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Volume 17 Issue 2 18th and Arizona Huron, South Dakota 57350 December 21, 2018 Season of giving What’s Inside BY SARAH CHRISTENSON The holiday season is the name of a child and purchase gifts with this cause. One way to help Page Two: Immigration, time for giving. There are many for them to receive at would be to physically pack a Holiday Break Length charities during this season that on behalf of their incarcerated shoebox and bring it directly to a look for donations. The main local parent/s. The cost of helping with drop-of location, the closest being charities include the Salvation this program is about $15-$25 located in Minneapolis, MN. If that Page Three: Christmas Army Christmas Basket, Angel spent per gift. seems too far away, a few churches Movie Review, Holiday Trees, Operation Christmas Child, The Angel Tree that was set in the Huron area also donate to Budgeting and Santa for Seniors. up this year in Huron was the this project. The Salvation Army Christmas Salvation Army Angel Tree Shoeboxes can also be packed Basket Telethon has fnished that was located in Runnings. digitally. On the Samaritan Page Four: All I Want for the year, but there are still Unfortunately, the deadline Purse webpage under Operation for Christmas, Culture opportunities to give to this to help with this project was Christmas Child, there is a section Corner organization. They accept diferent December 14th. in which a shoebox can be packed donations including money, non- A giving opportunity that is online along with a request for perishable foods, clothing, and similar to Angel Tree is Santa for a $25 donation per box to cover Page Five: Holiday more. Seniors. This project has the same costs. In the online program, it Extravaganza, Speech Monetary donations can be basic concept of taking a name of allows the person building the box and Debate given digitally online at www. a tree and buying a present for that to select a boy or a girl, the age salvationarmyusa.org/usn/. Other person, except it is done with the range, the items that will go in the monetary donations can be mailed older people in our community. box, and a note with a picture and Page Six: Special to or given at the local Salvation This year, the tree was set up in a place to write a special message. Olympics, New Coaches Army in Huron at 237 Illinois Ave Lewis Drug. Of course, plain monetary SW. Operation Christmas Child is donations to the program can also Another way to give in the another program to donate to that be found online as well on the Page Seven: M.M.W.J. holiday season is through provides gifts for children who same webpage. Tips to Get a Person, an Angel Tree. Angel Tree don’t often get presents during With all of these amazing House is a program through Prison Christmas. Operation Christmas charities to give to during the Fellowship meant to provide gifts Child or Samaritan’s Purse is a holiday season, there should be no Roasts to children with parents in prison holiday program that packs and reason not to spread a litle joy to as a way to connect them during sends shoeboxes of small items to each and every girl and boy. Put Page Eight: Horoscopes, Christmas time. more than 100 diferent countries. in some time, and make it a goal to Festive Crossword People are encouraged to take a There are several ways to help make a person smile. Head football coach Schmitz resigns BY JASMINE SNOW

driving force behind what got trust that they need. Let them do HHS Tigers to the dome in their jobs.” Vermillion, it seemed to be a In any case, Mr. Schmit is, by consenus of upperclassmen no means, done with Huron. He players that he was an important plans to continue teaching at HMS, one. as he has been doing for the last “He’s been involved with six years. football for a very long time which As far as his coaching career, gave us an advantage,” said Bryce Schmit says that that’s not done Stefen, a senior on the Huron either. “I just like coaching, Tigers varsity football team. “Mr. especially. I’m still going to do Schmit knew the game.” pole-vault, and if there’s room for Mr. Schmit’s decision to step me, I’d love to still be a part of the down didn’t come from a “bad” football staf and do anything I can place. “It just wears on you,” he to help the kids and the program.” said. “I love the hours but they In times like these, hope for the are countless. There are a lot of future runs as deep as uncertainty stressors in life I had to consider, for it. There are high hopes for SDPB.ORG and in the end, it was just a the new coach and whatever new decision I had to make.” program comes fromcollaboration Former head coach Michael Schmitz making a statement regarding his resignation. He will continue teaching at HMS and looks forward to watching the football team’s This hit home with Stefen, between them and their players. success. whose coaching history made him “Just have a passion for it,” familiar with the issue. “Being a Schmit says, his wisdom for the On November 29th, Schmit had been the head head coach is not easy. I’ve been next coach is simple and to the Performance Radio’s Jef Dufy coach in Huron for four years, and around it with my father for point. “Just have a passion for the posted an announcement on he’s not exactly walking away with several years. All of the outside kids.” Twiter that Michael Schmit had nothing to show for it. This year, stuf that goes on....needs to stop.” Whatever the case may be, resigned from his position as head Schmit spearheaded the efort of As he looks toward graduation, Mr. Schmit’s impact on the HHS coach. After the successful season taking the Tigers to the Stefen’s advice is to, “Let the football program and sports the Tigers had just wrapped up, dome, a feat not accomplished in coaches build their chemistry with department as a whole cannot be many were asking the obvious over two decades. the players and let them build the denied. question: “Why now?” Though he was not the only Tiger Stripes 2 December 21, 2018 Opinion Whose first lady is it anyway? BY JASMINE SNOW Oh yes — it’s me, back goes to Louisa Catherine who was an alleged serial and awareness, they represent our nation again by unpopular Adams, but I won’t tell killer might have taken are not