The Forest Breeze

Volume 76, Issue 2 Forest Lake Area High School November 26, 2008 Debate has more rookies By Megan Daly Few students are rewarded for on-one battle. Haseman. correcting statements made by This year the FL debate team has Debate is a great way to educate others or arguing in public, but had an extremely high number of your self on new and exciting the Forest Lake Debate team has novices joining and senior Jermy topics and strengthen your writing made these activities an art form. Weed, one of three captains, and speech skills. Natalie Hoidal, Debate is a contest, or believes it is a positive addition to also a novice debater, said that the competition, where two or the team. work load is more like that of a more speakers present facts and “We have more novices this normal class. ideas to support an opinion. year that we defiantly expect to Regardless of the reasons for Extensive research and strategy see next year,” said Weed. joining, the team’s new members are used against opponents, and Why are so many people are proving their skills at the the team works hard to make deciding to join debate this tournaments. their presentations to the judges season? Sophomore Amy Bellows “We seem to be placing more in FFA members posing for a team photo after winning a chapter award. everything they can be. says the reason she joined is for tournaments,” said weed. Photo provided There are three levels of college aspirations. In fact Forest Lake held the Flake experience for debaters, first level “I joined because I wanted it Stakes invitational on Sat. Nov. students are referred to as novice, to look good on my high school 15. This massive tournament FFA students second level is junior varsity and transcript,” said Bellows. consisted of 30 different schools, third level is varsity. All levels of Others joined because of the and was held in not only the high debate are able to take place in one learning opportunities. school but Century as well. of two categories, LD (Lincoln “You learn all these new topics you It is plain to see Forest Lake in Douglas) or public forum. Public would never think of researching debate is having a successful forum enables you to work on but they actually come in handy,” season, and they will continue to By Kellie O’Brien Integrity Bio fuels. They also and present your arguments with said novice debater Emma finish out the year strong. What do you think of when you went to the “World’s Toughest a partner, whereas LD is a one- hear National FFA Convention? Bulls and Broncos” rodeo and a Like most of us, we all think Taylor Swift concert. “It was so “What is that?” Well just ask much fun. It was pretty much FLHS students, Chloe Miron, amazing,” said Bailey Schwartz. Kayla Erickson, Krysta Nelson, The FFA was founded in 1928 FLHS Blood Drive Carter Lee, Andrew Miron, and FFA members have been Sarah Williamson, and Bailey meeting annually ever since. Schwartz. They all attended the The Forest Lake FFA won an National FFA Convention this outstanding award while they fall in Indianapolis, . were at the convention. “The National FFA Convention “The Forest Lake FFA Chapter is the largest annual youth was named a 3 Star National gathering in the United States,” Chapter by the National FFA said FFA advisor Mike Miron. Organization which places “Forest Lake FFA members joined the group among the top five over 54,000 fellow members and percentile of chapters across the participated in general sessions U.S. The recognition was earned and leadership workshops, heard as a result of an application from National FFA officers and submitted by the students, which attended the nations largest youth identified successful activities in career fair.” the areas of student, chapter and “The National FFA Organization community development. These offers the nation’s largest activities and the supporting agricultural career fair for documentation were first youth. More than 1,300 booths evaluated by a state committee, representing colleges, agriculture where the Forest Lake FFA was related companies and potential named one of ’s ten career areas are present at the best, and then advanced to national Student Council Member Bolly Baatz reads aloud a book to council colleague Tiffany Vue. The Student Council career show. Students who attend competition for additional review hosted the annual fall American Red Cross blood drive on Nov. 19 and it raised 148 pints of blood from FLHS and discover numerous agricultural and recognition,” said Miron. community members. Each pint has the potential to save three lives. Photo by Katlin Johnson careers and explore opportunities There is such a diverse group in post-secondary job training and of activities within the FFA education,” said Miron. organization if this is something They also visited a Dow Agro you may be interested in getting Have a great Sciences Laboratory, Bungee involved in, talk to one of the International-the world’s largest FFA members or Mr. Miron in the soybean processing plant, and Agriculture Department. Thanksgiving Break! ‘See You At The Pole’ comes to Forest Lake By Kyle Arbuckle i n c r e a s e every other Wednesday at 7,” always like getting to school at Wouldn’t it be great if there was your faith. said Loeffler. “We pray the things 6:30 a.m. everyday, I do it for God a place where no one judged or Say that God on God’s heart for the school. because of what Jesus did for me. criticized you for how you looked is real and he Singing worship songs in the I want other people to understand or what you believed in? Believe is alive,” said name of God, thanking him for what Jesus did for them.” it or not, there is a place like that Loeffler. what he has already done in the “When people make fun of me at FLHS. According school.” for doing what I do, it encourages According to student leaders, to student The other Wednesday is spent me to keep it up,” said Loeffler. See You at the Pole is a gathering leaders, See in math teacher John Buck’s “Then I know that I am doing the to worship God and to proclaim You at the classroom, and all other weekdays will of God.” his holiness. Pole isn’t for are spent in the cafeteria. The See You at The Pole is a gathering “We ask God to reveal himself people who same activities are done at all of people to bring Christian light to the school,” said Senior Joseph just want events. to FLHS. Come to See You at the Loeffler, who is a student leader. to make “I started See You at the Pole at Pole and check it out. I will see “See You at the Pole is for anyone themselves to get serious about God. our school, out of pure obedience you at the pole. who has the will to live for God. feel better for doing something “We started See You at the Pole to what we are called to do, to If you believe in God, come and “right”, it is for people who want on the 24th of Sept. and hold it serve God” says Loeffler. “I don’t Pg. 2 November 26, 2008 Megan Daly NEWS

Student art auction to Help yourself by helping others Beginning of monthly feature help Environmental Club By Charlie Nelson By Krysta Nelson Every Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. in Club will be taking on a different “Volunteering is a healthy Volunteers Needed: Bruce Leventhal’s classroom, sort of project. From 2-4 p.m. an activity that allows people to the Environmental Club meets. Art Auction will be held at the focus outside of themselves,” Circle of Friends Around 20 – 30 of FLHS’s best High School to benefit the Club. according to NHS advisor, environmentalists get together Donations will be accepted and Becky Haven. Peer Buddies with a mission in mind. art from students, teachers and When students volunteer “they Description: “Our mission is to improve the people in the community will be connect with other people, their Volunteers are paired up way the school works and to help at the auction. Their will also be perspectives are broadened, and with a teen with special the environment of the school and entertainment provided by the it gives a boost to how they see needs. Fun group activities the world,” said Environmental String quartet and by Taren. themselves,” said Haven. held every other Club leader and FLHS senior The proceeds from the Art This feeling of satisfaction and Thurs. 