THE SCROLL NovemBER 6, 2020 O’Gorman high school sioux falls, south dakota volume 57, issue 2 Boys soccer team wins first state title Emma Roth team effort, and support for each Staff Writer other in games, which kept us winning.” The O’Gorman Knights boys Due to Covid-19 the team was soccer team took on Rapid City not able to have their team meals Stevens Raiders in the Class AA or events. However, they still put State Championship in Huron on their faith in God by praying be- Oct. 17. fore warm-ups and every game. The Knights went into the Entering the state tournament season with high hopes of win- playoffs seventh, the Knights ning the state title. As they en- were the underdogs. The team tered the state championship, beat second-rated Spearfish and the team had a mind set based on third-rated Watertown to make having fun, trusting one another the championship. and playing to win. The undefeated Raiders were Working as a team was the the favorite heading into the most important part for the championship game. “We knew Knights. They focused on their that Stevens was good, but the attitudes on and off the field. “Our championship is a different teamwork this year was great. game,” said senior Patryk Stys. We had upperclassmen bonding The Knights prevailed over with younger players and help- Stevens 2-1. “I can’t think of a ing lead them,” said Head Coach better way to end my high school Ryan Beier. “We also had a great SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING career,” said Stys. O’Gorman boys soccer team hoisting the trophy after defeating Rapid City Stevens for the South Dakota state soccer title in Huron on Oct. 17. Lady Knights cross-country wins state title Elizabeth Jones Even with their outstand- Strand is also proud of the Editor-in-Chief ing individuals, the team needs team. “It is very special to be able to work together. “Like other to bring home a team title for the This was a great fall for sports, you can only put so many program and school. I am very O’Gorman High School athletics. out on the course or court. It still proud of our whole team and The Lady Knights cross-country takes the whole team to help the work they put in this year,” team was no exception as they make the championship happen,” said Strand. “It is fun to see all brought home the first state title said Head Coach Aaron Strand. the hard work and time commit- since 1988. Repeat champion Alea Har- ments pay off. It makes it even O’Gorman was only able to die is proud to be a part of such a sweeter that the girls did it in a take eight girls to the tourna- great team. “I’d like to give a con- snow storm during Covid.” ment but they all excelled. Four grats to Coach Strand for leading “I am beyond thrilled for our of them made the top 25 All State us to a team victory,” said Hardie. team to win. It took every single Athletes: Alea Hardie (1), Katie “It’s his first state championship one of us to make that possible,” Castelli (2), Libby Castelli (5) and I couldn’t be happier for him. said senior Katie Castelli. She and Ruth Pardy (8). Hardie is Also, a big thank you to the se- added that going back and forth also the first O’Gorman student niors for being such great leaders with Lincoln High School most of in history to win back to back in- and positive role models for me to the season made the win harder SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING dividual titles. look up to.” to earn and predict. O’Gorman girls cross-country team and coaches after the awards ceremony on Oct. 24. O’Gorman volleyball receives national ranking Noah Greble to even have a season,” said senior the court. The ranking gave yet Staff Writer Haley Hoffman, “We are putting another reason to continue the in all of our hard work just in case rigorous work. “It is a larger in- Excellence is no stranger it could be the last time we all centive to keep working because to the athletics programs at play together.” it means nothing if we can’t work O’Gorman, and the volleyball Everything seemed to come to- hard for it every day,” said senior program is no exception. This gether last September when USA Raegen Reilly. season the O’Gorman volleyball Today reported that O’Gorman As life goes on, and high team had some bumps in the varsity volleyball was ranked 19 school comes to an end, the se- road, but their hard work al- nationally. All were very excited nior leaders of the team reflect on lowed for success, and they be- to see that their hard work was what this crowning achievement came a nationally-ranked team. translating into a national rank. means to them. “It’s very special This ranking comes after one “I was not expecting it at all,” and something to remember,” of the most confusing off-seasons said senior Emma Mckay. said senior Josie Niedringhaus. the team has faced, due to Co- During the off-season the For the Lady Knights, this vid-19. Some on the team believe players practiced however they seems to be much more than a they have grown from the uncer- could. They were allowed back team. To these girls, it’s about the tainty the pandemic has brought. into the O’Gorman facilities for process, the vision and the com- “Even though the season isn’t limited practices in June, work- munity. This is what excellence how we hoped it to be, we are all ing harder than ever. The team looks like. so happy to just be lucky enough RYLEIGH TUPPER had to make up for lost time on O’Gorman girls volleyball team celebrating a point during their match against Brandon Valley. 2 novemBER 6, 2020 FAITH