crimes against or isn’t an important demand to talk about if you won’t) Melania this whole ordeal too far. humanity. position. In the right issues no one cares about. Trump, has been the And . . . okay, here’s See, it’s no secret hands, the East Wing can This month, I thought to subject of relentless the deal: that I’m not a fan of this change America as much myself: what’s something scrutiny since (and before) From the pith helmet administration and I’m the West Wing. that I could write that is the winner of the 2016 she decided to wear on still wrapping my head While this First Lady is, both holiday-orientated Presidential race was an African safari to the around how anybody at best inefectual and at and highly controversial? announced. “I Don’t Really Care, could marry someone worst a few steps behind, “I know,” I said to myself. Recently, the First Do U?” jacket she wore like President Trump. to put her under the same “Christmas trees!” Lady of the before a visit to a migrant However, before I jumped scrutiny as her husband is Six months ago I has come under fre “detention center,” a fair on the #notmyFLOTUS absolutely ridiculous. wouldn’t have thought for some . . . eccentric amount of the judgement bandwagon, I embarked Melania Trump was I’d be here either, but Christmas decorations passed on Melania on a very dangerous never entrusted with the strap in, because things adorning the White Trump revolves around adventure — I thought will and well-being of our are about to get mildly House halls. “Blood-red” her wardrobe half the about it. nation. Her worst crime interesting: Christmas trees had the time. The other half, I thought about what is being married to a man You may remember that internet ablaze when they it’s subtle barbs at her it would mean to place so who woke up and decided whole thing about Donald were unveiled in late immigrant status (she’s much censure and direct to be the president one Trump geting elected two November. from Slovenia/Yugoslavia, so much anger at this day. their entirety. years ago? I’m not here to In the meantime, by the way) and whatever woman. I thought about (But he’s not a woman, talk about him today, but Melania herself got her husband may or may what I would be implying so he can get forgiven for am, instead, going to talk called everything from not be in the news for that by puting her through those.) about his wife. “unpatriotic” to “a day. the wringer for some odd Let’s be real: America’s Often believed to be modern-day Elizabeth And while I agree decorations and fashion got bigger problems than the frst “foreign-born Báthory of Christmas.” that certain gafes speak choices. it’s First Lady and interior First Lady” (that weirdly Comparing her to an volumes about a lack of Look, I’m not saying design. It could stand to specifc title actually Hugarian noblewoman forethought, sensitivity, that the First Lady doesn’t start acting like it. Immigration improved Holiday break BY SOFIA LEDENEVA Since the beginning of visa or green card because Opinions on length and scheduling time, America has been the alternative is going trying to solve illegal back to their country where BY HAILEY BIXLER immigration. they wouldn’t be able to These strategies have provide for themselves or not signifcantly afected their families. illegal immigration. So Immigrants are also what if America simplifed often met with a language the legalization process barrier. When navigating and lowered the costs. government websites, That is the initial instructions are sometimes application fee for a visa unclear. It can be very can cost between $420-$580 difcult to fgure out which and obtaining a green card forms need to be flled may cost a total of $2,000. out in order to make the Immigrants that are process cost efcient. coming to America often If the websites were don’t have these funds, easier to navigate and Is Christmas break break is too short. Some school in August? Get out which can force them into had clearer instructions, too short? Many people people, on the other hand, of school later in June? immigrating illegally. immigrants would have a have diferent opinions; think it is too long. Have a longer school day? The process is time much easier time renewing however, were you to The HHS Tiger Stripes 58.24% of students consuming and costly, and their green cards and ask any bored, tired, high Newspaper sent out a voted that they would once immigrants get here, applying for a citizenship school student, the answer survey asking if people rather have school start it doesn’t get beter. status which would they would most likely thought Christmas break earlier in August. 20.33% An immigrant can arrive ultimately allow them to give you is, “Christmas was too short, too long, of students would want to to America legally, but remain legal in the U.S. break is way too short!” or just right. 72.77% of get out of school later in when their visa or green America doesn’t need The 2018-2019 Huron students who answered June. 21.43% students said card expires they have to a wall. America needs is a School District calendar said that Christmas break that they would rather apply to renew it which cheaper, faster, and more shows that our Christmas was too short, 25.53% have a longer school day. also requires a fee. An comprehensive way to get vacation will start as soon chose that break is just Christmas vacation immigrant on a visa or information to potential as we get out of school on about the right length, and length is a controversial green card can be denied and current immigrants. Friday, December 21st, 1.70% said that Christmas issue. Even though an extension at anytime, Immigration is a complex and will last until January break is too long. students have difering whether they have lived in issue but the process in 2nd, 2019. If Christmas break is opinions on the length of America for three months which immigrants get If you look at a calendar too short, what would break, everyone’s love of or ffteen years. documentation shouldn’t and do the math, we will students be willing to Christmas and the break Immigrants who get be. be on break for 11 days. sacrifce in order to get that comes with it will denied often overstay their Many people think that a longer vacation? Start always remain.