6:30-8 p.m. Andrew Morrison. Auction will go to various involvement is one that people help you decide what you may But what ways do they go about projects the Environmental Club who don’t offer their time will enjoy doing as a career. Requirements: this heavy mission? There are is working on, such as working most likely never experience In addition to the administration’s Teens in grades 9-12; must several small projects they work on replacing the recycling bins to the fullest. Whether teens goals for advisory, The Forest have good listening skills, on to achieve in rooms with sign up for one simple activity Breeze wishes for all FLHS be a good role model, and the bigger goal s o m e t h i n g or a long-term commitment, students to participate in like to have fun. in mind. The more durable volunteering is beneficial volunteering during high school. Environmental and is waiting Contact: to both the community and We will highlight a local volunteer Club organizes on a Co- Bonita Carlson, the volunteer. As an added opportunity in each issue with recycling in M a t e r i a l s 651-462-4398, bonus, being a volunteer looks hopes that you will help others in c l a s s r o o m s Dumpster to or e-mail wonderful on a college or the community and come up with and organizes hold all the [email protected] scholarship application and can fun volunteer ideas of your own. projects such as recycling that the school wide they collect. trash pickup. For more Some future information Forest Lake Sports Complex projects are on the being planned Year-round fields, arenas and courts included including a rain garden that will Environmental Club or the help filter chemicals coming from Art Auction, contact Andrew By Eric Snidarich the school’s parking lot. Morrison or go to a meeting. Around Forest Lake there are for the boy’s locker rooms at the voted and accepted, will be a On Dec. 13, the Environmental a lot of new renovations and ice arena, and the boy’s hockey new Community Center near the projects. Among them is the newly team is giving their input as to sports complex. Also, once the finished Sports Complex located how it should be arranged. park and ride near the library is at the southern most end of Forest The complex was paid for with more active, there is room to Lake off of highway 61. park dedication funds. When expand the parking lot to double Forest Lake Mayor Stev Stegner businesses build on city land, the current size. Calendar says the complex will bring more they are asked to give some park jobs to Forest Lake. land or to donate money instead “The complex includes an of land. Dec. 8 indoor sheet of ice, a field house Since there are so many students Music Concert that can be flooded for another playing hockey, they used to have sheet of ice, three softball fields, to drive out of town to go to a rink Map of Sports Complex 7:30 p.m. The Forest Breeze one baseball field and four soccer to practice. With the new arena, it fields.” said Stegner, “And we is expected to bring people back The student newspaper of have a concrete section set up for to Forest Lake, and help people Dec. 13 Forest Lake High School a possible move of the skate park to spend less on gas and time ACT Test Forest Lake High School to the complex.” travelling elsewhere. It is also 8 a.m. 6101 Scandia Trl. N The sports complex was finished meant to bring more business Forest Lake, MN 55025 early spring of 2008, but planning to restaurants and hotels in the began six years ago. The land Forest Lake area, increasing jobs (651) 982-8575 was acquired from the Forest and hopefully bettering the Forest Dec. 24- forestbreeze@ Lake Airport. At first there was Lake economy. Jan. 4 forestlake.k12.mn.us a little bit of trouble between the “The field house can be used Staff members: financing firm and the city, but it by anyone in the community,” No school Kyle Arbuckle was resolved to lead to the new said Stegner. “It can be used for Holiday Break Liz Brown complex. different chamber events such as (WOOT!) Megan Daly According to Stegner the scout meetings.” Jake Hipp complex fields cost $1.7 million There are also many other Katlin Johnson while the ice arena cost a total $5 new things coming for Forest Dan Lindahl million. The high school is paying Lake. One possible event, if Johanna McDowell Charlie Nelson Krysta Nelson “I like his ideas of lowering gas “It’s a change! I don’t know if “I’m not that excited about it.” Kellie O’Brien to 99 cents.” it’ll be good or bad, I guess we’ll - Jennifer Elsenpeter, ‘09 Cassie Olson What Are Your - Daemon Mechan, ‘11 find out!” -Abbie Bodene, ‘11 “I would’ve voted for him.” Eric Snidarich Thoughts About “I think it’s gonna be really big - Derek Sandkamp, ‘09 Dennis Sprute in history and I’m happy to be in Cassady Zebro President-Elect “It’s awesome!” this generation.” -Katelynn Thompson-Scapple, ‘10 “It’s going to be different.” Adviser: - Hannah Dowdakk, ‘11 - Dan Pignato, ‘09 Laura LeVake Barack Obama? “I’m just worried about the “It’s gonna change America’s assassination attacks on him.” “If anyone were to get in, it The Forest Breeze is a monthly history.” -Danielle Orlando, ‘10 wouldn’t matter, we’re still publication created by students in the “He might be a little - Alyssa Yuronick, ‘11 screwed.” journalism class at FLHS. The Forest inexperienced.” “He wants to raise minimum -Rose Cordell, ‘09 Breeze welcomes letters to the editor, - Mackenzie Kerrigan, ‘11 “We’ll see how he does. I just wage, which means I’m going to provided they are not obscene and don’t like that he’s against guns.” get a raise. Which is sweet!” “I’m completely against him.” do not exceed 200 words. The staff “I am a strong McCain supporter. -Kyle Olson, ‘11 -Kate Plautz, ‘10 - Ashlie Sundstrom, ‘09 reserves the right to edit for length. It will be… interesting to see Unsigned letters will not be printed; what he does.” “So how well do you think “I think that Americans did not “I’m thrilled!” however, names may be -Danielle Snider, ‘11 Obama knows Osama?” research before they voted to find - Cindy Jones, Dean withheld upon request. -Audrey Hanmer, ‘11 out what Obama stands for.” Views of the The Forest Breeze “I’d rather have McCain.” - Erin Daninger, ‘10 writers are not necessarily the views of the students, staff or administration -Kennet Daring, ‘11 “I think he’s pretty cool.” Gathered by Cassie Olson - Kyle Thielke, ‘11 of ISD 831. Pg. 3 OPINION November 26, 2008 Cassie Olson, Katlin Johnson The Debate: Should teens have jobs? Work now, appreciate it later Teens aren’t adults By Krysta Nelson By Dennis Sprute Greeting clients, laminating and Dan Lindahl papers, selling beverages, doing Going to bed late, getting up tables. Students can be involved laundry and feeding infants are early, going to school, working in extra-curricular activities, just a small number of the tasks I on assignments, doing chores, which I would argue teach a lot did my first year of working. working late on weeknights, more than a part time job would As a sophomore, I had a job at and having the occasional extra- ever teach. I would also argue a health club. At the time I was curricular activity. Welcome to that a students overall self-esteem hired, I didn’t know what I was the life of a high school student. is higher when involved in extra- getting into. My official title These days, it is common curricular activities rather than a was “child care worker”, but for a student to have a part work environment. I did much more than babysit. time job while in high school. It’s pretty simple to say that Although I only worked ten hours Unfortunately, there are other, teenagers can prioritize school a week in an entry-level position, more unpopular tasks teens often over jobs and keep their grades I gained countless life tools. I neglect if they have a job during high. It’s a much harder thing for discovered how to communicate the week. Many times students students to actually do it. In the with employers, coworkers and Kyrsta Nelson and tag team Dan Lindahl and Dennis Sprute try to aren’t home until 10 or even 11 short term perspective (which clients, the value of a balanced figure out who will win the argument over teen jobs. p.m on school nights. If these students often use for decisions), schedule, the importance of a to work with people of all ages job should