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Referendum:
Take Two
By: Craig Oeding
Elections frequently denote a time of new leadership
and governmental revamping, but when voters return
to the polls on November 8, they will find something
familiar on the ballot: a proposal for a new
school referendum.
This
referendum would address the expenditures presented
by everything from academic programs and
extracurricular activities to transportation and
utilities, expenditures that could be cut or
tightened with the implementation of a new tax.
School officials were required to make such budget
alterations after district voters defeated last
year's proposed operating referendum of $455 per
student and would like to avoid a similar situation
this coming year.
The
latest version of the referendum requests a $700 per
student operation level that would bring the annual
district revenue up to $900,000 for as many as ten
years. Despite the fact that the solicited
amount has increased, officials point out that the
school district has already made $646,000 in cuts
since 2001.
But
budget cuts can stretch only so far.
Technology has become crucial to education;
upgrading and maintenance have become more
expensive. Insurance rates for property,
liability, and worker's comp have been on the rise,
and freight and energy expenses have skyrocketed as
a result f high fuel prices. Furthermore,
state funding has decreased due to legislative
budget issues and declining enrollment, leaving the
district to fend for itself financially.
With
such an extensive list of economic hurdles, as well
as Luverne's exceptional record of supplementing
education funding (last year was the first instance
that district voters defeated additional funding),
one may ask how the new referendum could possibly
fail this year. A tentative economy mingled
with higher fuel prices could swing the vote, but
the true outcome remains to be seen this November.
School welcomes new students
By: Thomas Christiansen
Four new students were added to the high school
enrollment list this year: These students
included juniors Stephanie Marks and Allan Morales,
as well as freshmen Jordan Adams and Nicholas Mark.
Junior Stephanie Mark transferred to our school from
Southwest Christian. Speech and Track are the
school activities Mark is looking forward to.
Mark's favorite class is choir, and her hobbies
include sleeping. One thing that she likes
about our school is that "it's got more than one
hallway; my old school didn't."
Allan Morales is joining the ranks as a junior as
well, who came to Luverne from Pipestone. For
a school activity, he is thinking of joining
basketball. Gym is Morales' favorite class
because he likes to play sports. "Everybody is
cool and nice," which is one reason why Morales
likes our school. He also feels that the
school lunch should have larger portions.
Jordan Adams is a freshman who moved from
Litchfield, MN. Adams plans to join Golf in
the spring for his school activity. "I enjoy
reading," said Adams, which is why English is his
favorite class. Adams' hobbies include drawing
and one thing he likes about our school is the open
lunch period.
Nicholas Mark, who is the brother of Stephanie Mark,
is a freshman from Southwest Christian. Mark
plans to contribute his athletic ability to both the
basketball and baseball teams. "There are lots
of people to talk to," said Mark, referring to why
he likes our school. His favorite class is
English, and his hobbies are sports.
Saying good-bye
By: Elizabeth Johnson
After the send-off of our local troops, there were
mixed feelings stirring the air. Pride in our
troops, no matter what, is one of the strong points
of Luverne. We all know that showing our
support to our troops is crucial. There are
not many people who are not directly affected by the
war in Iraq, and most people in the area know
someone who is leaving. One of my older
brother's friends is leaving, and right now they are
spending as much time hanging out and cruising and
hunting as they can.
We
also feel a sense of worry at the soldiers' leaving.
We worry for their safety. It draws us closer.
We express our concern in different ways, whether we
talk about it, pray, or just think about it.
At the same time, we know what they are sacrificing
for us. Our gratitude for this is what people
try to express. The Support Our Troops
stickers, magnets and other items show how important
this is to us.
Some
of these soldiers are leaving behind whole families:
wives, children, siblings, friends. They have
incredible courage, and we hope to convey our
appreciation. The sadness is profound, but it
is punctuated by hope, because that is what all they
do is about. They give us hope through what
they do. They inspire us to do our best as
well. It's that hope that keeps this country
together.
All
of us either have family or friends in the military.
That's the great thing about a small town; we share
many interests and troubles, and one person's burden
becomes many others'. We will continue to
support our troops, even as the call becomes more
urgent. Even as more people are called out,
they will always have the strong support of their
hometown.