Tiger Stripes is the Huron High School newspaper, published eight times throughout the year. Tiger Stripes is written by the newspaper class and is printed by Creative Printing. Editorials and opinions reflect the viewpoint of the writer and not of the Huron School District. To submit a letter or an article, give the signed work to a member of the Tiger Stripes staff or deliver it to Mrs. Rubish’s classroom, A-207. The staff reserves the right to edit letters; prior to the publication of the newspaper, the staff will consult with the writer. Huron High School, 801 18th Street SW, P.O. Box 949, Huron SD 57350, (605) 353-7800. Tiger Stripes 3 December 21, 2018 Op-Ed Budgeting during This year’s festive Netlix OGs the holidays BY EMERSEN MITCHELL BY ERICA ZELL The wonderful tradition If you and family or of gift-giving during friends are gifting the the holidays defnitely same people, think about has a downside: things combining your money get spendy fast. With so and purchasing one big gift many gifts to get, the price for that particular person of treating your loved you have in common. ones defnitely adds up. 5.)Through the year, There are many ways to consider picking up a combat high prices while few extra shifts to earn still gifting meaningful money for a “Christmas presents and obtaining the Present Fund.” By going imdb.com imdb.com imdb.com satisfaction of giving to out of your way to earn others. Here are a few tips a bit extra cash, you will I’m just going to say it: I have a lot of mixed I watched about a that may be helpful! have less stress and more this movie somehow out- feelings about this movie. fourth of this movie 1.) Set a limit to spend of a cushion when buying Hallmarked Hallmark, Originally, I thought it and then started doing on each gift. The key to not presents. which I didn’t think was one of my favorite homework because I overspending is to be as 6.) Watch out for was possible. It has it Christmas themed Netfix was that bored. The litle organized as possible when presents on sale through all: your average quirky Originals. Then I realized girl character (I can’t purchasing presents. the year. Rather than gal, a semi-atractive something: this movie remember her name) 2.) Keep an eye out waiting until crunch time, rich boy, a prety generic totally ripped of Barbie’s annoyed me, as did all for discounts on the gifts when the stores know plotline centered around The Princess and the of the dad jokes. The you had in mind for everyone is scurrying Christmas, and of course, Pauper. angsty teen boy (I can’t people. Utilizing those pre- for presents so they up a foreign country with a In both movies, there remember his name Christmas sales, the biggest prices, be aware all year weird name (in this case, are two girls that just either) was also bothering of which being Black long. That way, you may Aldovia). happen to look exactly me. He was honestly Friday and , even have the majority of That’s not to say that alike who end up trading really rude to his mom can really cut back on the your presents bought at this movie is all bad. I places. In each movie and sister. costs. a reasonable price before mean, I can’t exactly list a commoner trades I was reading some 3.) Wrap gifts as Christmas even rolls any reasons as to why it’s places with a princess. reviews online to make separately as possible. around. good of the top of my Not only that, but both it seem like I knew what Even if you choose a 7.) Make something head, but I’m sure there sets of the girls end was going on for this few small gifts that were yourself. This one is the are some. Then again, I up marrying the guys article, but the only thing much less expensive than simplest, yet also the most have been told by a few they’re not “supposed” anyone was really talking one large one, if they are efective. Even if you aren’t that I have horrible taste to be with. The only about was how they wrapped separately the artsy, ofering your help in movies, so what do I signifcant diference is thought Santa, played by two options may appear to friends and family is a know? that The Princess Switch Kurt Russels, was hot. I equal. It’s fun for people to great way to show them In any case, if you is Christmas themed. personally don’t see it, open presents, so even if you care without spending don’t hate cheesy Is this movie good? but if that’s something they are small, they still get a penny. romantic movies and Yes. Should you watch it? that interests you, then the excitement and mystery There are many ways to are in the mood to get a Sure, but I’d recommend go ahead and watch this of a few more gifts. keep to your budget while Christmas vibe going, watching the beter movie. If not, maybe go 4.) Share gifts with your giving, you may just have you’ll probably enjoy A version frst: Barbie’s The watch anything else. friends and family. to get a litle bit creative! Christmas Prince. Princess and the Pauper. Rudolph rant Festive job fiasco BY FRANK HINES BY SYLVIA KATTNER When it comes to Is it because he’s diferent? Do you have a job? got home with my family. According to junior Christmas time, there are That’s not racism. Last time Have you worked on a Part of me was happy Eh Poh, who works at always a few traditions I checked your race wasn’t holiday? If you answered because I was raking in Huron Luxury Cinemas, that people like to follow, determined by your nose. yes to these questions, you the moola, but I was still “The worst part about whether that be what you Also, I think that will surely understand my upset that I didn’t get to working on a holiday is eat or the things you do. Rudolph is a good movie, dilemma. This summer, I spend as much time with that you’re working while A tradition that has been it shows how just because got a job at Lewis Drug. my family and friends as I everyone else is having in my family since I can people/reindeer are Don’t get me wrong; your wished. fun.” Although it may remember