never be considered students consider homework to jobs give you a wallet full of positive attitude, and much more. and in a variety of situations more important than schoolwork. be important enough to do, they money. School on the other hand Many FLHS students have jobs, school activities do not include. Second, activities can increase will likely be up another hour. doesn’t give anything tangible. but some students and parents Also, jobs teach teenagers connections with peers, promote This produces high stress for the In the long run, school is helping think that a part-time job takes their about responsibility, money involvement in school, and student, without mentioning that build both intellectual and social focus away from the important management, and allow teens to allow students to focus on their the average teenager doesn’t get skills. things. They feel that students get a taste of the “real world.” individual interests. A student’s enough sleep to begin with. Overall, there is a way to have should not have to be busy with These concepts are crucial for a job should be third on the list. Contrary to popular belief, your cake and eat it too. Work more than school. These people smooth transition from youth to The benefits of a part-time teenagers need time to figure in moderation while enjoying may not realize that working as a adulthood. job are worth the hard work. out who they are, and time is yourself and keep your grades up. teenager is important as well. All If a student is taking a difficult Working allows students to gain something that many high school However, if the people you work students should experience part- course load or is involved in personal growth, not to mention, students do not have. The skills a for demand a certain number of time employment at least once multiple after-school activities, I provides them with a little extra student will learn at a part time job hours, look in to finding a better before leaving high school. highly recommend they work in cash. After working at the health is often something they have no situation. It’s easy to push things A portion of students believe the summer instead. Summer jobs club, I feel an increased sense interest in pursuing for a career. to the side for money now, but extracurricular activities are provide students with the same of understanding of the world For that reason, teens are learning if a student can keep their head enough to prepare them for benefits, but don’t cause a struggle around me. I encourage everyone skills they don’t need, using the straight and focus on school now, their future. Although I agree with the school schedule. to look into getting a job if they time they do need to be able to the scholarships earned later may that sports and clubs provide a With that said, a high school have not already had the valuable figure out their future. What ever double or triple the money earned student with positive experiences, student with a job needs to keep in experience of employment. When happened to just being a kid? from preparing someone’s lunch. a job can offer many unique mind a basic priority list. Above you are older and look back at the Students can be doing things That is definitely something worth opportunities. After-school jobs all, school and grades come first. skills you gained from your first that are a lot more productive the time to think about. obligate students to learn how This is the basis of our future. A job, you won’t regret it. than flipping burgers or cleaning The Pledge deserves Everyone can learn how to dance more respect FL Dance Studios offer variety of classes By Elizabeth Brown By Eric Snidarich Respect. It is something we all Whether it is a self choreographed great form of exercise, which we include; hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet could use a little more of. We are hip hop mix or a ballroom all need,” said Robin Lind, staff and ballroom. told to respect our teachers and dance with a partner, dance is at Dance Tech in Forest Lake. ”It Even though ballet demands fellow students, but there is one an art form that lets you feel is a great way to meet friends and a lot of practice to be good at it, thing we all need to respect a comfortable expressing yourself. it helps to build self-esteem and ballroom is a great way to show little more. That is the Pledge of Dance also requires a lot of hard confidence, as well as strength, off your skills. You can see this Allegiance and the flag. work, practice, commitment, and agility and coordination.” if you’ve ever watched either I am not trying to convince discipline. of the television anyone to recite the Pledge of There are so many shows stated Allegiance. To argue about different kinds of above. Ballroom is whether one should say the pledge dance that anyone best practiced with or not is beating a dead horse, and can find something a partner of course. that gets us nowhere. they are interested Whether with social What I do want to say is that in - from ballet to or recreational those who choose not to say the hip hop, ballroom ballroom dance, Pledge of Allegiance should show to competition. it takes a lot of some respect. Respect for the flag, country and the freedoms that it And for some of practice to be able the pledge of allegiance, and those provides us, and vowing to stand these genres, there to spin your partner who stand and recite the pledge. and protect our country and its is a need for a around and to lift Students who choose not to say people, and let’s not forget what partner. Dance is them into the air the pledge should at least stand the flag stands for. It represents not just for girls. without dropping in silence during the pledge. The the freedoms we have in the In ballroom dance them. time allotted for the pledge is not United States and the lives that especially, there There is a wide meant for gossiping or discussing were given for those freedoms. is a need for male variety of social what you’re doing after school. This is also the same freedom that dancers. Dancing has just started In the Forest Lake area there ballroom dances including the It is a similar situation to if you allows you to choose whether or to rise in popularity with men are two studios; Dance Tech and fox trot, tango or waltz which use spoke during prayer at a church. If not to recite the pledge. due to television shows like So The Dance Factory. There are a standard pattern of steps. It is I am not part of a certain religion I If you refuse to say the pledge You Think You Can Dance and also a few class options available always more comfortable dancing may not participate in the prayer, at least respect those who are Dancing With the Stars. through community education. with someone you know, as well but I would respect those who are saying it, and respect the flag. So, If you think you’re too masculine Both options are a great way to as someone that is about the same praying. next time the announcement is to dance, such as an athlete, it’s learn how to dance. height as you. One thing for us all to remember made for the pledge of allegiance, been said a great way to practice At Dance Tech they offer boys No matter what you think about is that we are pledging our regardless of if we say the pledge footwork is to try ballet. Ballet is classes for free the first year. dance, it is a great way to use allegiance to the country, not or not, let’s all stand in respect also a great way to work on upper Although this excludes ballroom your time and strengthen your taking an oath to agree with and think about why we make body strength. due to rental fees, it is a great way mind and body. So go to Dance everything our elected officials do the choices we do concerning the “I feel that dance is beneficial to to explore and see what you are Tech and try a free year of dance or say. By reciting the pledge we pledge. everyone, for many reasons. The truly interested in. Various genres and see what you think. are pledging our allegiance to the first being the obvious…it is a Graduation comes sooner than you think, so make sure you have Planning’s the name of the game. your plan set. These pages will provide tips for those wondering what steps they can take towards leading a successful life. The game? High School.

