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Talent Show Recap SMCHS’s got talent! Read about the participants who showed off their skills this year
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SMCHS’ 2021 Talent Show
| Rory Milbradt
On March 19, at 7:00 pm, the 5th annual St. Mary’s Talent Show took place in the St. Mary’s auditorium hosted by Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Students showed off their talents that ranged from musical artists, comedians, to dancing dinosaurs. The participants all did an outstanding job. These included Allison and Rachel Bleth singing an original song; Elijah Davis, Damien Hartze, Julianna Lengowski, and Pacey Dosch playing an original song called “On Top of a Whale;” Isabella Slettland, Brogan Kral, Margaret Kathol, and Lily Haag dancing to “Saint-O-Saurus;” Savannah Benz singing her very first original song “Without You;” Monica Gardner singing “Consequences” by Camilla Cabello; Joseph Schweitzer singing “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John; John Goettle, Andrew Horner, Lear Rhode, and Elijah Davis singing a sea chanty called “The Wellerman;” Dominic Gardner playing “Rachmaninoff” on piano, and Megha Bharadwaj performing stand-up comedy. Of these participants three winners were chosen by the judges Matt Vollmers, Lindsey Bauer, and Deputy Chief Jason Stugelmeyer. Allison and Rachel Bleth placed third, Joseph Schweitzer placed second, and Savannah Benz took first place. Allison and Rachel touched us with their voices and their song, and with Allison on piano and Rachel on the drum they took our breaths away. Joseph’s voice was amazing and he truly excited the crowd with his dancing. Savannah wowed the audience with her phenomenal voice, guitar playing, and writing skills. All participants were astounding and the crowd loved each and every performance and this talent show will be one that many people will remember.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 20
An inside look into some of the outside careers of our seniors. 21
MATT NATHE | BASEBALL
MESSENGER: How long have you been playing baseball?
MATT NATHE: I have been playing since I was around four or five years old.
M: What are you looking forward to this season?
M: I am looking forward to getting to play outside in the nice weather and hanging out with my teammates
M: Some of my favorite memories are from the bus rides and wiffle ball games
M: What are your goals for this season?
M: My goal is for our team to make it to WDA and to improve myself from previous years.
Interview by Meg Hepper
LAURYN HOESEL | TENNIS
MESSENGER: What is your position on the team and what do you do in it?
LAURYN HOESEL: I am ranked 2nd on the team and we play singles and doubles.
L: My favorite tennis memory would have to be the pool party the team has after the season ends.
L: My greatest accomplishment from tennis would either be getting MVP of the team my sophomore year or getting first place at the West Fargo Tournament at #1 doubles with my partner, Elizabeth Bichler.
Interview by Eva Rykowsky
MADDY ZANDER | SOFTBALL
MESSENGER: What is your favorite part of softball?
MADDY ZANDER: My favorite part is that it is truly a team sport. You can do everything in your power to make it go right but if your teammate on the other end doesn’t do their job it won’t work. No other sport is as much of a team sport for that very reason.
M: What will you miss most about leaving high school softball?
M: My teammates. I have been playing varsity since seventh grade so I’ve grown up with a few of my teammates and I will miss them and the younger girls as well.
M: What do you plan to do after high school?
M: After high school I will be attending The University of Jamestown to continue my softball career. I will be majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Coaching and possibly Special Education.