is watching diferent doesn’t mean girl loves to make money, Many students at seem as though you are Christmas movies, such as they don’t mater they but sometimes I wish I HHS have jobs, including being left out of the fun, it Rudolph the Red Nosed might just save the day in didn’t have to go to work. senior Nelson Hernandez. is important to remember Reindeer. Recently, it was Rudolph’s case. This is especially so Hernandez works at most employers reward found out that this movie Why do people have on holidays. This past Walmart and had to work their employees through is not for children, because to ruin everything? Why weekend, over Thanksgiving break. overtime pay or holiday it promotes racism, sexism, does everything ofend I worked almost every He had much to say about discounts. and homophobia. us? I remember singing day of break. It was the plus side of working Working on a holiday Wait, what? Yeah, the Rudolph song in extremely busy with during Thanksgiving. “I isn’t for everyone; that’s right. according to elementary school and I everyone buying their last love that you get a 20% however, some people some people, Rudolph is a think I turned out ok. (Ask ingredients for their meals, discount after your shift, enjoy it. As for my terrible movie that should some people, and that which was both nice and time seems to go faster, dilemma, it still stands. be banned. To those who might not be the case.) My miserable in a way. The and you get to meet a lot I really don’t know how think Rudolph is racist, advice is if you don’t like time went by really fast, of people in a short period to feel about working on sexist, or homophobic, Christmas movies, turn but because of the long of time.” But working on holidays. Let’s just say I my question is how? Is it them of. Don’t ruin it for day, I was crabby and a holiday isn’t always as hope I don’t have to work because he has a red nose? the rest of us. exhausted by the time I awesome as it seems. on Christmas! Tiger Stripes 4 December 21, 2018 Student Life All I want for Christmas Yearly wrap-up BY JACKSON TRANDALL BY JACK KLUTH

“What do you want for and Cyber sales), it is the best With 2018 about to come to a close, many will wonder: Christmas?” Monday have come and possible gift for that what were the most important world events that took gone, so while some cousin who won’t stop place? Lets take a look back at the year 2018. Americans have already talking about fortnite. On the very frst day of 2018, an infamous YouTuber fnalized their gifts, others If they already have a named Logan Paul horrifed and angered millions when were so tired from their switch, you could just he and his friends visited Japan and vlogged a dead Thanksgiving-induced buy them Super Smash body in Japan’s notorious “Suicide Forest”. As the world food coma that they Bros. Ultimate by itself. shunned the disgraced YouTuber, the Winter Olympic didn’t bother to wake up Smash Bros. is the most Games took place in South Korea. Rounding the corner until Saturday. If you’re anticipated game of the into March, many of us were struck with shocking scrambling to get a last year. It’s a fghting game news—after many successful years, Toys R Us was forced TANNER CRONIN, minute gift for *insert in which you have to try to close doors and shut down all stores across the nation. FRESHMAN distant relative here*, us to knock your opponent At the same time, Mark Zuckerberg testifed in court due “I would like a new drum set so at the Tiger Stripes have of the stage wilst playing to the scandal of Facebook. Steven Hawking died March I CAN MAKE IT LOUD IN MY your back with “The as famous Nintento 14. Finishing out the month of March, we got to see the HOUSE!!!” Last Second Gift Guide!” characters... And some superhero movie Black Panther make the most money Patent pending of course. non Nintendo characters. out of any superhero movie to date. Starting of with our It has a massive character Following March, April started of with a bang with recommendation for roster, spanning 73 the highly anticipated Marvel movie, Infnity War. Over best book, “Gmorning, characters, with fve more in England, people were busy geeking out over the royal Gnight!: Litle Pep Talks to be released later. There wedding between Harry and Megan. In June of 2018, Kim for Me & You.” Illustrated is a character for everyone, Jong Un and Donald Trump met in person to discuss the by Johnny Sun and just like this gift is for tensions between their two countries. Another shocking writen by the legendary everyone. event took place in June was when the controversial Lin-Manuel Miranda, Finally, we have a food rapper XXXTentacion was murdered. MALACHI MANN, this is an illustrated book gift for that older sibling Later in the year, the U.S. watched in distress as SOPHOMORE comprised of Lin’s years in college: a 12-pack of hurricanes Florence and Micheal ravaged the state of “There are several things I want, of inspirational tweets, Ramen Noodles. Not only Florida. This was also around the time that controversial but I think the things at the top which he posted once in are they easy to make, but fgure Bret Kavanaugh was approved as the new U.S. of my list are tools, because the morning and once they are also extremely Supreme Court justice, despite the many sexual abuse I’ve been wanting to get into carpentry.” at night. It’s not very cheap, costing $3 per claims fled against him. In October, HHS Marching Band expensive (only around 12-pack. That is a quarter won 4 diferent awards in Yankton for their 2018 show $13 on Amazon), and per packet! Perfect for any titled, Shatered. Not long after, in November, the HHS a great buy for anyone college students, because football team made it to the Dome for the frst time in 26 you’re looking to shop for. they need cheap food to years. Volleyball also made it to state for the tenth time In terms of video live. in a row shortly after. November was also the month in games, there is really only Christmas shopping which forest fres wreaked havoc on California. The fre one ‘catch all gift’ in our can be a complete mess. was ongoing for nearly a month and a half. November opinion. The Nintendo Hopefully our Gift was a sad month for childhood and pop culture in Switch, specifcally the Guide is able to help you general, as Stan Lee, the original creator of the Marvel one bundled with Super through your purchasing comics, passed away. Rest in peace. JACOB HOTCHKISS, Smash Bros. Ultimate. trials and tribulations. Through all the struggles and hardships, victories, SENIOR While expensive (MSRP is Happy holidays! losses, and achievements, 2018 was certainly a “A will to live.” $300-$350, not including memorable year for millions of people. Hope for a great new year in 2019. Culture corner Exploring student traditions and celebrations BY SHANE MOORING