SOPHOMORES JUNIORS It’s never too early to start Don’t wait until it’s planning for life after high school too late to plan By Cassady Zebro By Cassie Olson sophomores to start doing. It’s also According to the front office, there “Whether you like it or not, as If you’re looking into colleges, the The sophomore class has a total not too early to try to figure out are several things that colleges soon as you turn 18, you’re going Pre-College Calendar, for all grades, of 527 students, all of whom are what area you would want to major look at when choosing to accept or to be thrown out into the world of can be found on the FLHS website. looking toward the future. Dean in, or even minor. reject your application. reality. One of the charges of public “If you start to think about Cindy Jones encourages students At colleges all around America, “Involvement in school, education is to make students as colleges, you should make an to keep this in mind when choosing you can major in mathematics community service and a solid prepared as possible to succeed,” appointment with Val Handstad in your class schedule. to the performing arts, religious course of study with solid grades said Scott Swendiman, a math the CRC,” said Urness. “Take classes that follow the line affiliation to engineering. look good on a college application,” teacher at Forest Lake High School. There is also a website for of work you’d like to do in the “I’m thinking about trying to said Ungerecht. For juniors who are wondering exploration into careers and colleges, future,” said Jones. minor in music when I get into After school activities and good what they can do to become called the Minnesota Career One sophomore who is planning college,” said Pignato. grades, show a good work ethic s u c c e s s f u l I n f o r m a t i o n is Steven Pignato. This quarter, One thing that everyone knows is, and a willingness to contribute to for the next “Whether you like it or System (MCIS). Pignato is taking AP US History, college is very expensive. But the the Educational Community. year and three “This resource Chemistry B, German III, American school has many ways for you to Pignato even does some of the quarters of not, as soon as you will allow Literature, and Orchestra, in which get financial help and sophomores following: he plays soccer in the their high turn 18, you’re going students to look he plays the cello. can start looking into those options. fall and is on the lacrosse team in school life to be thrown out into at occupations, “I’m pushing myself and so are The school’s website, www. the spring. He’s even thinking of and beyond, wages in Minn. my parents for me to get good forestlake.k12.mn.us, has a list of joining Student Council next year. listen up. the world of reality. and the U.S. and grades,” said Pignato. local and community scholarships Like Ungrerecht said, “Everything First, keep One of the charges of also the growth of Pignato is working to earn good sophomores can start looking at. you do in high school leads to what in check with that occupation. grades because he is looking into “My family doesn’t have happens in college.” your classes public education is to It enables them attending Gustavus Adolphus the money to send four kids to And as Pignato is already figuring in order to make students are as to see exactly College in St. Peter, MN. college,” said Pignato, “so I have out, it’s never too early to start g r a d u a t e . prepared as possible what skills are According to Jones, looking to get good grades so I can earn a working toward college. Juniors need 27 needed and what for a college is a critical need for scholarship.” credits to, and to succeed.” the expectations should have are for the 13 coming occupation,” said - Scott Swendiman into this year. CRC Coordinator Math Teacher Underclassmen checklists “There’s not Val Handstad. Sophomores much room Required Classes for For those who 1. Have a goal on what Registration for error with don’t think college you want to be Conferences Juniors: the required classes needed,” is for them, there are other options. 2. Start interviewing Math: said Dean Christine Glomski. “If a student is interested in people who hold jobs Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 Algebra 1 a & B (1 credit) For those juniors curious of a specific occupational area that are interesting Integrated 1 A & B (1 credit) what required classes should be without training and simply 3. Get to know Val in Geometry A & B (1 credit) OR completed by the end of this year wanting to just ‘work’ they could the Career Resource Integrated 2 A & B (1 credit) (assuming 10th grade requirements possibly do some type of ‘on Center Algebra 2 A & B (1 credit) are met), the list of classes and the job training’, or attend an 4. Do MCIS Integrated 3 A & B (1 credit) their credits can be picked up from apprenticeship school for a specific 5. Take the Plan Test your advisory teacher or dean. skill in the trades,” Handstad said. 6. Go to the College Fair Science: “There is no one ‘right’ way to The two most important things next year Biology A & B (1 credit) OR do it. Those courses just have to be in preparing to be successful is to 7. Look into 3 careers AP Biology A & B (1) OR done by graduation,” Glomski said. have a plan and to keep learning. choices Forensic Biology (.5) For the juniors who don’t “The world of work is changing 8. Look at classes that Comparative Anat. (.5) & have some required classes rapidly. To keep up and make have those 3 careers Methods in Field Bio (.5) finished, there are many options a decent wage, we need to in mind to stay on track for graduation. continue learning. Students 9. Develop good work Art: “Students can stay before and need to remember that without habits and study skills 2 Art Electives (.5 credit each) after school, there’s also tutoring some type of training, in a post 10. Study hard Visual or Performance in the library on Mondays and secondary setting as in a technical 11. Pass classes Wednesdays, headed by the certificate program, 2 year or 4 12. Work on your literary English NHS Students,” said Glomski. year school, they are decreasing skills, learning how to Speech or Communication/ “Online classes are available, their marketability and most likely read and access info Theory & Practice (.5 credit) and those do cost money if will only be able to maintain a through text you’re in high school full time. minimum wage earning,” said Electives: You can also talk to your Dean Handstad. “It is important to have If you need help completing any of the steps 3 English (.5 credits each) about guided studies, which are a plan and set goals. Successful listed above or fitting the classes listed to World History A (.5 credit) through the ALC, to earn missing people make goals...When students the right in your schedule, please schedule a World History B (.5 credit) credits. There‘s also what we call start to look toward their future and Economics (.5 credit) sixth hour math, which is from meeting with your dean to discuss your options. plan ahead, they give themselves Social Studies Elective (.5) 2:30-3:15 for students who struggle many more options and are able to Science Elective (.5) in math,” said Dean Scott Urness. make choices based on what they Second, once required classes personally want instead of what are taken care of, there comes “Students can stay before and after school; there’s also tutoring in the library on is leftover because there was no the planning of what you want plan.” Mondays and Wednesdays, headed by the National Honor Society Students.” your future to look like. There are -Christine Glomski, Dean multiple ways to prepare for this.

Pg. 4 November 26, 2008 IN FOCUS Planning’s the name of the game. The game? High School.