New windows, new carpet, new look!
By: Jamie Wessels
As many of you have probably noticed, there have
been a few changes made in the office are of the
high school this year.
This past summer there were quite a few things being
put in and rearranged. One thing that looks
totally new and different is Mrs. Hanson's office.
"I
really like the look, and it's so much more open,"
said Mrs. Hanson. The new big windows give a
much more spacious look to the attendance window and
lobby area.
Another thing that was redone in the staff offices
was a new carpet. The high school, activities,
middle school, and principal's offices were all
carpeted.
"I
really love the feel of the new carpet, and it vies
it a much neater look," said Principal Mrs. Judson.
While putting in the new carpet, Mrs. Schomacker and
Mrs. Ouverson's desks were rearranged.
"I
like being able to look right out into the hallway
now, and it's just so much more open," said Mrs.
Ouverson. It definitely gives people who walk
into the offices much more room to walk and not
stumble all over one another.
One
last note to those students who use the school's
phone in the lobby: It is now on the east wall
by the main doors, due to the new windows in the
lobby area.
Hurricanes ravage south
Effects are felt at LHS
By: Dave Nelson
As hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravage the southern
United States, the aftershock is felt in Luverne.
With
all the disaster spread throughout Louisiana and
Texas, students have stepped up and given donations
to victims. Money donations have been taken
during third hour classes, the middle school student
council has been taking donations, and the high
school student council has donated profits from the
pop machines.
Luverne students have been donating more than just
money, however. Christensen Trucking set up
their truck and trailer in the Glen's Food Center
parking lot and took anything from canned food and
water to clothing to bring down to the refugees.
The
Christensens drove their truck down to Long Beach,
Mississippi, where they brought their supplies to a
warehouse, which helped get the items to victims.
The donations were then brought to smaller
distribution centers where the refugees would have
to come to get the supplies, some of whom had to
walk as far as five to ten miles to receive help.
"The
community was really helpful in donating the
supplies, and the trip was a huge success," said
Luverne senior Stephanie Christensen.
Even
though the disaster took place in the Gulf Coast,
indirect effects are felt right here in Luverne.
As gas prices steadily increase, some students and
adults have been forced to start carpooling to work
and school.
"It
saves me money, plus it makes for good
conversation," said senior Brett Lundgren.
Lundgren has begun carpooling with junior Derek
Elbers when he wants to catch an out-of-town
volleyball game. Elbers and Lundgren are both
avid volleyball fans, and sharing rides has helped
cut costs for both of them. Teachers who live
out of town are also carpooling to school.
Testing with technology
By: Andrea Moeller
Are you sick of those old Iowa Basic Skills tests?
Throughout October sixth through ninth graders took
the NWEA tests in the Mac Lab. The tests
covered math, reading, and language.
Each
student logged in on his or her computer, so each
test could be individualized. There was one
hour set for each section of the test, but students
could take as much time as needed to finish.
Each
question answered correctly proceeds to an even
tougher question. If the question is answered
incorrectly, the next question will be easier.
This
was the first time NWEA testing was used. The
majority of Minnesota's school have been using it
for the last two years. Instead of waiting for
a long time to get the results back, like in the
Iowa Basics tests, the results will come back much
sooner.
"We
will be able to get the results the next day," said
Principal Judson.
The
NWEA tests will be taken again in the spring.
The questions will start right where they left off
the first time. Administration can look at the
results from both tests to see how students have
improved through the year. It will be nice to
see a change in the way students take tests.
Features
Movie Review
Biker Boyz: Supplying a need for speed
By: Andy Haakenson
Calling all fans who liked the Fast and the Furious!
Check out Biker Boyz, a thrilling motorcycle racing
movie.
In
the movie there is an underground racing club where
motorcyclists drag race for pride, money, and
ownership. There are several gangs that
represent the underground league.
I
highly suggest seeing this movie, because it keeps
you on your toes the entire movie. This is one
of those movies that you'll just want to keep
watching and not do anything else. So grab a
bag of popcorn and start popping, because you're in
for a ride.