During the month of December, one thing thrown in their face.” comes to many peoples minds: the holidays. Another anonymous student said that they Here at HHS, most people celebrate “Drink homemade hot chocolate, go outside Christmas, but that’s defnitely not the only and watch freworks, eat turkey, salads, and a holiday observed amongst students. sweet bread called ‘Panetone’.” They also, “put According to a survey sent out, about 94% up a nativity manger, and one lucky family of those at the HHS celebrate christmas, about member is chosen to put Christ into it.” 1% celebrate Hanukkah, about 1% celebrate Additional to these unique practices, many Kwanzaa, and about 4% celebrate another students at the HHS have cultural traditions holiday or none at all. as well, including the nativity manger, church, Typically, many would think that this time eating a Norwegian food called Lefsa, and, of year is a time for family, gifts, and food, and as one student said, “...trying to capture and they’d be right for the most part, but many destroy Santa Clause.” of the students at the HHS have out-of-the- Without a doubt, HHS seems very diverse ordinary traditions. with its celebrating, with a mixed bag of Senior Jemma Keleher says that her Senior Frank Hines says that his family traditions. family’s holiday tradition is, “Fighting will, “...play White Elephant, eat oyster stew, Nevertheless, all are accepted and welcomed endlessly until somebody cries.” We don’t play multiple board games, and go down by at this time of goodwill and fun times. know if that is serious or not, but if it is, please the creek and whoever stays in the ice cold text SAFE to 82257. water the longest gets $50 and picks who gets a Tiger Stripes 5December 21, 2018 Arts Holiday cheer through music

BY NATHAN FARMER

Christmas in items at the dinner. preformed a duet on the Commons is a Everyone in the trombone. fundraiser for the atendance was Christmas in the Huron Music Parents also treated to Commons wasn’t that has been put performances the only event at on for the last three from the music the school that years. students. Jazz Band night. Immediately On December and Concert Choir following the 17th, Christmas in the seniors provided event, the Holiday Commons patrons entertainment. Extravaganza enjoyed a delicious Members of Tri-M Concert began. At meal catered by L&M were able to perform the Extravaganza, foods (Teno’s Tacos), songs on boom the entire Music PHOTO BY NATHAN FARMER and a variety of cakes whackers and hand Department The jazz band practices for Christmas in the Commons. They are preparing donated by Beckie bells. Senior Claire performed Christmas for their festive Christmas performance. The performance put everyone in the Freeman. There were Gilbert and junior songs they had been audience in the holiday spirit. also silent auction Noel Nemmers also practicing. Update on Speech and Debate BY MACEY KLINE Debate CFC Interp CFC

The debate team went to their The interp team went to their Central Forensic Conference CFC tournament on December (CFC) tournament on December 9th. Originally, the CFC was 9th. supposed to be after the state This is one of the last CFCs festival. But, due to rescheduling senior Reese Uecker will be able it was on the same weekend as to go to. State. This was a major confict for “The CFCs are only one the members that were planning day long.” he said. “Other on going to both, but it all worked tournaments stretch out over two out in the end. days. It does make it more taxing The CFC is more of an extra on those of us who are in more tournament for our district that than one event since we don’t some members participate in. This have near as much rest as we tournament, is 100% voluntary, as would for other tournaments.” you sign yourself up for it. Most Mitch Grafer to gave the scoop students that participate went on how the season has been going for extra practice on doing the and how the team is. “The team activity they love. is smaller than the size of teams I When asked what events have had in the past. We have had happen at the CFC, Asia said, “all a lot of conficts that have kept the of them.” This is good because it full team from going out (from gives everyone a chance to go Whendo asked about what the all-state band to ACT testing the event they are the best at. Theteam’s mentality was going to a rescheduled State Interp team was very excited to go tointo state this year. Tournament that divided our this tournament and enjoy their PHOTO BY JEMMA KELEHER team in half this past weekend.) (almost last) meet. Paul Queija and Gonzalo Quispe practice in front of a mirror. They use this method “We are currently in 5th in in preparation for Speech and Debate. the Central Forensic Conference Interp State (CFC) but only 2 points from 3rd. We have a lot of new team This group was supposed was working the hardest.” There were a total of ten members who are working to have their state festival on State Oral Interp has a interpers that went to the state hard and improving with each November 30 through December performer