Get started with your search SENIORS at the Career Resource Center With light at end of By Dan Lindahl org. The school’s username is the CRC is widely used, however, Are you planning on doing “forestlake” and the password I’d like to see all students take anything with your life after is “rangers”. The website has a advantage of the resources tunnel, still lots to do high school? If the answer is variety of helpful tools students available to them,” said Handstad. By Kyle Arbuckle been in at school, or any community yes, you will find that the Career can use when considering post No matter what your future plans As a senior, you might be wondering service you have done. Resource Center could help you. secondary plans. If a student isn’t are there is no question that the whether or not you want to go to “A ‘brag sheet’ should contain The Career Resource Center’s sure what they want to major in CRC can help every student in college or what college is right for more than just academic statistics,” purpose is to assist students with it can show them anything from some way. Whether it is searching you. If you haven’t already toured said Bosch. “Colleges want a resources for colleges, military, what each major is about, to what for the college of your choice or colleges and selected the best student that is holistic or broad.” scholarships, ACT/ options, frankly you’re behind. You might not want to go to SAT tests, web based First, if you haven’t already college because it is too expensive career exploration decided whether or not to go to or you don’t want to be paying off programs, and college, think about your future. a loan the rest of your life. This college and military “To have any chance to get a is where financial aid comes into representative visits. decent wage and be successful is play. “Basically, the goal to go to college,” said Don Bosch, “A good way to get financial aid here is to assist FLHS dean for through the school students with any post students A-C. is FAFSA,” said high school plans,” “The only chance Bosch. said Val Handstad, “To have any chance to be successful FAFSA (Free the career resource without going to to get a decent wage Application for coordinator. college is going Federal Student There are many and be successful is into the family Aid) is a program successful examples business.” to go to college.” that is dependant of students using The way our on family income; the CRC to their - Don Bosch economy has some students may advantage. “I was Assistant Principal fallen into a not be eligible for able to bring in an recession, and how it. Students can occupational speaker the unemployment also apply for low and several students rate seems to get interest loans and ended up getting higher every year, students need to government grants. jobs from the speaker go to college. “Figure out what the college coming in,” said Val Handstad, the Career Resource Center Coordinator, stands in the college information sec- “Students should’ve already can provide for you financially,” Handstad. Another tion of the CRC in the Student Services Office. Photo by Kyle Arbuckle. started touring colleges during said Bosch. “There are always the example is with a their junior year,” said Bosch. “If academic and athletic scholarships student who had not even if you just need a part time students still need to tour colleges, too.” made post secondary plans. In the schools offer those programs. job. Even if you don’t know what a good time to do that would be Another good way to get financial late spring Handstad was able to MCIS even shows what the job you want to become in the future, winter break.” help is through local community facilitate a meeting with the student outlook and average wage of any being able to take advantage of Ideally, the ACT/SAT should’ve scholarships. Several award you and a culinary school, which he job in Minnesota or the United opportunities like the Career been taken at the end of the money based on certain career eventually attended. The student States. It also shows scholarships Resource Center is one step toward student’s junior year. That way you interest. is now a chef. These are just a and the tuition cost schools across a successful future. can take it as many times as you So again, if you haven’t already couple examples of students who the country. Handstad encourages need to during your senior year, if toured colleges and applied a have been helped by the CRC’s students interested in checking this necessary. couple places, you are behind, but resources. website out to come and visit her in According to Bosch, when it it’s never too late to prepare for There is a variety of resources for the Career Resource Center to set comes to applying at colleges, the college. students to consider using, but one up a username. sooner the better. Tour colleges over winter break, that comes highly recommended Handstad believes that more “Students usually apply between and ask them what financial aid is MCIS (Minnesota Career students could benefit from the November and December,” said they offer. Apply for the FAFSA Information System On-Line). The Career Resource Center. “Overall Bosch. “Make sure you apply to program to see if you qualify. If link for MCIS is mncis.intocareers. three-five colleges, don’t rely on you haven’t already taken the ACT/ one college to work out for you.” SAT, take it as soon as possible. Several classes with college credit at FLHS Part of that application process Make sure you are paying is to ask a teacher for a letter of attention to what colleges you are Options abound for students looking for a challenge recommendation. When a student getting accepted to and what ones By Katlin Johnson AP (Advanced Placement) PSEO (Post Secondary asks for a letter of recommendation, you are not. If you are behind, it’s At Forest Lake High School we At FLHS, 15 AP classes are Enrollment Options) give him/her a “brag sheet”. easier to catch up sooner than later; offer 26 advanced classes. There offered. College credit may be To qualify for PSEO seniors According to Bosch, the sheet if you are ahead, keep up the hard are AP and CIS classes at the high earned if the AP Examination is must be in the top 50% for their should include any clubs you’ve work. school and PSEO, which is off passed; it is not guaranteed. There class, and juniors the top 30%. campus. are various requirements to be Century College, Alexandria met for AP classes, depending on Technical College, Anoka-Ramsey “The goal of FLHS is to ensure that all students...will CIS (College in School) the course. If you are interested, Community College, graduate with the skills necessary to attend college without There are 11 CIS courses which make sure the pre-requirements Community and Technical the need to take remedial classes in the areas of reading, are offered at FLHS. In order to get are fulfilled. College, and Saint Paul College writing, or mathmatics once enrolled in college. Each student college credits, the requirements “My favorite part of AP is being are only a handful of the colleges will have the opportunity to pursue...a relevant high school for the CIS classes have to be met able to talk and hear other peoples’ in Minnesota that offer PSEO program (career path) that will prepare him or her for a before signing up for the class. opinion,” said AP student Cody programs. selective college or university or a demanding technical If the requirements are met then Hillyard. “A lot of students don’t do it school or training program.” college credit with be given, if the because they want to stay with - FLHS Registration Guide class is passed. their friends,” said Urness.