All Saints’ Day: Emulate Covid-19 changes the saints you admire large group Masses Sydney Anel themselves from sinning in order because he was a brilliant scholar Elizabeth Gould weeks. In past years, students Staff Writer to resemble the lives of saints. On who understood that school isn’t Staff Writer have been given the opportunity Nov. 2, people celebrate All Souls’ everything (especially compared to attend large-group Mass or to All Saints’ Day, or the feast of Day, and Christians pray for the to God). “I personally like him Along with everything else spend that hour in a technology- All Hallows, is a day to honor the deceased. These prayers are sent because he was a bookworm that Covid-19 has changed this free study hall environment. souls that have entered heaven. to God in hopes that they may with a deeply artistic heart,” said year, O’Gorman High School’s For those who are not in Mass Every year on Nov. 1, Christians all someday spend eternal life in Fr. Andrew Thuringer. large-group Mass schedule is on that given week, they are to around the world look towards heaven. During All Saints’ Day, people looking very different than be- attend their advisories for a study the saints in heaven as role mod- Even though Chritians are not should attempt to emulate the fore. Administration has imple- hall or exercise their open cam- els of how to live out the Catholic fully aware of all the people in lives of saints they admire. Chris- mented a new system to allow the pus privilege which allows them faith. heaven, the saints in the Catholic tians can praise saints like Saint maximum number of students to to leave. All Hallows’ Eve, more com- Church are used as examples for Thomas Aquinas to deepen their safely attend Mass together in Unlike in past years, teachers monly called Halloween, is the how people can accomplish their relationship with the Father. the PAC. and staff are the only people al- day before All Saints’ Day. Com- goal to reach heaven. Saint Thom- This feast day allows people to Each week, a new grade at- lowed to be lectors, musical can- pared to All Saints’ Day, All Hal- as Aquinas was an incredibly in- reflect on their faith, and it isa tends Mass, allowing every stu- tors and eucharistic ministers. lows’ Eve prepares for the com- telligent scholar during his time, reminder that everyone should dent the chance to worship with Although it is a new experi- memoration of the saints. Not and hundreds of his works of the- focus on preparing themselves for their peers. For many students ence for all, it is arguably the saf- only do people receive and con- ology are still used today. That’s eternal destiny. though, this comes as a disap- est solution to prevent the spread sume a large amount of candy, why he’s the patron of students, pointment because it only allows of Covid-19. but Christians try to prevent students to attend every three Weekly Prayer Opportunities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Mass 5C Adoration 4A-B Large Group Mass Mass 4A Divine Mercy/Rosary 4A Adoration 5C-D Confession 5C Divine Mercy Chaplet 5C ACTIVITIES novemBER 6, 2020 3 The show must go on Mattu: National Speech Isabella Savage and Debate Association Staff Writer This year, the Covid-19 pan- All-American demic has hit every corner of Grace Lent the world. It has affected every Staff Writer industry or event imaginable, in- cluding the theater program at Each year the top twenty-five O’Gorman, which had to make a students with the highest points few changes. One of these chang- in the National Speech and De- es included wearing face shields bate Tournament are named during the performances. National Speech and Debate All- When the school year started, Americans. This year O’Gorman’s there were plenty of unknowns, Lyla Mattu was selected as one of but the fall play cast and crew the 25 All-Americans in the coun- pulled it off, despite the new try. lifestyle in which the world has In addition to being in the top succumbed. “I think it was a 25 in the nation, Mattu also had good starter,” said actress Grace to demonstrate academic suc- Van Overschelde after the parent cess in order to be selected. The show on Oct. 13. academic requirements include Even though there were some KATHERINE SOWDEN an ACT score of at least 27 and a new rules and challenges, like Glory Heavens, played by Grace Van Overscheld lecturing Jared Heav- GPA of a 3.7 or higher. Character, face shields and limited audi- ens, played by Logan Ruby, about turning 50. integrity and leadership are also YIBO CHEN Lyla Mattu speaking