The Rostrum, January 2011

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Photos by Charlotte Becker, photo illustration by Claire Berger

JANUARY 28, 2011 VOLUME IV ISSUE 5 DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL 2200 N. PARKER ROAD DEXTER, MI 48130

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Snow boarding grows in popularity staff writer

Evan Sanford

Snowboarding has grown to be a popular sport and many boarders head to Mt. Brighton, Alpine and resort destinations such as Boyne to do their hobby.

While many students go and enjoy themselves with their friends while snowboarding, there are others that compete seriously.

With Mt. Brighton only a 30 minute drive away, students have found a new activity for after-school and the winter break.

As for membership, more than 40 students have joined the Snowboarding Club, which allows students to get together on certain days and hang out at Mt. Brighton. “I really enjoy going to Mt. Brighton,” senior Tyler Hanson said. “It is a lot of fun to go snowboarding with my friends on the weekends when there’s nothing to do.”

Dexter also has a reputation for having a few nationally

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The calm before the storm: Senior Cameron Maisch enjoys one of the few runs she gets in before disaster strikes. This was Maisch’s second year boarding.

recognized snowboarders. Junior Owen Eisenlord and brother, senior Zak Eisenlord have both competed in Snowboarding Nationals, along with junior Patrick Becker and many others.

Junior Rob Wittenberg said, “It’s a really chill sport.

Anyone can love it. You can get away and be yourself with your buddies. It’s fun; you try and do things you’ve never done before.”

Wittenberg also said nationals are during spring break this year so he won’t be going, but Owen Eisenlord definitely will.

Senior Tyler Hanson describes snowboarding as his favorite thing to do to above all else, because everyone can do it with a little practice and determination. He said snowboarding gives everyone something to strive for, whether it be a new trick or just getting down the hill without falling.

Hanson said, “I love snowboarding. Whether you’re with your friends or by yourself, the feeling of coasting down the mountain is above anything else, especially when you’re at the top looking down.”

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Snowboarding trip gone wrong

Cameron Maisch takes a nasty fall and breaks her wrist snowboarding The Rescue: After Maisch takes a nasty spill while carving, the ski patrol rushes over to tend to her aching wrist. She was taken over to the ski patrol building for futher aid.

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Claire Berger

All bandaged up: Maisch sits and waits for her dad to come pick her up to go to the U of M emergency room. X-rays taken there determined that her wrist was broken.

Photo by Charlotte Becker, Photo illustration by Claire Berger

The Diagnosis: As ski patrol tends to Maisch’s injury they determine that she is going to have to make a trip to the hospital.

Maisch said the Mt. Bighton workers were very kind and helpful throughout the entire emergency.

Where to go for winter fun staff writer

Jake Aliapoulios

Christmas is over, and it’s still a long time till the snow is gone. So while the snow is still here, you might as well enjoy it. There aren’t any mountains nearby, but there are still places to ski, go sledding and ice skate. In case you don’t know of any good winter hang out spots, we took the time to put together a list of our favorites.

Best skiing/snowboarding spot The best skiing hill nearby is Mount Brighton. From Mast Road it’s 18 miles away and takes about 35 minutes. Mount Brighton is not that big, but it is the best ski/snowboard spot around here without going about double the distance to Mount Holly. There’s a nice terrain park and a good number of other runs to have fun with. However, it isn’t cheap. All-area passes start at $33 and go up to $46, depending on how long you want stay. If you’re only interested in the terrain park, the tow rope is a better deal, costing about $29. The rentals, on the other hand, are reasonably priced costing $25. For both skis and snowboards, if you want a helmet, they cost another $5 to rent.

Best sledding The best place to go sledding is Cardiac Hill in Loch Alpine off of Bridge Way Road. It’s a steep big hill with lots of room for sledding. There is a small waterway at the end of the hill, but it only adds to the excitement. The hill is a public place so it won’t cost you anything to go there. It’s also in Dexter so there’s not much travel needed. So bundle up and bring a sled and maybe some food because there’s none there.

Photo by Charlotte Becker

Up they go: Mt. Brighton snowboarders hold onto the tow rope as they are pulled up the hill. Most of the people going up are going up to the terrain park.

Best ice skating The best ice rink that isn’t too far is the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. It’s a great place for a date and skates are available for rental. It’s located in Ann Arbor at 2121 Oak Valley Drive. From Baker Road it’s about a 10.5 mile drive and will probably take 18 minutes. Admission is $4 and the skate rental is $3. However, it isn’t open to public skate all the time, so check the web site if you’re thinking about going. For January, February and March the Friday night public skate is open from 9:30-10:50 p.m. There is also a great snack bar in case you get hungry or want some hot chocolate.