Pg. 5 November 26, 2008 IN FOCUS Kyle Arbuckle, Cassady Zebro Pg. 6 November 26, 2008 A&E Elizabeth Brown, Dan Lindahl

A Quantum of Letdown Local Band Spotlight: New James Bond movie fails to impress Energy Park Drive which is not By Dennis Sprute By Dan Lindahl typical for the “A Quantum of Sol- With influences that range from British macho, ace,” that’s what you Cartel, Forever the Sickest Kids, at the end there sense when at least the and to is room for yet popcorn and the pop was Kingston Falls, the band Energy another sequel. good. The 22nd film of Park Drive has been able to create The gold star the James Bond series, their own unique sound, but the goes to the pro- based on Ian Fleming’s band strives for bigger horizons tagonist, Dan- novels, is just a solid than that. iel Craig, who action-thriller. No more, Though only Ethan Prosser goes plays the char- no less. The sequel of to the high school all the other acter Bond with “Casino Royale” gets the members are alums of FLHS. a physical pres- short end of the stick in The band consists of Prosser, Erik ence and por- comparison, even though Moody who goes by “Moody”, trays him with that doesn’t have any problems it is the most expensive brothers Mark and Eric Rolseth, 007 production ever an icy surface with ego. “They’re one of a kind, and Adam Kettler. said senior Jake Hall, who enjoys ($230 million). hitman looks more like a dork under which The band’s goal is to play catchy dancing to the band’s music. The setting seems stylized, with a monk-like haircut than an internal pressures are brewing. and upbeat songs. Prosser knows the best days of while the plot is very simple. ice cold killer. The expression of “edge of your “We play high energy, fast, pop the band are ahead. The MI6 agent is confronted Additionally, Bond girl Olga seat” is not one that I would use music”, said Prosser. “We are really excited because between revenge for the deadly Kurylenko is weak and the title to describe this flick from the Lyrically speaking, Energy Park we are going to be recording an EP betrayal of his girlfriend Vesper song “Another Way to Die” by beginning though. Thus, the Drive tries to tell stories in their with in March.” Lynd in the previous movie and Alicia Keys and Jack White usual factor of an agent thriller songs. An EP is a CD that is put out that the plans of an ecologist who doesn’t sound Bond-like. Quick like they used to be is missed “We write about adventures and is longer than just a single, but wants to dominate the world, a cuts make the movie hectic and eagerly. Action fans, in my every day stories that people can too short to be considered a full world where moralilty is only seem like another Jason Bourne opinion, would get their mon- relate to,” said Prosser. length release. a question of how much money movie. James Bond isn’t the ey’s worth, but the fans of the Energy Park Drive (EPD) has For those that don’t know the you have and even allies are Playboy he used to be, the normal classical James Bond will abso- a loyal fan base already in Forest name Jordan Schmidt it might not trustful anymore. Dominic erotic undertones are missed (es- lutely not. Lake, and they are expanding into interest you that he has produced Green’s role is not that of the pecially when he doesn’t get the “James Bond – A Quantum of other parts of Minnesota. One lo- music by All Time Low, Sing it stereotypical villian; he doesn’t woman at the end). Bond behaves Solace” has license to be only cal venue you can count on catch- Loud, and to seem evil enough ,except for more humanly and shows his feel- one of many action thrillers ing Energy Park Drive at is the name a few. his significant, brown eyes. His ings, drawn by the loss of his love without the 007 élan. Nesting Grounds in Wyoming. With a recording on the way EPD has had some trials in their and a bigger and better sound, the tenure as a band. They recently name of the band makes sense. It Restaurant Review: have been on a short break due comes from a street in Saint Paul. to their singer leaving the band. For that reason and many others it EPD is excited to return bigger makes sense to assume this band and better than ever. is going full speed ahead. Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque is These young men aren’t just great musicians they’re great peo- See when their next show is: in a league of its own ple as well. Their fans don’t just www.myspace.com/energy- come to see a great rock show, parkdrive By Dennis Sprute but also to hang out with a band If you go south on Snelling from 36 in Roseville you will see an orange sign saying “Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque”. Entering Twilight: Two fangs up the restaurant, you will see a By Cassie Olson goes to school, she meets a very loud business, waiters all running Twilight, a novel by Stephenie different person, Edward Cullen around and the clatter of dishes. Meyers, came out in the theaters (Robert Pattinson), who seems Above all, you will be surrounded last Friday, but I, along with the almost scared of her. But what by the smell of heat and grilled crazed Twilight fans went all out she doesn’t know, is that she meat. and saw the movie at the midnight should really be afraid of him. The ambiance does have an premier. One wrong move and she could Asian tilt, the seating is ordinary I bought my tickets last be his lunch. Edward is not and surrounded by lights that Tuesday to see the movie at the part of a normal family, he’s a bathe everything into a snug East Bethel 10. When I got my vampire. Soon, a mere mortal and yellow. With an open kitchen and tickets, they told me to get to the a dangerous creature find a love a large buffet line, the feeling they can’t hide. Buffet Line at Khan’s movie theater around 10:30 p.m., of walking through a run down because the line would start to Like reading any book that restaurant may put some people form. Of course, I wanted to be gets transformed into a movie, off. While the wings were totally is then given to a cook who puts one of the first people in line, so scenes are taken out and even A small line of hungry customers convincing in taste, the cracker them on a very hot griddle. It I got there at 10 p.m. to find only added in, and this movie was no waits right in the front to be led and the dip have a harsh aftertaste. takes them five minutes to be one other group of people there. I exception. If you read the book to their table by the busy host. In addition, they served a sugar done because the griddle requires just assumed that we were early just remember to not think about When I went, the wait staff was roll filled with a soft paste. a copious use of oil. And if you and that people would start to pile the book, even though it is very extremely attentive, and was great For drinks you could order tip the cooks, they hit the gong. in. hard. It is such a good book and with kids. Also, our server went soda, Jasmine tea or Fuki Plum. Overtaking the fizzling of the About forty-five minutes later, it gets so close to you and you are out of his way to explain the way The buffet is not evocative of a griddle, the food finds its way into the only people who were there close to the characters it’s hard to things work. Without even having gourmet restaurant since all the your mouth. The spicy taste is not was the group of three in front see anything change. ordered, we were served a small served food is frozen. Themed to disclaim. It’s mouth watering! of me, my group of six people, Without giving away to much the plate with a spicy chicken wing, “create your own stir fry”, you That fun of “create your own stir and seven others. At this point, movie changes everything from beef soup and a cracker with dip. will come upon a large selection fry” and the food were worth the I was a little upset because there taking out parts of the plotline to of meat, veggies, noodles and $13 and the tip for all-you-can- was no reason I needed to show the smallest details like how fast sauces that you will fill in a eat. up early. At 11 p.m., they started Bella’s computer is. bowl. At this point I include a All in all, I can say that this is one to let everyone into the theater