with her ences, this play truly lived up considered when selecting the laughs, tears and when the au- the parents’ show in the lead role team during a 2019 tournament. to the high expectations the All-Americans. dience was on the edge of their of Michael. O’Gorman audience has come to As a team captain of three to qualify for the National Tour- seats, hoping that the unavoid- “It is not every day that you expect. The actors in the fall play, years, Mattu has displayed im- nament all four years of her high able future would go a different are given the opportunity to play “A Little Piece of Heaven,” did a mense leadership within the school career. Being named a direction. the lead when you have another great job of letting the audience O’Gorman Debate team. She has National All-American is a great “A Little Piece of Heaven” was role. I am very thankful that Mr. get to know the characters. The recruited new members, guided accomplishment and honor. It a wonderful surprise given the Nelson offered me that,” Olson audience fell in love with them novice debaters and served as a demonstrates a great deal of ex- current circumstances. The fall said. “Overall it was really fun, through their actions and person- student mentor for the Debate 1 cellence in and out of speech and play was an amazing experience, and I had a good time while doing alities and truly became invested class. Lyla is also on track to be- debate. according to Jacob Olson, who it. I think that’s most important.” in the story. There were times for come the first O’Gorman student filled in for Griffin Aasen during Mass communications students win national contest Staff Writers chance to show their knowledge teleprompter to read their script, Bork received and had a script written that so a classmate helped by trying an email that Jones Two students in the Mass day.” to move cue cards quietly so the and Greble had won Communications class were cho- Jones and Greble were re- microphone wouldn’t pick up the the award. “This is sen as winners in the Thomson quired to create a video explain- sound. the proudest mo- Reuters National “Fact or Fic- ing how they determine fact from Jones and Greble were in- ment of my teaching tion” challenge for their candor fiction in various forms of media. troduced to broadcast news in career,” said Bork. in describing and understanding “From headlines seen in Time a fitting way. They received the “Elizabeth and Ella media literacy. Square to click-bait articles seen assignment and deadline and had work so hard and Elizabeth Jones and Ella Gre- at the bottom of websites, people to work quickly to get the story embrace as many Jones and Greble during the video recording. ble entered the contest after the have to decide between fake and completed. opportunities as with free training from Reuters, Mass Communication teacher, real news every day,” said Greble Winning the award was a possible. This challenge is espe- O’Gorman High School being Skye Bork, learned of the contest. in the video. surprise to both Jones and Gre- cially significant as media litera- the only high school represented. “I received an email about the This was a learning experi- ble. They were shocked and elat- cy is such an important life skill This is an opportunity for stu- contest on a Friday. The deadline ence for Jones and Greble. They ed to be recognized by Reuters and they’ve shown a high level of dents to receive mentorship from for the entry was the following had not been able to learn how to for their video. “I didn’t imagine awareness.” renowned persons in their field. Thursday,” said Bork. “When I use the video camera as the pan- we would win,” said Jones. “I The Thomson Reuters “Fact Jones and Greble will receive in- told Ella and Elizabeth about demic upended the quarter last thought maybe we would get an or Fiction” challenge awards dividual sessions tailored to their the contest, they jumped at the spring. They also did not have a honorable mention.” five students across the nation career interests. Knight Scroll starts a podcast as a supplement to the newspaper Ella Greble of the newspaper. The podcast something to have fun with. Last Audio Editor was started because the students year the podcast could be found in the former Advanced Journal- on the Knight Scroll Soundcloud. The Knight Scroll podcast ism class, now Mass Communi- With everything that has was originally started last year by cations, wanted to keep applying happened this year, Greble is ex- the current Knight Scroll Editor skills they learned through NPR’s cited to make the podcast more in Chief, Elizabeth Jones. It is an Student Podcast Challenge. student-friendly and incorpo- approximately one to two min- This year, the new audio edi- rate topics of the student body’s ute summary of the events that tor is sophomore Ella Greble. Her choice. happened at O’Gorman, mostly goal for the podcast this year is to consisting of shorter versions of make it less like Mr. Anderson’s articles from the month’s edition announcements and more like 4 novemBER 