judged as an festival: Reese Uecker (Non- competition. I have high hopes 1, in Watertown. However, it was individual, rather than original Oratory), Jasmine for our ability to fnish in the postponed by the South Dakota compared to others like a regular Snow (Poetry), Nate Lyon top 3 in the CFC and to qualify High School Activities Association competition. A performer gets (Humorous), Danci Dunkelberger someone to the National Speech due to weather. judged on a rubric broken down (Storytelling), Asia Bindert (Duo), & Debate Tournament in Dallas Instead, the team left a week into fve categories. In each Jayden Riter (Duo), Paul Queija this summer.” later, and traveled to Piere T.F. category, the lower number (Reader’s Theatre), Gonzalo The debate team still has more Riggs High School. (closer to one) you receive the Quispe (Reader’s Theatre), Katie tournaments in this season. They Asia Bindert participated in beter. There are fve sessions that Schoenfelder (Reader’s Theatre), are very hopeful and excited for Duo Interp on Saturday, Dec. 8, happen in two days (three on and Plar Plo Clay (Serious). what is to come. Even with all the with her partner, Jayden Riter. Friday and two on Saturday) and Out of these ten, three received conficts that have occurred they When asked how they get to go interpers get one performance in a superior award: Reese Uecker, have still been doing well and to state, Bindert said, “Your coach front of three judges to earn their Jasmine Snow, and Nate Lyon. giving it their all. chooses who goes based on who superior. Everyone worked very hard to Tiger Stripes 6 December 21, 2018 Sports Decade of state Special Olympics BY BRANDON RENNER BY ISABELL FORD How amazing would it Special Olympics is of the team, they plan be to go to state 10 years made up of Huron High to win multiple games in a row? Oh wait, Huron School students with while showing great Tiger Volleyball already disabilities who join sportsmanship and did that. The Volleyball together to particpate in following the Special team has gone to the state multiple sports including Olympics oath, which tournament every year bowling, basketball, says they will be brave since 2009. While there, cheerleading, swimming, at the atempt at every they’ve placed anywhere track and feld, and competition. from third to eighth. So, soccer. Students without what’s the reason the team disablities, known as keeps making it? Over the PHOTO BY EMERSEN MITCHELL unifed athletes, can also years, the volleyball teams Pictured above are some of the numerous trophies won by the be a part of the team. have conistently had HHS volleyball team. Teams for the years to come have big shoes The Special Olympics talent, but what else does to fll. team in Huron participates it take? it’s all in the girls.” in the beginning of the in state events. Then When asked about why When asked about what year, but as the season both the athletes and the she thinks they’ve made it the team’s mentality was went on more seniors unifed athletes can apply for the last ten years, head going into state this year, started stepping up as to compete at the national coach Shelly Buddenhagen Kylie Overbay, senior leaders.” level. There are also said, “...a lot of hard work, player this past season, Huron High School’s international competitions dedication, and summer said, “We knew we had a volleyball team has had a all over the world that training, so when it comes good chance to make the lot of success in the past athletes also have the to the season the girls are fnal four, but we were decade, even holding the opportunity to apply for. ready to go.” only focused on beating second-longest streak in During this year’s Buddenhagen also said Watertown the frst set, state, behind Rapid City. upcoming basketball that every year she has and put all our energy into They plan on continuing season, the Special asked the girls what their it.” that success in the years to Olympics Tiger team will goal is for the season and Each year the seniors come. play in two tournaments: how much they want it. seem to step up and The work to continue one in Redfeld on When asked about how become leaders of the the streak has already February 14, and then it feels to have lead the PHOTO BY ISABELL FORD team, even if they aren’t begun, and the Tigers the state tournament in team to state for 10 years, Lia Tarbox is a member of the sure want to be at frst. hope to not only extend in Mitchell on March 23-24th. Buddenhagen said,“I don’t Special Olympics basketball Overbay said, “It was a to 11 appearnces, but bring According to Amanda team. She’s excited for the really take recognition as struggle to fnd leadership home the state title as well. Katenberger, a leader season to start. the reason for the success, Familiar faces in new places BY COOPER FRYBERGER Buddenhagen came to Huron in 1987 as their best on the court, win or lose. The girls an 8th grade history teacher and coach for have a hard road ahead with many hills spread sophomore girls and freshman boys. (At with blood, sweat, and tears but without the the time, girls played basketball in the fall journey and the struggle, the mountain top and boys in the winter.) Buddenhagen was isn’t as great.” quickly promoted to assistant coach where he Filling the void Coach Buddenhagen left, stayed for one year before becoming the girls Coach Schouten is more then ready to step up basketball head coach. Buddenhagen coached and leave his own legacy. Schouten also had a very driven and talented team to winning the a very infuential father who coached girls State Championship in 1989. and boys basketball for more then 30 years. Soon after winning the title, Buddenhagen Schouten and his father really bonded through took on coaching both the girls team and the basketball, following his father around to boys JV as well, becoming head coach for practices and games. the boys in 2000. A year later, Buddenhagen Schouten started in Huron in 