But all in all, I give the movie four tip for everybody: cram your of the more individual restaurants. to get into their seats. And when stars out of five. If you would’ve bowl full even though it might Japanese Teppanyaki (cooking the movie started, only half of the asked me right after the movie, I look hoggish. When cooked on meat and veggies on a large hot theater was full. would have given it two because the griddle, the amount of food griddle) might not hit everyone’s Twilight is a story about a girl, throughout the whole movie, I shrinks considerably. taste. I totally enjoyed it and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), was looking for ways it compared The selection of the sauces recommend it to everybody who who moves in with her dad, to the book. But looking back, could pose a challenge for many wants to experience something Charlie (Billy Burke), in a small it was an amazing movie and I visitors since there are suggested new away from fast food and town called Forks. When she recommend it to anyone. combinations for each. The bowl formal restaurants. Pg. 7 SPORTS November 26, 2008 Charlie Nelson The hoop scoop Girls gymnastics looks More than just By Kyle Arbuckle for kicks Coming from last years 19-10 “Our goal is to build a program By Krysta Nelson record, the FLHS boy’s basketball to build on last year’s that stands the test of time. We The winter dance team is gearing team hopes to improve their want to continue to improve and up for a promising season. The record and make it to state. stay strong year after year.” success girls and their coaches have high “We come off a season where By Cassady Zebro The girl’s basketball team has goals this year. we missed going to the state Last year ended well for the Scotti Sampair, Juniors Taylor large goals this season. “We are looking to move our tournament by less than 5 Forest Lake Gymnastics Team, Brett and Esther Jandrich, and “Our goals are to win the SEC scores up from 54 out of 100 to m i n u t e s , ” with placing 4th Freshmen Jessie conference, win the 60s and 70s range in Jazz, said head in the toughest R a m b e r g , the section and and for kick we are looking Coach Dan conference in the M a r i s a place at the State for consistent scores in the 70s Cremisino. State, the Suburban M o r a v e k , Tournament. Our top and our first scores in the 80s,” After East Conference. Olivia Olesiak competitors in our said assistant coach Cheryl defeating four With the team and Allie Bey. conference are Park Smoczyk. of the top ten starting up again Ellias has of Cottage Grove, According to Smoczyk, the teams and on Nov. 17, their great intentions Woodbury, Cretin- team needs to work on greater achieving an Head Coach and goals for Derham Hall and precision of placement for the eight game Nancy Ellias hopes the girls this White Bear Lake,” varsity team and more flexibility w i n n i n g for another great season. said Jennifer Wagner, in the JV team. streak, the season. “I really hope girl’s basketball head However, this year the team has team comes “The beginning we can qualify coach. great work ethic and a wonderful from a great of the season is as a team According to Coach group of hardworking seniors. season, with always exciting. for State this Wagner, the two top Captains Kaitlyn Bryant, the return of It’s a new beginning, and a fresh season and also qualify at least returning seniors Kathleen Dunsmore, and Allyson some talented start with new kids on the team, three or four girls for Individuals are Gina Lange, and Kohler are choreographing the p l a y e r s . since the seniors from last year at State,” said Ellias. “My main Annie Berner. Last dances. Some of have graduated,” said Ellias. goals every season are to keep season’s record of The girls will be dancing in those players “It’s always a hopeful time of my athletes healthy, free from 16-11 will hopefully their first invitational all day on i n c l u d e : anticipation and promise. I am injury, to be able to improve improve this year. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Target Seniors, Griffin Lentsch, excited to see the leadership, their skills and most of all, to be “We have to become more Center. Student tickets are $2 at John Young, Tony Kuefler, maturity, and skills that have good people!” consistent outside shooters, the door. Their first conference Ty Cremisino; Juniors, Zach occurred with the girls since the From Nov. 17 to the end of the handle pressure better, and meet is Monday, Dec. 9 in Riedemen, and Doug Sewell. previous season. I get to know the season, Feb. 27, the girls will be develop stronger dribbling and Roseville at 6 p.m. Students are “We have lost two good scorers girls very well since I have many working hard to achieve their passing skills,” said Wagner. encouraged to come and cheer from last season and we have of them on the team for four to six goals they set. Their first home The first home game is on Friday on FLDT. players who can step in and fill Dec. 5 for girls, and Saturday years, and they are tremendous meet is on Nov. 4. those roles, but they will have to Dec. 6 for boys. Show up and individuals!” prove it,” said Coach Cremisino. show some ranger spirit. Some of the top girls from last year’s team returning are: Senior Swim team gets feet wet By Charlie Nelson The Boy’s Swim Team is getting to state in his senior year along Hockey teams ready Girls, boys back into the water after a year in with some other swimmers. Even which they sent five swimmers though swimming is the main nordic ski to state. Unfortunately for the aspect of the swim team, when to hit new ice Ranger Boys four out of those five asked what he enjoys most on By Johanna McDowell teams take have graduated along with a very the swim team he told me, “The The boy’s hockey team is made GIRLS good senior class. The remaining Food.” With the season well on its up of just about all seniors. swimmers aren’t ready to roll The swim team hosts breakfasts way only two seniors will skate off in new This year the team will have over though. They are ready to and dinners to raise money for the on the varsity ice this year; 12 seniors on the ice. There is compete and try to get swimmers swim team. If you are interested Stephanie Williams and Captain season no doubt that these boys won’t back to state. in swimming and eating, the team Ashley Grell. With many young By Megan Daly be good. Captains this year are Senior captain Clint Krummi is accepting new members for the girls, mostly freshman, the team The boys and girls Nordic Ski Kyle Young, Paul Moberg and said, “Our team and section is team until December 1st, so if you will have to pick up the pace teams ended their seasons on a Brad Ristow; these boys will very close so we will have to bring like swimming and eating, look bring good leadership and great and work hard. high note last year, and this season the team seems to be picking up it up a notch to take sections” them up. skills to team this year. “Well, they are really going Krummi expects to make it “This year will be very to have to step up this year and right where they left off. good; we have a strong team perform at a varsity level. I’m Although snow is just starting to and the majority of them are proud of them so far and believe appear in Minnesota, the Nordic Wrestlers back on mat seniors and therefore we will they can do it,” said Grell Skiers have been conditioning By Katlin Johnson and training dry land style. have an experienced team so The girls couldn’t be more Forest Lake High School has Both the boys and girls teams Morgan, Nelson, and Corrow we have a great opportunity to excited to play in the new arena a l w a y s practice intensely six times a are state do something with the year,” this year. They even got to had a very week. These practices however, entrants from Young said. driven and pay off big when it comes to the last season. “Home games competitive meets FL Nordic attends. Coach The team’s and playing for w r e s t l i n g Deno Johnson trains both teams. b i g g e s t the first time in team, is that “They (the boys and girls) train o p p o n e n t s the new arena”, what we together and race separate, so