Restaurant Review
Rock-solid choice
By: Brett Lundgren
Looking for a quality restaurant with a little bit
of class?
Granite City might be the right choice for you.
When most hear the name, they think of the famous
brewery associated with the name, but if you hunt
deeper into the building, you'll find a great
atmosphere to sit down and enjoy a meal.
The
menu stretches from their well-known Bedda Chedda
Burger to the delicious Chicken Alfredo.
That's not all their menu has to offer. It has
choices for everyone's taste.
"I
love their juicy Garlic Butter Sirloin," said Derek
Johnson.
If
you're going there you might want to bring a little
more money that usual, but you won't leave hungry.
If you're looking for a nice place to take a date,
Granite City should be your next destination.
Their unique location on Louise Avenue right across
from Wal-Mart and just a few blocks from Century
Theaters makes it a great stop for your evening.
Opposing Viewpoints
To get up,
or not to get up -- that is the question
By: Jessa Dahl & Bethany Brandel
Point one by Jessa: Time management
To get up, without question. Humans spend
almost a third of their lives sleeping.
Imagine what you could be doing in that time!
You could watch TV, stare at a wall, annoy your
parents, avoid doing your homework--all sorts of
quality things.
Seriously, though, if you sleep in you waste an
entire morning. I like sleep as much as the
next person, but I don't want to sleep my entire
life! Imagine how much more of your life
you'll actually be conscious for if you wake up in
the morning!
I'm
not saying you have to wake up by 6 o'clock a.m.,
but 9 o'clock isn't that early, is it?
Counterpoint one by Bethany: Sleep is healthy
First of all, Jessa, it's not that I don't like
having spare time to enjoy life. It's a nice
experience, having plenty of time to do things
without stress or somebody breathing down your neck.
However, even when I sleep in (which is rare,
currently), I still have plenty of time to do what I
wish. Sleep is not a waste. It's
actually incredibly important for your health.
So what if I enjoy sleep a bit more than the next
person?
Point two by Bethany: I'm getting as much
sleep as you are!
Truthfully, it's not that I'm getting more sleep
than the next person. My best work is created
at night (around 3 o' clock a.m., let's say).
I'm a night owl by nature, and everybody in my
family is.
It
evens out, if you think about it. If a person
goes to be at 3 and doesn't get up until noon, he'll
still get nine hours of sleep -- more than the
required adult amount!
As
long as a person gets enough Z's, what difference
does it make when he gets up?
Counterpoint two by Jessa: Cheater!
I just have one thing to say, Bethany. This
column has nothing to do with what time you get to
sleep or how much sleep you get. It deals with
when you get up!
Not
all of us are night owls, either. I happen to
be a morning person. My best work is created
in the morning or early evening, not at night.
Between us, this is just a difference of
temperament.
However, there are some people who go to bed early,
yet rise late. They're the ones who are wasting
their time, and you know who you are.
Lawsuit ended a legend
By: Wyatt Sprecher
Most you probably know who The Beatles are, but what
most wouldn't know is what led John Lennon, Ringo
Starr, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney to break
up in the winter of 1970.
The
Beatles could simply be defined as the most popular
musical group in all of history, but in December
1970, all that was known as The Beatles came to an
end.
It
all started in 1967 with the death of Brian Epstein,
who had managed The Beatles since 1961.
Without Brian the break-up would have been earlier,
since he was the one who kept them working and
getting along.
After Brian's death, the group looked for a new
manager. They found Allan Klein, and that's
when the chaos broke out. Although they were
still recording together and releasing albums, only
a few knew what was going to happen.
The
last two albums that were released by The Beatles
were "Abbey Road" and "Let it Be." The title
of the last song that was recorded by the group was
also the title for the last album: "Let it Be" was
released on May 8, 1970.
After that, everyone went solo. On December 31
the greatest pop group on the planet then and now
came to an end. when Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit
against the other three Beatles for a final
dissolution of the partnership. Talk of
another Beatles album ended that day, the greatest
group in music history came to a legal end, and the
four guys from Liverpool, England never sang as a
group again.