2012, and since made the boys program his main agenda item, then he’s coached the freshman girls and boys a being blessed with talented hard workers, for several years, the JV boys the past three Buddenhagen was able to coach another State years, and now this year he’ll make the move PHOTO BY COOPER FRYBERGER Champion team in 2004. to the head coaching position for the boys. Tim Buddenhagen coaching on how to apply proper After asking Buddenhagen how he feels Schouten said, “I’m very excited to accept the pressure. The season is off to a good start with the girls breaking their 29 game losing streak against Sioux about the change in coaching, he responded, new challenge of leading the boys program. Falls Roosevelt. “The timing of the change to the girls program The program is full of tradition and I’m looking Tim Buddenhagen has been head coach for was great. The girls have talent to build of and forward to do my part in continuing the the Tigers boys basketball for the past 17 years, the boys will be left in great hands with Coach traditions and achieve success on and of the but this season, he’s returning to his beginnings Schouten and company. I was blessed with court.” in Huron, moving to the head coach position a gracious decision from coach Wade Stobbs Asking Schouten what he is looking for for the girls basketball team. This change has to step down to the JV coaching positions, this year and in years to come, he said, “I promoted jv coach, John Schouten, to head allowing me to be the varsity coach.” am looking forward to working with an coach of the boys program. Buddenhagen understands that there will be outstanding group of young men who are Buddenhagen, having coached for 32 years, growing pains, but with continuous hard work hungry and driven to achieve success for all but one in Huron, cites his father as having and drive he believes the girls can fnd a way to themselves, teammates, and the Huron had a big impact on him growing up. His dad get what needs to be done, done. Buddenhagen community as a whole. We will batle each was a head coach for varsity teams in multiple has state tournament goals and said, “We want day to grow as young men who can positively sports, and Buddenhagen was lucky enough to the girls to meet the expectation of excellence impact the community on and of the court.” tag along and learn from him. on and of the court. We want the girls to try Tiger Stripes 7 December 21, 2018 Entertainment M.M.W.J.: making Eggnog time the first move BY TIGER STRIPES STAFF BY JEMMA KELEHER Living in South Dakota where it- just kidding sis. Hello, HHS! It’s me, 1.) Look your best. Seriously, all I want for Christmas is back again for another Whether you’re making a Allow me, if you will, to ask you this: what do we have to do here in to not have to listen to your relationship month of Matchmaking move in person or sliding drama. Apparently it’s the most with Jem. I wasn’t able into someone’s DMs, you South Dakota? 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The only other landmark our state can claim is the Corn that drama more than once a year! Do feeling: the feeling: “Dang, most basic advice ever you hear what I hear? Because if so, forget that person is super cute, given; however, I really do Palace, which is just an arena with corn stapled to it. grandma, can the reindeer run me over and I want to talk to mean it. If you overthink instead? Baby it’s way too cold outside them.” Maybe you were it, it will literally never Need I remind you of our wonderful weather. By December, you’d be lucky for me to keep straight who you want siting in class when you happen. You are strong this week, day, or hour. Let it snow until realized it, or maybe you and independent, and if the temperature reaches single digits. NEGATIVE. Oh, you don’t like it being school is called of so I don’t have to hear were scrolling through you’ve probably handled your pro and con lists on all your options. Instagram and found the much more than some -20 degrees and the snow completely covering your door and lawn, making the Honestly, explain to me how you have person of your dreams. pety firting. Put your big enough energy to change your mind that However you found girl/boy/gender neutral outside look like a monochrome Mad Max movie? Too bad, we have this weather many times. them, it’s now up to you pants on and go get what Please go home for Christmas break to make the frst move. you want. until March! and fgure out who you want your Making the frst move 3.) Repeat, or don’t. If Couples snuggle buddy to be, because I really can be mildly terrifying, they respond well, great! The holiday season is the perfect time don’t have time to worry about who you but keep reading for tips If not, they’re not worth it for fres, sweaters, and spilling some share your eggnog with. Just remember to to lessen the feeling of and there are always more eggnog. Let’s get real, relationships can watch out for spills. impending doom. fsh in the sea. Good luck! be confusing. Sometimes you just need to follow your heart, let the wind take you And that’s the eggnog, sis. Rudolph: exposed Gingerbread roasting BY MACEY KLINE BY EMERSEN MITCHELL AND HAYDEN WHITE Some of you may have If this isn’t convincing German III and German IV recently took a class period to get in the holiday spirit been wondering about the enough, I have more proof: by making some gingerbread houses. Our job is to roast a select few of those houses. tweet going around about think about it, you’re To avoid any controversy, we’d like to note that consent to roast the gingebread Santa’s reindeer. The post pulling a sleigh through houses was given from every creator. Read on for the roasts! states, “Male reindeer lose the winter night. You want their antlers in winter and to be warm, and are a litle females don’t; therefore more hefty than usual. A single phrase comes to mind when looking at this Santa’s sleigh is actually Well, the