the raspberry filling evenly and roll it back up the same way it was rolled before. Place the cake roll on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

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Final Touches

Heat the 6 tablespoons whipping cream in the microwave for 1. 45 seconds or until hot and then add the chocolate chips. Cover and let it sit for two minutes and then stir until smooth. Let the ganache come to room temperature (about 5-10 minutes) before pouring and spreading over the cake. Let the ganache cool on the cake for about 5 minutes and then top with the whipped cream (the leftover from the filling) and fresh raspberries. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Slice and serve. Store leftover cake in the fridge

movie that, at this point, needs no introduction, Spider-Man: No Way Home is the biggest movie of the year, and one of the highest-grossing films of all time. No Way Home is one of, if not the most ambitious film ever made, combining multiple cinematic universes to create arguably the greatest superhero film of all time. The cast consists of popular current celebrities such as Tom Holland (Peter Parker), Zendaya (M.J.) Jacob Batalon ( Ned), as well as a few familiar faces from older Spider-Man films. It’s hard to discuss this movie without giving too much away, but one thing that is clear is that this is one of the greatest superhero movies ever conceived. The movie has a wide appeal that applies to both hardcore fans and those who are experiencing Spider-Man for the first time. Tom Holland is perfect for the role of Peter Parker, a nerdy kid who ends up being not just the savior of New York City, but the whole world. Peter must work with Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his fellow heroes to return his universe to its proper order. No Way Home has already made $1.74 billion at the box office making it the 6th highest earning movie of all time. The movie is the third film in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series and the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is rated PG-13 and has been in theaters since December 17th, 2021.

MOVIE REVIEWS | Eli Davis

hostbusters Afterlife is the latest film in the Ghostbusters franchise, and one of the biggest films to hit theaters this fall. After inheriting their late grandfather’s and former ghostbuster Egon Spengler’s home in Summerville, Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), and Callie (Carrie Coon) discover the mysteries of their new town and their strange connection to the infamous Ghostbusters. With help from a few familiar faces, the family of three, along with Mr. Grooberson (Paul Rudd), will give their all to prevent the undead from taking over Summerville. The movie is an awkward yet charming story of a family starting a new chapter of their lives in an unexpected way. With quirky jokes and references that appeal to every age, the movie is a pleasant nod to the past films while passing on the torch to a new generation of actors and filmmakers. The film is rated PG, and made $44,000,000 in its first weekend in theaters. 9

How to Enjoy Loneliness

The simple 5 step program to having a successful Valentine’s Day | Anonymous Writers #57 and #42 from the Great, Mighty, and all Powerful Nation of SamNathaniea

Go buy lots of comfort foods: Ice cream, chocolate, etc;

Go get a movie: It is recommended not to be a sad one, get something action packed like Spiderman or Ghostbusters.

Cozy up: A comfortable blanket and pillow go a long way when all you need is to feel even a little warmth from something other than yourself.

re you spending Valentine’s Day alone… again? Nobody to go out with? Nobody to buy a stereotypical and cheesy gift for? Well there is a simple secret to still having a good Valentine’s Day! Just follow the simple 5 step program and have a successful Valentine’s day for one!

Think about all the things you could be doing with a girlfriend/boyfriend if you had one: Consider how much time you are wasting by yourself when you could be with someone instead. Cry your eyes out: Because at the end of the day, you have nothing better to do.

Order your

Valegram today! Send a song and a small gift to your loved one in the BismarckMandan area

$30 donation to the SMCHS Choir Tour delivered February 14th Questions? Call 701-223-4113

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Singing telegrams delivered by a St. Mary’s Blues quartet 10

RELIGION

2022 MARCH FOR LIFE | By Bella Sletteland

Photo by Jack Jenkins

ast year, the March for Life in DC occurred on a much smaller scale due to the pandemic but it came back in full this year for the 49th annual March on January 21, 2022. Speakers at the rally before the march included several members of congress, Down Syndrome advocate Katie Shaw, several pro-life actors, and other prominent leaders within the pro-life cause. Fr. Mike Schmitz was the keynote speaker of the rally that kicked off the march with the theme, Equality Begins in the Womb. Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life Education and Defense Fund, said, “We expect this year’s March for Life to be historic with even higher levels of enthusiasm from participants. We are hopeful that, with Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization before the Supreme Court, 2022 will bring us much closer to building the culture of life we have all marched for since Roe v. Wade…”

Mr. Emmel and Fr. Vetter with trusty bus 205

Daily Mass in St. Peter’s of Sommerset P.A. Mass together every day is important for every pilgrimage.

Enthusiasm and energy levels were definitely high during the marching, with chanting from the surging crowd and several bands playing along the sidelines and among the people. Students from Christendom College and Immanuel Lutheran High School in Virginia carried the banner and flags at the front of this year’s march, but St. Mary’s and other North Dakota Catholic high schools were right behind them, with our brand new Saints for Life banner. Most of us from Saint Mary’s had never been on the March for Life before and I know we all had an amazing and frankly overwhelming experience marching. Getting to the top of Capitol Hill and looking back down the street to see the tens of thousands of people behind us was incredible and really put into perspective the scale of this movement. The March for Life is largest peaceful protest to occur in D.C. every year and although watching the livestream is incredible and uplifting, I hope that every pro-life individual has the opppotunity to fight for the cause and attend the March at some point in their lives. The Saints for Life group in front of the US Capital after finishing the march with the new banner.