Coaches Corner: Mr. Phelps
By: Derek Johnson
As you may know, coaching any activity can be a
strenuous position that requires plenty of
dedication. On top of teaching Mr. Phelps has
put in many hours of dedication and isn't slowing
down.
He
is in his first year of coaching the 7th and 8th
grade junior varsity girls' tennis team.
Phelps is known for coaching varsity girls'
basketball and middle school golf but is now showing
his expertise in the sport of tennis.
"I'm
a huge tennis fan. From playing recreational
tennis, to watching it on Sportcenter," said Phelps.
"And I think I can beat Mr. Olson, too."
So
far in the season, the girls' JV tennis team has
been doing well, and even though the tennis match is
not officially scored, Phelps commented on the
team's progress.
"If
we kept score for tennis, I think we would be at
four and zero, currently," said Phelps. "We're just
taking it one game at a time. God willing,
things will work out in the end."
Harvest season in full force
Yields are exceptionally high
By: Nick Heronimus
Area farmers have been tirelessly working to get
their crops out of the field. After a week of
rainy weather at the beginning of October, the
fields were wet but were dry enough for the farmers
to get back to work.
"Our
beans are the best that we have ever had," said
Steve Schneiderman.
Yields have been high this year for beans, which is
most likely due to the great amount of moisture this
summer. Corn is also predicted to have higher
than average yields.
Even
with higher than average yields, prices are not
something to get excited about. Corn is
selling for around $1.50, which is about thirty
cents too low, and beans are selling for about
$5.00, which is about $1.50 too low. The
reason behind the low prices is the damage that
Hurricanes Rita and Katrina have done on southern
ports. Without the ability to export the
grain, a surplus is crated, which lowers prices.
"Many customers at the Farm Store have been talking
about the low prices around local elevators," said
Andy Haakenson.
The
weather conditions for the upcoming weeks look
promising for farmers. This will help them to
keep working in the fields and remove their crops.
With this good weather, many farmers will be out
working late into the night, so be careful on the
roads.
"I
almost ran into a gravity wagon last night, so
everyone should listen to Nick's advice," said Dave
Nelson.
Teacher Feature with Mrs. Judson
By: Jenna Leslie
What do you want to be when you grow up? Our
new principal knew what she wanted to do since she
was just a young girl.
Born in Missouri, Mrs. Judson went to twenty-five
elementary schools over many years.
While currently building a home in Luverne, she
enjoys her time attending many of the high school's
activities. Her favorite thing about working
here is "how respectful the students are."
She
doesn't see any really big changes that need to be
made in our schooling system. She hopes to
keep things the way they are. In the future,
she wants to stay as high school principal for many
years and then retire later on down the road.
Looking Back: September
1964
Blackerby,
Bertrand at Girls' and Boys' State
By:
Chessa Ossefoort
Some things are
just too good to get rid of. This is true of
both Girls' and Boys' State. Check out the
article from 1964 about this experience.
A
boy and a girl were in Minneapolis this summer to
represent Luverne at the 1964 Boys' and Girls'
State. Norma Blackerby and Bob Bertrand were
selected by last year's junior class by their good
character, leadership, scholarship, and their
helpfulness to the other classmates to represent
Luverne this year.
Both
Bob and Norma spent a full week at the state
convention held at the state fair grounds with the
delegates from the entire state of Minnesota.
Most
of their time was spent in learning about good
citizenship and our Minnesota government. Two
or three times a day there were general assemblies
where everyone was together. College students
from the University of Minnesota came over to give
panel discussions on such subjects as religion and
dating.
Norma happened to say that the first day she was
there she was seated across from a girl from
Proctor. The following days she was sitting
across the table from girls from Hutchinson,
Edina-Morningside, and last of all Rochester.
She said that basketball tournaments were discussed
quite often between them.
They
said that one of the most rewarding things there was
learning, living, and practicing our government, not
to mention all the friendships that were gained
during that one week. It was one of the
highlights of their junior year.
Advice column on the way
By: KRae
Last year after
reading Meg Cabot's "Teen Idol," I was inspired to
do just what the main character does throughout the
book. She writes an advice column. I
like listening to people and helping them out,
whether it is a serious matter or a simple conflict.