females are. gingerbread house: beautiful disaster. Just kidding! This pulled by a team of strong, According to livescience. house is just a disaster. The candy is spewed all over powerful, underrated com,“Male reindeer carry the house with no actual order. If I had to guess, I’d say women!” This tweet was as low as 5 percent body that the creators probably forgot they had to make this shared by a Cat Reynolds. fat...female reindeer, for German class and improvised. Also, the door seems This tweet has left many however, enter winter to open into a lake? It’s unclear if this was a conscious people wondering with about 50 percent choice or just another one of many mistakes. Let’s just and questioning their body fat.” I know what hope these gals are beter at speaking German than they childhoods. I am here to you’re thinking. “If they’re “Unbearable Winter” are at making gingerbread houses. give you the sitch. heavier, how does the As stated in Cat’s post, sleigh go so fast?” Well, This gingerbread house is arguably the best of the main reason this whole obviously, it’s Christmas the three. It’s artfully decorated and seems fairly conspiracy is happening is magic. Duh. architecturally sound. The only thing I really noticed because of the reindeers’ Have I convinced you when looking at this house was the fence: it looks a lot antlers. From my very now? The movies and like chicken wire. I think I get what this group was going professional and accurate practically all Christmas for, but it seems they weren’t up to the task. Also the Google search, I found pictures show it. They peppermint kiss in the top of the house is wrapped. Was the facts behind this reindeer are hefty and have this a creative decisions or a product of laziness? We hypothesis. antlers, which must mean may never know. “Cheif’s House” According to the females are pulling the website livescience.com, sleigh. “Here on the ground, male If we remember our This Gingerbread house is named “Held Together by reindeer shed their antlers childhood when we saw Faith”, but the only thing holding this building together at the end of the mating the stop-motion movie, is the cult of snowmen in the back. It’s a good thing that season in early December, the reindeer were male. there is no door on this house, so now all of the disgrace while females sport their When you watch the movie from deep inside of it can seep out. NEWS FLASH: just thinner antlers throughout though, the reindeer have because the red and green gum drops lining the roof the winter.” I know how antlers. Hmm...is this being peak match the m’n’ms following the walkway does not crazy this may seem, but in analyzed too much? Is it mean that they go together. This house is the equivalent multiple Christmas movies just one big unnecessary to reaching your hand into a big bowl of skitles and the reindeer do indeed conspiracy? The world “Held Together by Faith” then realizing that there were some chocolates in there. have antlers. may never know. Tiger Stripes 8 December 21, 2018 Entertainment Loriscopes Holiday Word BY GUEST COLUMNIST LORI HALTER Aries (3/21-4/19) Leo (7/23-8/22) Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Search During this time of year Unlike Cancer, I don’t Capricorns are basically and even year round, have any beef with Leos. I a God-send. They strive SUBMITED BY SARAH CHRISTENSON Aries are known to be hear from the stars above, for change, advocate for impulsive. You’re the things are looking up what’s right, but boiiiii are type of person who hates for you. Romantically, they cheaters. Yes, Sir. waiting. Others would emotionally, and odds are say you are stubborn. you’re about to have a lot Aquarius (1/20-2/18) Often times, an Aries is of fun. Most of the time, an passionate and the center Aquarius can’t shut up. of their circle. Virgo (8/23-9/22) They fear geting hurt All you want to do is and that trait leads to Taurus (4/20-5/20) spend time with your being possessive. It may A Taurus is the type of closest people, improve come of as firting if an person to look at a fower your mental/physical Aquarius ever tries to and call it beautiful. health, avoid family strike up a conversation Lately you may be feeling gatherings, and most of with you, but they are weighed down because all, drink some egg nog. loyal. many people depend on you. Even though you Libra (9/23-10/22) Pisces (2/19-3/20) might be down to Earth, Libras are the people that Kings and most try not to be as lazy. can’t seem to say,“no”. importantly Queens. Get out there and take They are often stressed Pisces is the most hard- advantage of all Huron and have an atitude. working sign. They love has to ofer. Others don’t think of to have a good time but certain Libras very highly. they are actually sad and Gemini (5/21-6/20) All Libras are smart emo on the inside. A fght G-Eazy once said, “A though so be their friend. between being happy and Gemini can be confusing” never talking to anyone I don’t know about y’all, Scorpio (10/23-11/21) again is constantly going but I really felt that. Y’all happen to be prety on in their heads. They cool. Turns out you’re the don’t know what they Cancer (6/21-7/22) most feared zodiac sign want. It’s hard for Pisces One of your most out there. The music that to let people in, but when compatible signs is a stands out in your world they fnally warm up to Virgo. But I’m a Virgo and is the deep, complex stuf you, you’ll see a whole I “talked” to a Cancer for because its just like you. other side of them. Loving a while. Let me tell ya, and caring but at the same Cancers are not nice. You Sagitarius (11/22-12/21) time will whoop your but. guys are fakkkkkeeeeee. If you know who Taylor Every one likes you until Swift is. That’s all you they get to know ya. need to understand about a Sagitarius. Goofy. If you want to know more, get in contact with Shady Katie aka Katie Balcom. Girl has all the info you need. The Beginnings of Snowmen BY SOFIA LEDENOVA