4 Wednesday, January 18, 2017 The Keota Eagle THE EAGLE’S WING Keota Jr./Sr. High School Student Newspaper Issue No. 16 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MALLORY WOLTERING

KHS nickname of “Boo.” When asked When Mallory was younger, ways nice to me and there for what she admires about her she wanted to be a teacher me whenever I needed it during HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS family she stated, “They are when she grew up. But then she school.” always there when I need realized that being a teacher Mallory leaves future KHS ATHLETE OF FIRE UP THE them.” Mallory’s most vivid would be hard, so she thought seniors with some good advice: childhood memory is the time maybe she’d like to be a hair- “Enjoy, because it will be gone THE WEEK CROWD she was learning to drive their stylist instead. before you know it.” We all hope four-wheeler and she turned Now that she’s all grown up, the best for Mallory as she BY JACOB WICKENKAMP too fast, which resulted in her Mallory is planning to attend enters her future next fall at BY COLE STOUT Photos courtesy of Mrs. Jenni Swanson throwing Casey off and running Indian Hills this fall for either Indian Hills. his leg over. Business or Accounting. Ten Throughout her high school years from now, she would like years, Mallory has been in- to have a good job, a house, and volved in many extra-curricular a husband. In her lifetime, her BY BAYLEI MCCLELLAND activities, including EagleRock!, goals are to graduate from col- Mallory Jo Woltering was , , and basket- lege and have a family. born on December 22, 1998 ball. She says that her favorite Mallory describes herself as a to her proud parents, Tom and activity was volleyball because shy and quiet person until oth- Lisa Woltering. Mallory is the she really enjoys it. Boo’s favor- ers get to know her. She hopes The 2017 KHS Cheerleaders are (L to R, B third of four children in her fam- ite high school memory is when to be remembered at KHS as This week’s Athlete of the Week is to F): Lexi Black, Kendall Wilson, Taylor Conrad, ily, following a brother, Casey, Shim ripped her pants when she a caring person who is always Jacob Wickenkamp. After coming back Elise Swanstrom, Aaliyah Heldman, and Anna and sister, Logan. Her younger from Christmas break, the Keota bas- Ackerman-Axume. attempted to slide. She says willing to help others. Friend ketball team played North Mahaska. brother, Conner, made the fam- that she also loved jamming to and peer, Aaliyah Heldman says, Jacob scored 25 points, had 7 re- ily of six complete. music in the locker room before “I’ll remember her because she bounds, 7 assists, and had one steal. Mallory often goes by the the games. is my best friend and was al- Jacob’s goal for this season would be to win the SICL and to go to Wells. Jacob is trying to improve on his as- sists, scoring, and winning games. PRESENTING THE 2017 KHS HOMECOMING COURT Jacob’s ultimate achievement would be to go to State and win it all. Jacob’s Pictured are the Keota cheerleaders cheer- motto is “strive for greatness.” The ing on the crowd and getting them loud for the position Jacob plays is point guard. game. Pictured from left to right are Taylor Jacob’s favorite part of is Conrad, Anna Ackerman-Axume, Aaliyah Held- winning games, and “dropping dimes”. man, Elise Swanstrom, Lexi Black, and Kendall One of Jacob’s funniest moments is Wilson. when Jace got dunked on. We look forward to watching Jacob play the rest of the season. BLAST FROM JUNIOR HIGH THE PAST ATHLETE OF THE WEEK BY AVERY CONRAD

HOW WILL SENIORS BY JACE UPHOLD RESPOND THE SECOND TIME AROUND? Each week, we ask a Senior the same question they were asked for the Question of the Week when they were in 7th grade. Let’s see how their responses have changed over the years... Kylea Tinnes

Q: What is your favorite This week’s Junior High Athlete of oldies song? the Week is Keenan Schooley. Keenan is a center for his junior high bas- 7th: ketball team. This season Keenan is The 2017 Keota High School Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, January 13. King candidates are (back row, left to right): Jace Uphold, Cole Stout, Anthony looking forward to having a winning record. Passing is one aspect of the A: “Jessie’s Campbell, and Avery Conrad. Queen candidates are (front row, left to right): Bianca Cardona, Raigan Sprouse, Baylei McClelland, and Erin Chalupa. The #1 Eagle Fan escorts are game that Keenan would really like Girl by Rick Mallory Woltering (back, left) and Jacob Wickenkamp (back, right). Homecoming will take place on Fri., Jan. 20, beginning with the Varsity girls taking on Tri-County at 6:00 p.m. to improve on this season. Keenan’s Springfield.” ultimate goal in the sport would be BREAST CANCER AWARENESS GAME to start in a game of basketball. Keenan’s motto is “Set your goals BY BAYLEI MCCLELLAND high, and don’t stop until you achieve them.” Keenan says his favorite thing about basketball is the fast pace. 12th: Congratulations to this week’s Junior High Athlete of the Week, “Sweet Child Keenan Schooley, and best of luck to of Mine you in the rest of your season. by Guns & Roses.” UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 18: S/K @ Sig. vs Washington, EAGLE’S WING 3:00 PM; Large Group Speech “Home Presenta- tions,” Auditorium, 7:00 PM STAFF Pictured above, from left to right, are Jan. 19: JH (G) BB vs HLV, 4:15 PM; JH (B) Kylea Tinnes, Bianca Cardona, Mr. Jacob- Pictured above are the referees of the BB @ HLV (Victor), 4:15 PM; S/K W @ Sig., • DYLAN BURGDORF • AVERY sen (Adviser), and Baylei McClelland. The 6:00 PM; “Anything Goes” Contest, HS , game on Jan. 10, who showed their sup- CONRAD • BAYLEI McCLELLAND Student Council used the opportunity Pictured are the people who donated and purchased ribbons at the Breast Cancer 7:00 PM COLE STOUT • KYLEA TINNES port by wearing bright pink shoelaces and Jan. 20: Pep Rally, HS Gym, 2:15 PM; BB vs JACE UPHOLD•JACOB WICKENKAMP of the basketball game on January 10 Awareness game on Tues., Jan. 10. Written on each ribbon was the name of a loved one pink whistles. Tri-County, 6:00 PM; Homecoming Dance, JH ADVISER: ANGELA CONRAD to host a donation table in support of who has battled cancer. During half-time, those with a ribbon stood to honor their loved Gym – after game until midnight This page was composed and designed by Keota High School Breast Cancer research, They sold suck- students. The Keota Eagle is not responsible for the makeup or ones. The Student Council raised a great amount of money from the t-shirt sales and Jan. 21: District Large Group Speech Con- editorial content expressed. ers and ribbons to raise the money. donations received from students and community members. test @ Ottumwa High School

MRS. CONRAD ERIN CHALUPA LEXI BLACK JUNE DAING TY SIEREN BRADY DUWA COLTON RAUCH TH 11TH 10TH 9TH 8TH 7TH QUESTION OF STAFF 12 THE WEEK BY AVERY CONRAD WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT HOME-

COMING WEEK? “THE PEP RALLY, “THE DRESS UP DAYS, BECAUSE EVERYBODY “ANYTHING GOES, “ANYTHING GOES, “THE BASKETBALL GAME “THE GAME, BECAUSE BECAUSE I GET TO “THE DRESS UP DAYS, GETS PUMPED UP FOR BECAUSE IT’S LIT.” BECAUSE IT’S FUN.” BECAUSE I LIKE IT’S FUN TO WATCH THE DRESS CRAZY.” BECAUSE THEY’RE FUN.” THE GAME..” WATCHING IT..” TEAMS.”