Students want to talk to someone their age who is
probably going through many of the same things they
are.
This
is how everything is going to work. You (the
students) write to me on what you need advice about.
Kind of like a Dear Abby but for teenagers.
You can leave the questions in Ms. Sahly's room
(there is a box for them). Please remember
that the letters will be printed in The Echo,
so keep your name and others' names confidential.
I will also do my best to keep your identity
protected. For right now I will be the only
one giving advice, so please do not ask for help
with things out of my league.
If
any letters are received that are out of my league,
advice will be sought from the appropriate people.
If you have something of that nature, you don't need
my help. You need the help of a professional.
I am looking for more light-hearted teenage
questions. I will give you my point of view on
the situations in your letters.
It's
good to talk about your problems, no matter how big
or small they are, and I'm here to listen. So
send in your questions for The Echo's next
issue.
Activities
Cardinal football triumphant
Even though many changes took place
By: Alissa Johnson
The football team had an awesome regular season.
Their record was 6-2. The boys were lead to
success by Senior Captains Nick Heronimus, Dave
Nelson, and Ben Nath and Coaches Todd Oye, Tom
Lanoue, Mike Wenniger, Jeremy Childress, and Josh
Crabtree.
Both
the offense and defense looked to the eleven seniors
for guidance throughout the season.
"We
took pride in our defense this year, and relied on
our offense to put points on the board," said senior
Nathan Boler.
Defense was the key to this year's team. They
were often undersized compared to their opponents,
but the boys held their own. The defense only
allowed their opponents to score six points in the
second half through the entire year.
The
football team is part of the new Southern Minnesota
Alliance Conference. This means that there are
13 teams in the conference this year.
Scheduling does not allow each team to play every
team in the conference, so each game was crucial to
conference success. The football team played
all conference games except one, which was against
Lac qui Parle Valley. The team received fourth
place in the conference.
The
two games that held the greatest importance to
Cardinals were the Homecoming game against St. James
and the Battle Ax game in Pipestone. The boys
were impressive in both of these important games,
and the Battle Ax will remain in Luverne for another
year.
The
team was seeded fourth in the playoffs and faced
Minnesota Valley Lutheran at home in the first round
last week Tuesday. The Cardinals look to be
very successful in post-season play.
Coach Mike Wenniger had some advice for the team to
be victorious in the playoffs: "We can't lose if the
other team doesn't score."
Volleyball pushes
hard through season
By: Brian Deutsch
The girls' volleyball team finished last season with
a 13-13-2 record. Head Coach Lori Oeschle
hopes to continue to improve as she enters her third
season.
Important games for the Cardinals came against
Marshall and Section 3AA favorite Jackson Country
Central. Experience isn't a factor for the
team either. Seven girls returned with
starting experience.
The
team is made up of four seniors and eight juniors.
Seniors Maggie Kuhlman, Birdie Xaphakdy, Chelsea
Park, and Jessa Dahl brought starting experience to
the Cardinals. Juniors Meghan Cronberg, Erin
Hoiland, Dinah Xaphakdy, Brittany Vogt, Morgan
Bosshart, Hilary Hanson, Lindsey Olson, and Becca
Sandager fill out the varsity line-up.
The
girls fought some hard battles early in the season,
won their Homecoming match, and hope to finish the
season strong.
Band high-steps its
way to victory
By: Alison Brands
Under the direction of Drum Majors Craig Oeding,
Andraya Gacke, and Lindsey Olson, the band is
looking to add even more hardware to their already
amazing display of trophies.
The
band selected these challenging pieces to play:
"Pictures at an Exhibition," "Fire of Eternal
Glory," "Trepak," and "Red October/Russian Sailor's
Dance."
"We've had a difficult show to put together this
year, but the band members have worked hard and met
the challenge," said senior Drum Major Craig Oeding.
But
you don't have much of a band without the Color
Guard! The girls are led by captains Teresa
Pick and Casey Smith-Borgan.
"The
girls have been working really hard this year," said
Captain Teresa Pick, "And it paid off when we
competed in Sioux Falls. Rock on!"