they are Hastings said captain Paul should be are really two separate teams,” and White Moberg. e x p e c t i n g said Johnson. Bear for The boys are this year? These practices consist of conference, excited to get the When asked 150 minutes of skiing, sprints, and Anoka, year started and about goals technique drills, and timed trials. Coon Rapids, look forward to for the season But, the work and commitment Cambridge, playing games in w r e s t l i n g put into their conditioning gives and St. their new arena. coach Bill team members the confidence Francis for “This year we Pierce said, and strength needed to win meets. s e c t i o n s . will have a very tough team; a design their new locker-room “I let the Both the boys and the girls have All of these team that will wear its opponents and are thrilled to use it. No wrestlers and Freshman Ben Morgan, ‘07-08 State Champion is their first meet on Dec.4, and the t e a m s , out,” said Head Coach Aaron longer will they have to share team captains one of the top returning members of the team. i n c l u d i n g teams are getting excited. Photo from forestlakewrestling.com Forsythe. the ice with the boys. Tryouts decide their “I love the feeling I get when Forest Lake, “Our toughest teams will be went well and now the girls are goals for the season, but we hope the tips of my skis are sitting on placed in top twelve of state our first four games this year ready to work hard at practices to continue to improve as last the starting line, and I’m waiting last year. The teams are very against Elk River, Anoka, and games. There first game year and get more competitive at for the countdown to start,” said competitive because Grand Rapids and White Bear,” was held at the new sports section”. “They are very great youth th sophomore Jen Scott. said Forsythe. complex on November 15 The teams top returning athletes The FL Nordic season is just feeders, they have tradition and Their first game away in Elk verse Proctor. The girls fell 5-1 are Ben Morgan, freshman, beginning, so be sure to keep an strong coaching”, according to River Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and but played great. Come see the Charlie Jansson, junior, Andy eye out for their many victories to Pierce. first home game on Dec. 6 at girls in action next at home on Kobel, senior, Kevin Nelson, come over the next winter. The team’s first match is home 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. junior, and Caleb Corrow, senior. on Thursday, Dec. 4 against Cretin-Derham Hall. Pg. 8 November 26, 2008 FINAL SAY Krysta Nelson, Kellie O’Brien And that’s the way the turkey cooks Great tasting Turkey Day treats A hearty dinner shared starts tradition Gathered by Kellie O’Brien By Kellie O’Brien PUMPKIN GOOEY PUMPKIN COOKIES Do you have any idea how because they had a huge BUTTER CAKE Ingredients: Thanksgiving began in America? amount of crops they har- Ingredients: 1 cup oil Most of us don’t; therefore, this vested from their fields. 1 package yellow cake mix 3 cups sugar article is going to give you the In this particular year, the 1 egg 2 eggs – beaten quick low down on the entire Native Americans asked 8 tablespoons butter, melted 3 teaspoons vanilla holiday. the newly – established 1 (8ounce) package cream 5 cups flour In 1621 the pilgrim colonists and colonists to join them in cheese, softened 2 teaspoons baking powder the Wampanoag Indians – shared their feast. 1(15 ounce) can pumpkin 2 teaspoons baking soda a big feast together. You and I Although it is not certain 3 eggs 2 teaspoons nutmeg would call it a hearty dinner. But, of the exact menu served 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon the term “thanksgiving feast” was back in 1621, it is safe to 8 teaspoons of butter 1 teaspoon allspice adopted for this particular event. say that the history books 1 (16ounce) box powered sugar ¼ teaspoon ginger The feast was actually a symbol did record that our early 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 ¾ teaspoons salt of peace between English colo- diners enjoyed venison 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 29-ounce can solid-pack nists and Native Americans. The and fowl. Directions: pumpkin 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips funny thing is, however, the Na- Today, you and I cel- We gather with our family and Combine cake mix, 1 egg and 8 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) tive Americans had always cel- ebrate this feast with a form of friends to continue the tradition tablespoons melted butter. Mix Directions: ebrated with a big feast each fall fowl – that would be our turkey. that began over 350 years ago. well with electric mixer. Pour into 13x9 pan, which has been lightly Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Beat oil coated with vegetable spray. For and sugar to mixing bowl. Add the filling, beat cream cheese and eggs and vanilla, beating well. pumpkin until smooth. Add eggs, Sift flour, baking powder, - bak Be bold on Black Friday vanilla, butter and beat. Add pow- ing soda, spices and salt together. Add to sugar mixture alternating By Johanna McDowell ered sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. them to the stores you choose. with pumpkin, beating well after “Black Friday” is known around Black Friday store Mix well. Spread over batter and There are many stores that do this each addition. Fold in chocolate the United States as the Friday openings: bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350 de- event so just take a look. chips and nuts. Drop of teaspoon- after thanksgiving. Many stores grees. 1. http://www.dealtaker.com/ Kohls - 4 a.m. fuls onto greased cookie sheets. sky rocket their sales that day and blackfriday.html, Sports Author- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until doors open as early as 6 a.m. Par- ity has the entire stock of all Adi- golden brown. Cool on wire rack. ents often go to these store events Old Navy - 5 a.m. das bags 30% off and also men to get a good deal on something and women’s running shoes on there child wants for Christmas sale for only $39.99. Dicks Sporting Goods or just anyone they need to buy Thanksgiving jokes 2. http://www.blackfriday.info/, - 5 a.m. a gift for. 1) What did the Turkey say before it was roasted? Target has great deals this year “I have not gone before, but I . like the Aiptek 8MP Digital Cam- would like to go this year to get a Best Buy - 5 a.m. 2) Why did the turkey play drums in his band? era/Camcorder (Red) for only taste of the real hustle and bustle $69.00 and also the Kodak 7" of the holiday season,” said senior Digital Picture Frame w/ Quick Sports Authority 3) What type of music did the Pilgrims like? Kellie O’Brien. Touch Border for only $59.00 - 5 a.m. People are always lined up out- 3. http://blackfriday.gottadeal. 4) What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? side doors before they open and com/, Dicks has some great deals sometimes they stay over night Target - 6 a.m. like a Men’s NFL Replica Screen 5) What did the mama turkey say to her naughty !son? just to get the good steal on an Print Jersey for only $49.98, also item. 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Cajun Blackened. take the bird to the yard “Mash potatoes” - Lauren McClure, senior 4) Uninvited guests will think and play football. “Mash potatoes with gravy!” - Paige Debeau, junior twice next year. 10) The less turkey Uncle “Buns and Ham” - KC Pringle, junior 5) Your cheese broccoli lima George eats, the less likely he “Banana cream pie” - Amber Grell, sophomore bean casserole will gain will walk around with his pants new appreciation. unbuttoned. 6) Pets won’t pester you for 11) You’ll get to dessert the leftovers/scraps. quicker. 7) The smoke alarm was due 12) You won’t have to face 3 for a test. weeks of turkey sandwiches. Welcome to our Ski and Snowboard Club. We’re a non-profit co-ed Snowboarding and Skiing group that’s fun and affordable. We Snowboard and Ski Sundays beginning Dec. 7, 2008 through Feb. 22, 2009. All youth, young men and women, in grades 9-12 are eligible and welcome to join.

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