6, 2020 Sports McEneaney Field hosts Dakota Bowl for first time since the event’s inception Emma Roth Staff Writer The Dakota Bowl took place on Sept. 12 on O’Gorman High School’s McEneaney Field. The O’Gorman Knights took on the Roosevelt Riders with the final score of 48-0, Riders. “We obviously didn’t have the outcome we wanted, but we learned a lot from the game.,” said Head Coach Jayson Poppinga, “The importance of individual preparation, how important each player’s job is, and the need to play as a team.” Poppinga also added that there is a lot of time that goes into preparation and planning for each game, includ- ing the Dakota Bowl. Coaches typically spend 10 hours every Saturday and Sunday to be ready for the following week. Dakota Bowl is important to every senior on the field. “My favorite part about Dakota Bowl is definitely being part of a tradi- tion. It’s historic. Playing in that RYLEIGH TUPPER game means that you are now part of the history of O’Gorman,” Senior Teegan Schlimgen prepares for a hand off to running back Tanner Paden against the Rough Rider defense during the Dakota Bowl. said senior Matthew Peters. Before each game the team team meeting. Poppinga said that of reading scripture and praying No matter the outcome or take to the field their motto: “Play has an offensive, defensive and a some traditions they have consist The Lord’s Prayer. competitor, the Knights always fast, play smart, play to win.” Restrictions increase Sideline cheer squad is smaller the unknowns for but has more spirit Elizabeth Gould wrestling season Staff Writer Emma Roth ting back on the mat, competing The O’Gorman High School Staff Writer with his team and working for a sideline football cheerleading spot in his weight class. “Noth- team looks different than in years Wrestling season is right ing in life comes easy, so you have past. The eight members on the around the corner; the first offi- to work for it,” Sprenkle said team have lead the Knights in cial practice will be held on Nov. when asked about wrestling and cheers every Friday night and 16. Head Coach Matt Lynch is the impact it has on his life. have brought a new energy to looking forward to the upcoming Lynch’s philosophy in the fans despite the unusual circum- season and the team’s potential. wrestling room is to work hard, stances that face them. Due to Covid-19 the team and expect effort from everyone Head Coach Mary Boe, a first- is said to face greater concerns including yourself. Not only does grade teacher at Christ the King, regarding practice and compe- he make his team apply this on chose to select eight ladies for titions, because wrestling is a the mats but in real life as well. the team this year instead of 12. contact sport. Lynch has yet to “We are looking forward to “Having a smaller team has creat- discover how the year will play the season and getting tougher ed more unity and strong friend- out, but he is looking forward to ships among the team. Everyone physically and mentally each day RYLEIGH TUPPER the season. we work toward our goals,” said has more responsibility and is Cheer team leads the band onto the field for the Dakota Bowl. This year Lynch has high ex- Lynch. more involved, so I would say the pectations due to the teams ex- The first wrestling match- change has been a success,” said down times of games,” said Boe. new tumbling and the crowd is perience and grit. He is hoping es of the season will be held Boe. With the mandatory mask “I really wanted more tumbling wowed. The girls all work really to break records such as: most at Roosevelt on Dec. 5 and 8. rule in the student section, it has this year too and we got that.” By hard to have sharp motions and career wins and takedowns. The The Knights will be competing been harder this year to get the adding more cheers and dances, be in sync but that’s not always team is led by seniors Beau Bea- against the Roosevelt Riders and fans excited and keep the crowd the sideline cheer team is able what gets noticed. To see the fans vers, Josh Brunz, Nate Sprenkle, the Tea Area Titans respectively. loud throughout the games. to connect more with the crowd and students respond to what Matt Peters, Jeff Fiegen and Will Fans will be allowed to attend Just like all other activities, -not just students, but parents, the girls are doing gets me ex- Weisensee. these events but are encouraged sideline cheer had goals for this family and alumni as well. cited for the next practice to try Senior Nate Sprenkle has to social distance and wear a year. “We wanted to really sharp- Coaching sideline cheer has something new,” said Boe. been wrestling for nine years. Sp- mask while in the facility. en up motions and to have more been fun for Boe. “I love when the renkle is looking forward to get- cheers or dances done during the girls hit a stunt or throw some Sports novemBER 6, 2020 5 Lady Knights softball falls short of state title