If
you haven't heard yet, the Color Guard received
their highest marks yet, 9.1 out of 10, at the Sioux
Falls competition. Luverne took first in both
Parade and Field in the 2A class, which led them to
Howard-Wood Field for finals, where they placed
eighth out of twelve bands.
Despite the rain and the delays, Tri-State also went
well for the band; they took second in Parade before
going on to beat Pipestone in Field to take first
place.
FFA: Off to a
busy start
By: Megan McClure
FFA has had a busy start to school. The
freshmen started the year off with Green Hand Day in
Mountain Lake. Green Hand Day is the day when
new members learn about contests, activities,
chapter of officers, and all the responsibilities of
FFA members.
Next
on the agenda for FFA will be the corn drive.
This activity involves junior and senior members
going around to local farmers, asking if they would
like to donate corn. All the money that is
earned from the corn drive will benefit Camp
Courage.
The
last thing planned for this semester is the annual
fruit sales. In the fruit sale you may
purchase oranges, pears, apples, grapefruit,
popcorn, peanuts, and cheese. It is the
biggest fundraiser the chapter does every year.
So dig into your pockets and buy some healthy snacks
that will help support the local FFA.
Love/Love anyone?
By: Chelsea Park
The Luverne Girls' Tennis team took on Pipestone for
the first round of sections on Monday, October 3.
The team is doing well this year. They have 19
girls on varsity, as well as a middle school team,
which has 16 girls.
"Tennis is a really great sport, because we have a
lot of fun!" said Sam Gacke. The girls' record
was 8-9 so far this year. They started the
season in the summer with three tournaments.
The first tournament in Worthington ended with a
victory. Following with two doubles
tournaments where they played some very competitive
teams.
The
goal this year is to be aggressive and HIT THE BALL
HARD! This is just what the girls did against
Pipestone. 1st doubles, Andraya Gacke and
Brittany Boeve, did extremely well in their matches,
winning easily. 1st singles, Same Gacke, went
into a tie-breaker, but pulled it out in the end.
The
girls travel to Lac qui Parle Valley on Thursday,
October 6, where they will face the first-ranked
team in the section. It will be a tough day
for the girls, but hopefully they will have some
support and be able to continue in the playoffs.
For the love of
running
By: Nicole Boelman
Ever wondered what really goes on in Cross Country?
Team members work hard every day to improve their
performances, but it's not all work.
"I
love to run," said Kayla Raddle. At a typical
practice the boys and girls practice together.
The main difference is the distances they run.
All of the differences vary between groups.
Varsity boys run between three and eight miles per
day. Varsity girls log between two and six.
The JV group runs about the same distance as the
varsity girls and junior high-schoolers pace in
between one and four miles at each after-school
practice.
Since Cross Country is a fall sport, the meets start
in August and end in early November. During
Cross Country meets the team usually runs against
one school, but they may also have meets with other
schools attending. At these meets the athletes
run a variety of distances. Varsity boys
usually run 3.1 miles, varsity girls run 2.5 miles,
junior varsity run 2.5 miles, and junior high run 1
mile.
Some
one may wonder: Why join Cross Country?
"I
needed something to do, and running is fun," said
Matt Stensland-Bos. Not only can running be
enjoyable, but it's healthy, and it helps relieve
stress.
November 5 is the State Cross Country tournament, so
wish the team luck on making it to State!
Fall Play falling to pieces
By: Stephanie Christensen
After dedicating their hard work and time for three
weeks, the cast members of this year's fall play
were struck with bad news. On October 3 Mr.
Lindgren informed her cast that they could no longer
continue their efforts to produce the play, 12 Angry
Men.
Due
to lack of production rights from the publisher of
12 Angry Men, the cast had to rehearse new lines
from a brand new play. All that work for
nothing.
"We
really weren't so mad but more disappointed," said
Chessa Ossefoort, who was originally cast as Juror
#7 for the first play.
With
less than a month to put together an entirely new
play, cast members quickly had to brainstorm on what
the new play would be. On the evening of
October 3, the cast met to discuss ideas for the new
play. Among these was "The Crucible."
Ms. Lindgren made the final decision and informed
the cast of her choice just a few days after the
meeting.