Pro Tip: If you feed any pigeons, make sure to give them small bites so they don’t choke (because they have no shame and will eat anything).

Going on this pilgrimage is a great experience, especially with amazing chaperones and the opportunity to take in the full city of D.C. The long bus ride may seem daunting, but it is well worth the trip. It is fantastic to see the shrines we stop at throughout the trip and to have mass in churches and basilicas of every size. Being on the bus and in city groups is a great opportunity to bond with friends, classmates, and teachers. I would wholeheartedly recommend going on this pilgrimage next year either with Saint Mary’s or with the Diocese of Bismarck group, and I certainly hope I’ll be able to attend again. While the hope is that the March for Life won’t be necessary anymore in the near future, I am excited and ready to join my fellow Saints in D.C. for the next March for Life and I hope that we can bring even more students next year. 12

St. Apollonia

Early Roman Martyrs | Fiona Kelly

A St. Apollonia was part of a group of virgin martyrs. Church tradition holds that during the torture she endured, her teeth were shattered. Apollonia is the patron saint of dentistry.

St. Hyacinth

According to Christian tradition, Hyacinth served as a chamberlain to St. Eugenia. He was an avid student of the faith. He lived for a time in Egypt, then accompanied Eugenia to Rome. While there, he was arrested as a Christian, scourged, beheaded, and then burnt. Hyacinth’s grave was discovered in 1845.

s the month of February is upon us, the feast of St. Valentine grows ever closer. St. Valentine died on February 14th, 269 A. D. Many saints died during that time, and they have been classified in the present age as Early Roman Martyrs. A martyr is defined as a person who is killed as a result of their beliefs, usually religious in nature. The Roman Empire, up until 313 A. D., was pagan, and the belief of its citizens in their deities often translated to violent actions towards those of different beliefs. There were many forced conversions, and many Christians converted to pagan beliefs under threat of death. There was, however, a small but distinct minority that committed fully to its beliefs, and were killed as a result. These are the Early Roman Martyrs. Many of the stories of these martyrs are well known and oft-repeated. Here are five of the lesser-known stories of the Early Roman Martyrs.

All you Holy Men and Women Pray for us!

St. Calepodius

St. Polycarp

St. Agatha

Calepodius was persecuted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Alexander Severus. He was a priest. Tradition has it that Calepodius was first tortured and then thrown into the Tiber with a millstone around his neck. A Roman Catacomb is named after Calepodius.The Early Roman Martyrs lived during a time that the persecution of Christians was outright a often violent.

St. Polycarp was rather interconnected with the original twelve apostles. He was known as a follower of St. John. His martyrdom was purportedly by fire. His is the first recorded martyrdom in the Church outside of those recorded in the New Testament. The record of his death is somewhat unsubstantiated, as it is only mentioned in a letter written by the Church at Symrna.

St. Agatha is one of the virgin martyrs mentioned in the Roman canon. As a young girl, she made a vow of virginity. She was betrothed by her family to a man named Quintanius. She rejected his advances. He, as a form of retribution, reported her as a Christian to Roman authorities. Agatha withstood many forms of torture, and died in prison with her faith intact.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT An inside look into some of the outside careers of our seniors.

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NICK WINDSOR | WRESTLING

MESSENGER: How many years have you been wrestling? NICK WINDSOR: I wrestled during 6th and 7th grade, then came back and started wrestling half way through my sophomore year so all together I have wrestled 4.5 years. M: What has been your favorite memory of wrestling? What makes that memory stick out to you?

N: My favorite memory by far was the Legacy home duel last year. This was the duel we had to win to go to state as a team and we won. The crowd was amazing and the atmosphere was great. M: What or who got you to join wrestling? N: I think seeing some of the other guys go out for wrestling really helped me to come back and join it. M: What are your plans after high school? Do you intend to wrestle in college?

N: I plan to go to UMary to get a business degree. I do not plan to wrestle in college. M: How has wrestling affected your day-to-day life? N: Wrestling has helped me grow a strong work ethic and allows me to push through when things get tough. M: What would you tell underclassmen or anyone that is or was thinking of joining wrestling in the future? N: I think they need to understand that if they want to try they should but it is a lot of hard work and they need to be ready for that. The teammates and coaches are all awesome and it is a lot of fun to be around all the guys. M: What are some of your hobbies that you enjoy when you are not wrestling? N: I enjoy hanging out with friends, plowing snow, and hunting when I’m not wrestling.

BROOKE HAAS | BASKETBALL

MESSENGER: What is your favorite memory from being on

the basketball team throughout high school? BROOKE HAAS: My favorite memory from basketball was Sophomore year making it to State. M: Did you always know you wanted to play basketball in high school when you were younger? B: I always knew that I was going to play basketball for as long as I could. M: What inspired you to persevere even when the sport felt difficult? B: The team and coaches. Because I do not have any other seniors with me to help me get through, I feel that I need to be a leader for others and persevere so that the team can thrive. M: Do you see yourself continuing to play basketball in the future? B: I can see myself playing basketball for fun later in life, but most of my free time will be spent playing volleyball in college Interviews by Eva Rykowsky and Teagan Bauer 14