Colton VanKeulen it difficult to hear other players. the ball next,” said Schlimgen. “I Staff Writer Senior Lexie Brady plays the focus on the game and nothing positions of catcher and short- else.” Softball began in August stop. “Covid affected some of the Coach Jean Davis said the and ended in early October. The energy on the field,” said Brady. team used safety protocols O’Gorman team enjoyed making Because we have to wear masks throughout the season. “The memories and playing with one and socially distance, it is harder team manager takes the tempera- another over the years. to feel like a team because we are ture of the players before practice O’Gorman Senior Lizzie Da- further apart.” and games. We also have a list of vis, who normally plays the po- While playing on the field, questions we can ask each player sitions of catcher and second there are many things to pull to ensure that they are healthy,” base, was out this year due to a players’ focus which may vary said coach Davis. shoulder injury. Even with the by the player’s position. “Usu- Through this pandemic, it is injury, she still was able to enjoy ally when I am pitching I try to important to remember to en- the season. “I have enjoyed mak- pretend like it’s just me and the courage teammates, even though ing memories and lifelong friend- catcher. I try to focus on the next it can be difficult with all the ships with the girls,“ said Lizzie play without looking back,” said rules that must be followed. SUBMITTED PHOTO Davis. team pitcher sophomore Kira Coach Davis stated that en- The girls softball team poses with their coaches after a game. With Covid-19 upending Mentle. couraging players is important. normal life, many things have Sophomore Karsten Schlim- “As a coach I stress the impor- players on how they are doing Brandon Valley in the third been different for most sports gen plays the positions of short- tance of controlling what we can and what they are doing well are round of the consolation bracket, including softball. Some of these stop and third base. “When I control which is our attitudes the areas I continue to work on.” ending their season. Harrisburg changes involve wearing masks play, I focus on what the next and efforts. Leading through pos- said coach Davis. won the Softball State Title. and social distancing. This made play is and where I am going with itivity and being honest with the O’Gorman Softball lost to Basketball looks to Gymnasts preparing for ‘bounce’ back Ben Sweetman seniors has been playing together Page Editor for a long time and know how unconventional season each other plays,” said senior The O’Gorman boys basket- Margaret Sweetman teams will not be able to watch “Our biggest competition guard Ben Renshaw, Staff Writer the meet. Usually there are bye again this year will be Mitchell ball team is looking to bounce Many teams have promise back this season after last season rounds which allow teams to and Watertown. They have been and good rosters this season. As the competitive gym- watch other teams compete. This fighting over one and two for was cut short due to Covid-19. Covid-19 will also affect teams nastics season is approaching, This year’s team should have a year there is a possibility that bye years,” said Bork. 2016 was the because any player could get the coronavirus pandemic has rounds may be eliminated to keep last time both of them were not in strong comeback season. “I re- infected or quarantined at any brought many obstacles to the ally like this group of guys. They the gyms at a lower capacity. the top two when O’Gorman and moment. “As coach, I think the coaches and team members. The team has three seniors: Stevens took second and third seem to all get along well with thing we’ll have to keep in mind Similar to competitive cheer and one another and seem to be un- Katherine Kolb, Pim Thongtad place respectively. The Lady is having more athletes ready to dance, gymnastic meets will use and Daphne Clausen that will Knights look to improve on last selfish players that will be really compete at the varsity level. We a pod system and all gymnasts coachable young men,” said Head play a large leadership role to the year’s 5th place finish. will need to have that ‘next man will be required to wear a mask younger team members. Accord- The gymnastics season start- Coach Derek Robey, up’ mentality,” said Robey. (though not while on the equip- Chemistry plays a big part in ing to Coach Skye Bork, these ed on Nov. 3 with the first meet Between great teams and Co- ment). Four teams will be in each gymnasts have been on the team Nov. 30 against Harrisburg at how well a team does. “Chem- vid-19, this should make for an pod instead of typically having istry will be one of our best at- for six years and have worked Wings Gymnastics. interesting and competitive boys 10-14 teams. very hard to achieve their goals. tributes this year. This group of basketball season. During the competition, No. 1 Lady Knights basketball team to return to the court