I
bet you are reading this full of anticipation on
what the new play is. I for one am interested
to see what these folks have up their sleeves.
They have been working very hard to get his play
together in such a short time. Along with all
of my buddies, I will be sitting in the audience
with a big bag of buttery popcorn on opening night.
I hope you all do the same!
Editorial
From the Red Carpet
We are the editors of this year's Echo, and our goal
is to bring you the most accurate news, pictures,
and opinions from LHS each month. Our columns
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This
month's topic is how much open study hall and lunch
hour benefits students each day. Not only do
students get to choose where they want to eat, they
can also get a break from the normal school day.
Just leaving the school building for 30 minutes can
relieve a lot of stress from a student who is
overloaded with classes, extra-curricular
activities, and work. It is a good time for
students to run errands or grab homework they forget
at home.
Other people in town also benefit from open lunch
hour and study hall. Many businesses, such as
Citgo, Pizza Ranch, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco John's,
Glen's, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Country Kitchen,
and all other gas stations love it that students can
leave school for lunch. Not only do they get a
lot of extra business, they employees like to see
students active in the community.
In
order to keep open lunch hour around, students need
to follow a couple of simple rules. Students
need to make sure they are back in school and on
time for 6th hour. Students need to obey
normal traffic laws. Keeping the parking lots
and hallways clean is another rule. Of course
students also need to keep up their grades to keep
this privilege. By acting respectably, there
should be no problems keeping lunch hour open.
On
the flip side, the current schedule for lunch would
struggled to accommodate over 350 students every
day. The time frame would have to be
lengthened for everyone to get through the line.
There would need to be more room and tables in the
cafeteria for everyone to get a seat. More
cooks would need to be hired to make and serve more
food.
Students would not act as well throughout the school
day as they do now. Without the crucial break,
students would get too stressed and involved with
school. There would be a lot more tension
between students, teachers, and administrators.
The hallways would be packed and would need more
teachers patrolling them. Students would
rebel, which would make their actions worse.
There have been no major problems with open lunch
hour and study hall this year, so keep up the good
work. Students know how much they like open
noon hour, and just think about how bad life would
be without it.
Opinion Poll
IWho/What are you going to be for Halloween?
By: Jessa Dahl & Bethany Brandel
Jessica Dorhout & Caitlyn Deutsch: "The Fanta
Girls."
Maddie Halfmann: "A rose."
Casey Smith-Borgen: "Ms. Harms, since she
thinks she's a witch."
Jake Syndergaard: "Jack Skellington."
Spencer Wynia: "Young Michael Jackson."
Mr. Olson: "I'm scary enough!"
Frau Swenson: "Eine Hexe!" (A witch!)
Jessa: "A mystic."
Bethany: "Samara from 'The Ring.'"
Seniors
Senior Timeline
Flying
through high school
By: Abby Lange
Seniors, can you believe it is already November?
You are all probably panicking about what you should
be doing on the road to college. But don't
completely freak out yet.
"Seniors should be going on college visits, taking
the ACT's and submitting some applications," said
high school counselor, Mr. Nelson.
Remember, you can get out of school to go on college
visits, so grab some friends and go on a road trip
to your favorite college.
The
next ACT test is on December 10. You can sign
up in Mr. Nelson' office. The very important
deadline is November 4.
"I've gone on a couple of college visits and took
the ACT," said senior Teresa Pick.
Most
importantly, there are only seven months of high
school left!
Bethany Denise Brandel
Activities
Choir, Mock Trial, Spring, Fall, & One-Act
Plays, German Club, Echo/Annual Copy Editor,
South Dakota Symphony Choir, Church Cantor,
Girls' Hockey Manager, National Honor Society
Future Plans
Attend a four-year college and get my BA, maybe
get married, and retire early
Favorite Movie
Vanilla Sky
Favorite Quote
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is
the mysterious." - Albert Einstein
Birth Date
April 10, 1988 |
Jessa Kennedy Dahl
Activities
Band, Choir, Softball, Mock Trial, UMYF, YLC,
Volleyball, 8 o'clock Bell Choir, Awakening, Spring
Play, National Honor Society
Future Plans
I don't have a definite college yet, but I plan
to major in Creative Writing and take some Pre-law
classes
Favorite Movie
Too many to list
Favorite Quote
"Imagination is the one weapon in the war
against reality." - Jules de Gaultier
Birth Date
December 31, 1987 |
Amy Marie Henkensiefken
Activities
Youth Group, work at Mary Jane Brown Home
Future Plans
Go to college for nursing, get married, and
start a family
Favorite Movie
Napoleon Dynamite
Favorite Quote
"Live life to the fullest, never give up when
the tough gets going or when the going gets tough."