Photos by Charlotte Becker

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Jacob Ball Guest Writer

Wasting Time: A Life Skill School is like a war-time prison.

There are dangers everywhere. Sometimes the only chance for survival is escaping, and if you are caught escaping, you will be dealt with harshly.

The only difference is, unlike prison, you have no choice but to return to school. That is why your better option, in school, is to waste time.

What does it mean to waste time you ask? Wasting time is when you purposefully work slowly or in an unorganized, unfocused manner. Wast-

ing time is not as easy as you think.

There are five parameters you must follow if you plan to succeed in both the field of wasting time and the less important field: education.

The first parameter is to never be loud. By being loud you bring attention to yourself and may force yourself into being told to do work. This could result in headaches from using your brain and hand cramps from writing.

The second parameter is if you are using a computer, find other things to do with your time than play games.

By playing games you will anger the teacher who is trying to tell you things in the front of the room or the creepy tech gnomes who watch computer screens from their dungeon on the first floor.

Third is to always open the assignment you are supposed to be doing.

Because, remember, wasting time is always done discretely.

Fourth is to always follow the buddy system. Never waste time alone.

By having a partner you can be a whole lot more productive in your wasting.

The last rule is to you must be steadfast in your work. If you decide to start wasting time, you must continue to work at it until you share an appearance similar to a phantom, invisible to the learning establishment, existing in nothing more than name and grade alone.

If you’re not having fun with your waste, you might as well just get back to work. Wasting time takes practice before you will completely hone your skills, but by senior year it is a crucial trait to have.

While you are spending your endless days in between these walls, remember there are lots of songs on your iPod you probably haven’t listened to and even more daydreams you have yet to have.

Marshall Kellenberger

(11) Henry Cares

What does NASCAR contribute to this country?

What was your killstreak this hunting season?

Monster trucks.

They’re more fun to drive.

Everything.

NASCAR is the best.

I lost count.

Um. It’s good?

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Tractors or monster trucks and why?

I don’t know.

No idea.

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(9) Blake Wingler What is the best thing about Toby Keith?

I support it.

I think we should have a great wall of America. With missiles and lasers.

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His masculine build and undying love for our country.

Tractors. I love the way they shake when I drive them.

Inbreeding.

Three does in 30 seconds.

Absolutely nothing.

Tractors. They’re more mature.

Once again, absolutely nothing.

What’s a killstreak?

He’s like a powerful mule.

Monster truck tractors. I love the vibrations.

Mullets, fast cars and cheering for possiblyfatal wrecks.

Two deer with my gun. Three with my truck.

And one with my bare hands.

Marshall Kellenberger

with Sarah Dobrei Q- Are the rumors that you are a mermaid true?

A- Yes. Of course.

Q- What would you say to some students who say, “That is literally impossible”?

A- It’s not impossible! You can look on my Facebook. There’s a video of a mermaid and that’s like me. In Florida you can go swim with them in the mermaid tanks.

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What are your thoughts on border patrol?

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Q- Mermaid tanks?

A- Yes. The fence needs to be higher.

With more guns.

His facial hair makes a man question his manhood.

Monster trucks.

I can pull my tractor behind it.

Danger and alcohol. Always a good combination.

Two deer. Three squirrels. And five trespassers.

Q- Seriously.

A- What?

Q- Never mind. How long can you hold your breath for underwater.

A- A long time. I’m a mermaid.

Q- What is your mermaid name?

A- My name is Luna. Luna the mermaid.

Q- What are your thoughts on mushrooms?

A- You think I do shrooms!?

Q- No, I’m just wondering about your feelings on fungus.

A- Oh. Well um. I like mushrooms.

Q- When did your involvement in the crime family The Blonde Mafia begin?

A- Crime family? Ha. Seventh grade.

Q- What’s the Blonde Mafia’s body count?

A- Peace not war, that’s our motto. Unless you get in our way. Jackie’s the fighter.

Q- Where exactly is Never Never Land?

A- I’m not sure. I’ve never been there.

Q- I hear a lot of swimmers are requesting to join the Blonde Mafia. Will they be allowed to join?

A- Only if they can prove themselves.

Q- How do you prove yourself to the Blonde Mafia?

A- Uh . . . Only we know.