Lauren Meyer vid-19 cases in the school or in Staff Writer the state. All of the coaches have been hopeful and are looking for O’Gorman girls basketball the good in the situation. We will make their return from a sea- definitely hope we can get a full son cut short. Last year the girls school year in so everyone can had a good chance of winning the participate in their activities that state championship, but with the they work so hard preparing for,” uprising of Covid-19, the event said Head Coach Kent Kolsrud. was cancelled and left many play- Kolsrud is ready for this up- ers and fans devastated. “It was coming season. “I am very excited super hard on all of us, especially about this year’s team. We lost the seniors,” said coach Crystal 4 great seniors, but we return a Richter. “I felt really bad for the good group of veterans and look kids that worked so hard last forward to kids stepping up and year and being so close to the ti- filling spots,” said Kolsrud. “Our tle, but not getting the chance to goal is to continue to get better compete.” each and every day and be a force Many are even wondering if at the end of the season.” the girls will get a full season this The team is ready for the new RYLEIGH TUPPER year, or if it will end short again season. Their first game is Dec. 11 Senior Ellie Thie and junior Hannah Ronsiek celebrate during the last game before coronoavirus shut due to another outbreak of Co- against Sioux Falls Roosevelt. down the world in March. 6 novemBER 6, 2020 entertainment

‘Mulan’ and the problem with modern Disney remakes

Jack McCarty classic. That poses a question: hot glue, better than most people the characters. Staff Writer Did “Mulan” have any reason to in this movie. Most of the actors While there be remade? In order to answer felt like cardboard cutouts of real is a bit more On Sept. 4, “Mulan” was re- this question, it’s important to people. The editing was strange. fighting and leased and met with a resounding look at why remakes exist in the Scenes sometimes felt out of or- combat than in “eh” from critics and audiences first place. der, or like they shouldn’t be the original, it alike. Considering that this movie Remakes have been around there at all. is bogged down barely made back a quarter of its since the end of the silent film era. This movie takes so much by weird edit- 200 million dollar budget, it’s fair They were originally used to take content out from the original ing decisions, to say that most people weren’t someone’s image for a film and film, but is still somehow 30 min- bad camera too thrilled about this film’s -re fully realize it with modern ef- utes longer. It honestly boggles angles and just lease. This may be due to the fact fects and technology. Now there my mind how they were able to plain boring ac- that you can only watch it if you are films that were already great stretch out every scene, every tion. fork over 30 bucks. However, you to begin with which people like, action sequence, every piece of “Mulan” has are buying the film, not just rent- that have no reason they should dialogue to increase the run time no reason to ing it, so the price is somewhat be remade, but are, because they and make it seem as though this exist. It fails to justified. Still, there are films -be are low risk high reward invest- film was deeper and more- com be an upgrade ing released in this format that ments. “Mulan” somewhat falls in plex than the original. There is no to the original, only charge 20 dollars to own, this category. reason that “Mulan” needed to be and fails on give you bonus features and the So, without looking at the two hours, especially when most being a stand option to rent it for a cheaper previous film, how does this film of it is just dialogue. For a more alone film. It price. Because of the timing, price hold up? Well, to put it bluntly: gritty and more mature take on has nothing in- and overload of modern Disney It’s bad. This film isn’t only a the original film, you would ex- teresting to say remakes, it’s fair to say that this bad remake, but a bad movie, in pect there to be more fighting and serves as film was doomed from the very almost every aspect. The only and a bigger emphasis on the war a reminder to beginning. positive things about this movie that’s being fought. This film fo- us all, that “if Now, just because a film fi- are that the visuals were kind of cuses just as much on the char- it ain’t broke plot and neat visuals, but fails in nancially bombs doesn’t make it cool, and the actors that play Mu- acters as the original film while don’t fix it.” almost every other way to be a a bad film. “It’s a Wonderful Life” lan and her dad had acting skills still trying to be edgy without If I had to rate it I would compelling piece of art. originally bombed when it first that were slightly above that of adding anything edgy or new to rate it 3.5/10. It has a cohesive released, but now it’s a Christmas Parton releases new Christmas album ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas’ met with disappointment Elizabeth Jones plement each other beautifully. Editor-in-Chief “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is another duet. Parton Dolly Parton, a