Birth Date
October 15, 1987 |
Derek Andrew Johnson
Activities
Football, Baseball, Echo/Annual
Future Plans
I plan on attending college, starting a family,
and enjoying life.
Favorite Movie
A Bronx Tale
Favorite Quote
"The road to success is always under
construction."
Birth Date
November 19, 1986 |
Brett Kubesh Lundgren
Activities
Football, Baseball, Student Council, Peer
Helping, and Echo/Annual Reporter
Future Plans
Go to college
Favorite Movie
Rounders
Favorite Quote
"If there wasn't luck involved, I guess I'd win
every one."
Birth Date
February 2, 1988 |
Grant Benjamin Oldre
Activities
Cross Country manager, Golf, Youth Group
President, FCA, Plays
Future Plans
Go to college and get a history teaching degree.
Attend the seminary, and then be ordained as a
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor.
Favorite Movie
Fight Club & Garden State
Favorite Quote
"Finish each day and be done with it..." - Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Birth Date
August 16, 1987 |
Chessa LaRae Ossefoort
Activities
Echo/Annual, Cheerleading, Fall Play,
Hockey, Speech, Student Council, FCA, Choir, NLCC
Youth Group
Future Plans
Go to college, like most kids, get married, not
have kids, and live happily ever after
Favorite Movie
Miracle
Favorite Quote
"A positive attitude may not solve all of your
problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it
worth the effort." - Herm Albright
Birth Date
June 8, 1987 |
Lindsay Jean Rust
Activities
Blue Mound Figure Skating Club, Senior RCYF,
Volleyball, working at Ace Hardware
Future Plans
Go to a 4-year college for business or
education, marry Prince Charming, and have three
kids
Favorite Movie
Brown Sugar
Favorite Quote
"Wake up every morning with a thought that
something wonderful will happen. Take pride in
how far you've come, and have faith in how far you
can go."
Birth Date
November 17, 1987 |
Logan James Sawtelle
Activities
Concert Choir, Honor's Choir, All-State
Men's and Mixed Choirs, Chancel Choir, South Dakota
Symphony Choir, Play, Mock Trial, German Club
Future Plans
I hope to study opera at an elite conservatory
of classical music, eventually accumulate a Bachelor
of Music, then Master of Music, and inevitably great
wealth and fame!
Favorite Movie
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Favorite Quote
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to
the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to
everything." - Plato
Birth Date
March 19, 1988 |
Craig Thomas Thacker
Activities
FCA, Band, Choir, Play, RCYF
Future Plans
Survive Basic Training and AIT, go to college,
get my Master's Degree in Education, become an
officer, get married, become a history professor,
retire from the Army and live happily ever after
Favorite Movie
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Favorite Quote
"No God, no peace; Know God, know peace."
Birth Date
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Chonda Marie Wessels
Activities
Flag Corps, Figure Skating, Senior RCYF,
Winterfest Play, working at the Comfort Inn
Future Plans
Go to college, find a job I love, marry
the man of my dreams, have a couple of kids, and
live a fairy tale
Favorite Movie
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Favorite Quote
"Friends are like stars: They come and go,
but the ones that stay are the ones that glow."
Birth Date
October 29, 1987 |
Jamie Leigh Wessels
Activities
Band, working at CT, racing
Future Plans
Go to college, marry Prince Charming, have
a couple of kids, then live happily ever after
Favorite Movie
The Notebook
Favorite Quote
"There comes a point in your life when you
realize who really matter, who never did, and who
always will."
Birth Date
January 1, 1988 |
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Creative Writing
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