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THE SCROLL February 19, 2021 O’Gorman high school sioux falls, south dakota volume 57, issue 4 President Joseph Biden inaugurated Isabella Savage Other former first families Staff Writer were in attendance. Barack and Michelle Obama attended Biden’s On Jan. 20 the United States inauguration, along with Hillary inaugurated Joseph R. Biden as and Bill Clinton and George and president. President Biden was Laura Bush. inaugurated a few minutes be- Shortly after the Biden and fore noon. Shortly before Biden’s Harris families arrived at the installment, Kamala Harris was Capitol, they were announced inaugurated the first woman Vice and walked out onto the balcony President of the United States, as where they were inaugurated well as the first person of African into office. Harris and her hus- American or South Asian decent band Doug Emhoff, who became to hold the position. She now the first second gentleman of the holds the highest office that any U.S., were followed by Biden and woman has ever held in the U.S. his wife Dr. Jill Biden, now the government. first lady. Before the inauguration, for- THOMSON REUTERS After national recording art- First Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden mer President Donald Trump ist Lady Gaga performed the the world. Then, President Biden Biden gave a long speech, focus- and his family left the White National Anthem and many of those who did. was sworn in on an old Biden ing on unity within our divided House for Florida, choosing not the speeches were over, Harris The 2021 presidential inaugu- family Bible, which was held by country. He told the American to attend the ceremony. Trump was sworn in by Supreme Court ration will be remembered, and his wife. people once again that he would was the first president to not at- Justice Sonia Sotomayor, making the election, and aftermath that it After the president and vice fight as hard for those who didn’t tend his successor’s inauguration history for women and people brought, will be one to go down president were sworn into office, support him as he would for since Andrew Johnson in 1869. of color all over the country and in the history books. Catholic Schools Week changes due to Covid-19 Elizabeth Jones, Emma Roth rest of the high school class- Editor-in-Chief, Page Editor rooms and the sister schools in the diocese. From the start, everyone The week followed along knew Catholic Schools Week with more dress down days that was going to look different. included future plans, such as However, it went on without a college and career day. In order hitch. The week started off on for students to receive a dress Feb. 1 with a Knights Spirit wear down on Friday, they had to dress down day. bring non-perishable items. On Tuesday, O’Gorman was All-City Mass is usually held fortunate enough to have Bishop on a Friday morning and stu- DeGrood present to celebrate dents are given the afternoon off. mass. Mass was held in the Per- However, this year classes were forming Arts Center with juniors held on Friday. Student Council and seniors in attendance. This and faculty planned an after- marks the first time that All noon of games from dodgeball to City Mass was held in the PAC faculty feud-a play off the game at O’Gorman High School. The show Family Feud. Mass was live streamed to the SKYE BORK Bishop DeGrood kissing the Bible after reciting the gospel message. Covid-19 vaccine distribution begins in the US Emma Roth and began shipments as well. single shot and reports 100 per- Page Editor Both vaccines have been distrib- cent prevention of serious illness uted around the country with and hospitalizations. The coronavirus is nothing South Dakota receiving mostly The vaccines are first being new when it comes to hot top- Moderna. Currently, South Da- issued to healthcare workers and ics that are being discussed. As kota is able to vaccinate 12,000 the elderly. South Dakota is now of Jan. 27 there are 26.7 million people per week with the amount in the 1D category which will cases and 456,000 deaths nation- of vaccine arriving in the state. begin to include teachers and wide. Worldwide, there are 105 As of the beginning of Fe- funeral workers once the elderly million cases and over 2.28 mil- buary, Astra-Zeneca and Johnson and people with preexisting con- lion deaths. & Johnson were in the process of ditions are vaccinated. In early December of 2020, approval with the FDA and ready There can be symptoms from Pfizer/BioNTech became the first to ship upon receiving approval. getting the shot. Some symptoms company to have a vaccine issued The Astra-Zeneca vaccine is be- that have been reported by vac- emergency approval from the ing used throughout the U.K. and cine recipients include: pain, Food and Drug Administration to Europe and is showing promise. swelling, temperature, chills and CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION enable shipments to begin. Soon The Johnson & Johnson vaccine a headache. Some who have had after, Moderna received approval more symptoms after the second is showing promise in that it is a both rounds of the vaccine report shot. 2 February 19, 2021 FAITH Retreat for juniors and Feast of Saint Valentine Hailey Jones seniors held in December Staff Writer Emma Roth students feel the presence of God While most people recog- Page Editor everyday. The best part is know- nize Valentine’s Day as a time to ing that the students can see and spend with someone you love, On Dec. 4-6, Campus Minis- encounter God at retreats. Stai try held a retreat at St. Mary Par- we often look past the religious said that seeing friends interact significance of this holiday. Some ish. The theme for the retreat was and feel God together was an “Encounter the Trinity: Father, commonplace Valentine’s Day amazing experience. traditions come straight from Son, Holy Spirit” “Almost every student who The turnout was pleasing St. Valentine. A significant one went on the retreat experienced is simple, yet widely popular: for Brian Stai, Campus Minis- a sense of confidence in knowing ter, with 50 juniors and seniors cards. Many people do not know that God is real and they can ex- that Valentine’s Day cards may in attendance. Over the week- perience Him in their own lives” end the students enjoyed games, have originated from love notes said Stai. The retreat went off that Saint Valentine used to talks, prayer time and, most im- without a hitch. portantly, praise and worship. write. The Campus Ministry plans If you are feeling lonely this “It was obvious that God had on keeping the junior senior re- touched the hearts of the stu- holiday, many would urge you treat for next year, with things to look to Saint Valentine for dents at the retreat. There was so looking a little different. much joy and excitement by the guidance. Writing kind notes to end of the weekend,” said Stai. At loved ones and spending time in O’Gorman, it is crucial that the prayer are two good ways this can be done. Weekly Prayer Opportunities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Morning Prayer Men’s Morning 7:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ENDOW Women’s Group 7 a.m. Cross Train Bible Study Confession 5C Morning Prayer Large Group Mass Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Confession 3:25 p.m. Confession 4A-5D & after school Rosary 4A & 5C Divine Mercy Chaplet and Confession 4A Divine Mercy Chaplet 5C Activities February 19, 2021 3 ‘26 Pebbles’: A show for the books Jessica Kruse one-act is performed competi- Staff Writer tively. The cast and crew per- formed for a couple of judges, got The O’Gorman High School critiqued, and received a score. One-Act cast and crew has fin- One-act is competed at a state- ished working on their produc- level, and schools typically gather tion of 26 Pebbles – a show that in a general area to perform in takes place after the Sandy Hook front of one another. O’Gorman Elementary school shooting. had the honor of hosting the com- The theater department de- petition last year. This year (due cided to take on a heavier, more to the restriction of guests) the serious issue with this school competition is virtual. “This year production. Taking place in a is different because of the way town hall meeting, the charac- we perform and the competition ters talk about numerous topics itself, which we are going to send such as gun violence and school in a video,” said Olson. safety. The show, as well as all That is not the only difficult of the characters, are based on aspect in performing. Many new real people. Jenn and Michael, challenges have risen and the cast played by senior Kianna Healy is doing all that they can to work and junior Jacob Olson, are one with it. It has been difficult to of the featured, middle-aged cou- portray the raw emotion needed ples whose son experienced and for the show with the masks. On lived through the shooting. As stage, the cast wore face shields the show goes on, the audience over their masks so that they RYLEIGH TUPPER has the chance to watch as many could remove their masks for Anisha LaPlante holds up sign supporting Newtown families affected by the “bad thing.” characters relive the nightmare speaking lines.