living music sings it with Jimmy Fallon, and legend, released a Christmas al- from their banter at the begin- bum on Oct. 2. The album features ning of the song to the big finish, both brand new songs and covers it sounds like two friends having of holiday classics. It also has du- fun. It is lighthearted and easy ets with Billy Ray Cyrus, Parton’s to bop your head to; it makes goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Mi- me want to sing along! This is in chael Bublé, Jimmy Fallon, Wil- stark contrast to another duet on lie Nelson and Parton’s brother the album, Parton and Michael Randy Parton. Prior to this new Bublé’s “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down album, she has released Christ- Christmas”. In this original song the album, but “Christmas on the mas songs but not since 1990. As the two sing about wanting to Square,” another original song, is an avid Dolly Parton fan, I have cuddle on Christmas and call not fantastic either. Christmas to admit that I was extremely ex- each other lovers. Instead of sing- music should remind people of cited for this album. However, it ing a romantic Christmas carol in snowmen, candy canes, giving, left me underwhelmed. the fun, joking way that we heard compassion and the smell of pine Her “Holly Jolly Christmas” in “All I Want For Christmas Is trees; “Christmas on the Square” cover is flawless, as to be- ex You”, 74-year-old Parton and just reminds me of the rodeo. pected from the combination of 45-year-old Bublé sing the duet It sounds like something that such a hit singer and beloved, in a loving way that is a little un- would be played for square danc- classic carol. The song is also the settling and genuinely made me ing. The song definitely draws inspiration for the album title: “A uncomfortable. back to Parton’s country music Holly Dolly Christmas.” Other The last of the really good roots. It is out of place for Christ- standout, good songs featured songs on the twelve track album is mas music in general, but more on the album include “Christ- “Mary, Did You Know?” Parton’s distinctly from the rest of the al- mas Is,” “All I Want For Christ- talent definitely shines through bum. “A Holly Dolly Christmas” mas Is You,” and “Mary, Did You in her rendition of this Christmas is just not a country album. Know?” classic. The song would not be The rest of the songs were “Christmas Is” was written out of place at either a Christmas simply mediocre. The other du- by Parton and is sung with Miley party or a church’s Christmas ets were forgetful, and the songs “Journalism is what we need to make Cyrus. It is a very soothing song service. While the song is quite Parton sang alone- while not bad- that is sure to make you want to impressive, and I will be listen- left more to be desired. My high democracy work.” - Walter Cronkite cozy up with hot chocolate and ing to it again, Parton did not add hopes for this album were just a Christmas movie, and it serves anything new to the old Christ- not met, so if you must listen to as a good reminder for what the mas staple. Christmas music before Thanks- Stop by O-107 for more information about Christmas season is all about. “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down giving, don’t listen to “A Holly Both Cyrus and Parton sing phe- Christmas” is the worst song on Dolly Christmas” unless you en- the Knight Scroll! nomenally, and their voices com- joy (mostly) mediocre music. OPINION novembER 6, 2020 7

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Ella Greble, Audio Editor Not only are there unanswered Noah Greble In 2009, Biden helped oversee his chance to be the health expert Elizabeth Jones, Editor-in-Chief questions about the pandemic, Staff Writer one of the worst economic recov- he is acting like now. It was called in the midst of the chaos Don- eries in the history of the United the Swine Flu, and if it had been It is undoubtedly the most ex- ald Trump tested positive for 16,970 days, 591 months, 46 States. After eight years of this as deadly as COVID-19, millions citing year to see who will help to Covid-19. This exposed many years. That’s how long Joe Biden blunder, 57% of Americans said of the 60 million that were infect- lead us out of the whirlwind that Republicans to the reality of the has been in politics. You would they felt the economy was getting ed would have died. Trump also is 2020. We currently face a pan- pandemic. If our president cannot think that he would have come worse. Compare that to a Septem- passed an economic stimulus bill demic, terrible wildfires, school take a health crisis seriously and up with some tingling on how ber Gallup poll showing that 56% worth trillions, despite the Demo- closures and racial injustices be- fail to practice his own admin- to solve any of the problems he of Americans said they were bet- crat’s best attempts to amend the ing brought to the forefront of istration’s social distancing sug- seems to have all the solutions to ter off than they were four years bill. people’s minds. gestions, how can we expect U.S. now. But of course not, because he ago. Trump grew the markets to If you believe in a free nation The 2020 election cycle is un- citizens to? never knew how. His record alone new levels, added more jobs in where all people have the oppor- precedented. After the debates, We need a leader who will should be of grave cause for con- four years than the previous ad- tunity to live out their dreams led America was left with questions proudly wear a mask and be trans- cern. ministration in eight, and gave real by a president who puts the inter- that were still unanswered. What parent with the American people. Biden supported the 1994 people a hand up - not a handout. ests of his nation and its people happens if either presidential can- Trump’s diagnosis proved that he crime bill, which provided incen- Trump has also bolstered Ameri- first, then President Trump is the didate becomes incapacitated due cannot do this, but Biden has been tive grants to build and expand can factories by adding an average only answer. to their old age? What are their wearing a mask since the begin- correctional facilities to qualifying of 275,000 jobs per month, which plans for handling the coronavi- ning and promised to do every- states that enforced mandatory totals up to a staggering 6.7 mil- rus? How will they bring justice thing he can to help get a handle serving of 85% of a person’s sen- lion jobs in four years. to people of color? While these on our rising case numbers. tence conviction. This led to a fail- Trump took an unprecedented answers and others remain murky At the end of the day, people ure of our justice system through move and shut down travel from one thing is clear: Democratic need a role model that will do mass incarceration. Trump has China with only five cases in the nominee Joe Biden would make a the best they can, not just for the been easing mass incarceration United States. Biden attempted to better president than incumbent economy, but for the health of rates nationally since day one in use racially charged gaslighting, President Donald Trump. their citizens. office. calling it a racist move. Biden had Knight Scroll Staff Editor-in-Chief Staff Writers cont. Adviser Letters to the Editor Editorial Policy Elizabeth Jones Colby Holtz Skye Bork All letters should be short and All editorials are the sole Grayson Howes concise. The writer should opinion of the writer and do Page Editor Will Hurd Contact include a name and contact not necessarily represent the Ben Sweetman Jessica Kruse [email protected] information. All letters are beliefs of the O’Gorman faculty, Grace Lent subject to editing for grammar, administration or the Knight Audio Editor Jack McCarty Address: conventions and length. Scroll. Ella Greble Lauren Meyer Knight Scroll Ava Moore Sioux Falls Catholic Schools Staff Writers Emma Roth 3201 S. Kiwanis Ave. Sydney Anel Isabella Savage Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Ellie Gould Maggie Sweetman Noah Greble Colton VanKeulen Homecoming NovemBER 6, 2020 8 Coronavirus alters homecoming traditions Leaves seniors with a homecoming like none other Elizabeth Jones from being a fun way to celebrate bow to the O’Gorman halls when The climax of the week was Variety Show on Friday so we Editor-in-Chief homecoming. single-colored outfits could be Friday: the final celebration to could fill the time that all of the Every day featured a themed seen in every shade. Thrift Store get ready for the homecoming regular Friday activities would Homecoming Week activities dress down day. On Merry Mon- Thursday gave students a chance game. School had a late start and take up any other year; plus the are an O’Gorman High School day students lined the halls in to show off thrifted clothing. Fi- an early release with no classes. pep-band that went through the tradition and Covid-19 restric- festive holiday outfits featuring nally, Friday brought Spirit Wear Due to social distancing regula- halls afterwards.” said junior Stu- tions did not get in the way of ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Day, and students wore plenty of tions, the powderpuff football dent Council member Auburn that this year. However, they did hats and even a couple holiday O’Gorman gear. Each day music game, outside inflatables and Brenner. “Our goal was to try and pose some challenges. Things suits. Time Machine Tuesday to fit the theme was played dur- school-wide pep rally could make this year as normal as pos- like the Movie on the Mac and a brought a blast from the past ing passing periods, such as the not happen. Instead, advisories sible for everyone, especially the packed Variety Show had to be with everything from 80s fashion 2006 hit “Year 3000” by the Jonas watched the Variety Show via a seniors.” cancelled or altered. These dif- to homemade togas. Then One Brothers on Time Machine Tues- live stream and played games to- ficulties did not stop the week Color Wednesday brought a rain- day. gether. “We had BINGO and the

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