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Vol 19 Feb. 2, 2018 FFA attends leadership competition By Brittney Roberson If a student places in the Shark Scene Staff Writer top two, at districts they will move on to regional St. Louis FFA members contest which is held at have the option of partici- Delta College Feb. 15. pating in the Leadership According to FFA presi- Contest Thursday, Feb. 1, dent Shelby Hansen, “I at Alma High School at 4 have done leadership con- p.m. tests for 3 to 4 years There are different now. It has helped me events that are options to become a more outgoing compete in; interview, person and helped me demonstration, extempo- gain more responsibility. raneous public speaking, If you are participating in parliamentary procedure, public speaking you have and creed speaking are to be very prepared, be- just a few. FFA member Isabel Larson dreams of bringing cause it’s about presenting This contest it designed home more hardware for the showcase this yourself well, knowing to help students develop Thursday (photo by Michael Munderloh). what you’re talking about, the skills needed to be and memorizing your successful in their careers and understand how to become good leaders. speech.” Sharkopoly frenzy takes over the school By Mackenzie Strong a piece of paper with each teacher’s Shark Scene Staff Writer name on it. They had to roll dice to be able to move to spaces. Once the St. Louis High School students students got in the classroom, they participated in Sharkopoly Thurs- had to complete a task. This game day Jan. 25, during advisory clas- was played for Shark Wars which ses.Students started in their adviso- helped advisory classes beat oppos- ry class, and the teacher gave them ing team scores. Mrs. Dubridge got first and Burleson’s advisory got Mrs. March counts out the third place. “I definitely thought stacks of green after a suc- that it was fun but our group got cessful round of Sharkopoly stuck in [Mrs.] Dubridge’s room building bridges,” commented (photo by Michael Munderloh). Chloe Baxter. Shark Scene Opinions p. 2 When is the right age to get a job? By Carly Daniel work schedule. This can son. Summer jobs are Shark Scene Staff Writer be inconvenient because great for teens because of sometimes, you can’t do the extra cash it brings in As students start to get what you want, when you while keeping you busy. older, the want and need want due to your commit- They also give teens an for a job becomes bigger. ment to your job. So, opportunity to experience The question many people when looking for a job, the workforce, giving ask is when is the right make sure it is something them an idea of what they you can handle and make will be doing when they age to get a job? Personal- Travis Courter oper- ly, I feel as if there is no time for. According to are ready for a profession- ates a Sky Trak while Michael Heiden, “I feel at al job. Also, during the right age for summer jobs, working (photo by but jobs during the school whatever age they feel school year, co-op is an year takes more responsi- Toe Alba). that they have enough re- option for those who have bility. sponsibility to handle hav- a job and would like to and isn’t for everyone. ing a job.” The most com- work during the school Ages 15 to 16 are the Junior Rylyn Hrabal says, mon jobs for teenagers year. right ages to start looking “I find the most challeng- during the school year are Overall, having a job as for a job during the school ing part about having a in the food industry, while year and summer because a teenager is nice because job is the fact that I have in the summer there are of the extra cash it brings those are the ages when to plan around my job so more options. Pools open, students start to take on in, but the responsibility it often.” It isn’t uncommon which opens up lifeguard takes is not for everyone. more responsibility. to be scheduled for a positions, farms become Throwing school and pos- Before looking into a job, weekend shift, many times busier, and many other make sure it’s the right sibly a sport on top of you will find yourself businesses start to hire both can be challenging choice for you and your planning around your because of the busier sea- schedule. But if water isn’t wet, then what is it?

By Joseph Davis meet, the freshwater often floats on Shark Scene Staff Writer top of the saltwater, this could be seen as water being wet. Everybody has heard of the an- Usually when things are wet, it’s noying, on-going debate on whether because they are saturated with wa- or not water is wet. It’s pointless, ter, the definition of saturated is and I’m sure there is someone smart holding as much water or moisture enough to settle this argument, but as can be absorbed; thoroughly for now it’s purely opinion. Again, soaked. How can water be saturated this is purely opinion, so don’t or soaked with more water? It whine to me about why water is doesn’t make sense. wet. Senior Aliyah Mizer commented, Things become wet after they’ve “I think that this debate is dumb. come in contact with water. Water Water is a liquid. Why can’t it be makes things wet, but it is not wet left at that? It is both wet and not Brandon Lamb tries to make itself. Water isn't wet. wet. It is not something we should up his mind on whether or not To prove my point, ice can be wet be debating over.” Which, is good because it can be covered with wa- insight on this subject, but I still water is wet (Photo by Faith believe that water is what makes Best). ter. Now, I guess saltwater could be wet, but only as a technicality. things wet and is not wet itself. When saltwater and freshwater Shark Scene Sports p. 3 Wrestlers win two home duals By Jayce Kuehnlein career victory number In Beaverton, the team Shark Scene Staff Writer 150. He is the third wres- went 2-3 on the day beat- tler to accomplish this feat ing Breckenridge and Ta- The Shark wrestling in this season for the was, while losing to Chip- team was back in action at Sharks, and he is the pewa Hills, Beaverton, home Jan 24, as they fourth wrestler to do so and Millington. While faced off against confer- for coach Kuhn. Ernie had there were no undefeated ence opponents MLS and this to say about the ac- wrestlers on the day, Valley Lutheran. They complishment, “I feel wrestlers who performed came out victorious on the pretty good about getting well and went 4-1 were night, beating MLS 66-18 my 150th win. It’s not Josh Rodriguez, Howd in the first dual while something that I feel is a and Hitchcock. Howd Ernie Diaz poses with beating Valley Lutheran big deal, but it is a pretty said, “I think that the team in the second dual 72-6. cool accomplishment.” a poster for his 150th competed until the end. The two match winners on After this dual, the team career win (Photo by There were some tough the night were Alex New- split up as five wrestlers Candy Diaz). teams there and it gave us ton, Modestie Hitchcock, traveled to Leslie to wres- some good competition Gavin Giles, Andrew tle in a tough individual Jayce Kuehnlein placed going into the postsea- Shattuck, Isaac Howd, tournament while the rest first, while Ernie Diaz fin- son.” Jayce Kuehnlein, Jake Da- of the team traveled to ished runner-up. Gavin The Sharks are back in vis, and Ernie Diaz. Along Beaverton for a team tour- Giles placed sixth, and action Jan 31, as they with going 2-0 on the nament Jan 27. Alex Newton with a sev- travel to Hemlock to se- night, Diaz also picked up In Leslie, Jake Davis and enth place finish. cure a sixth consecutive conference championship. Sharks rolling the ball to Saginaw

By Diamond Neph From this quote, it may be deter- Shark Scene Staff Writer mined that the competition at the meet was fierce. Saint Louis High School girls It is what Saint Louis sports bowling team travelled to Saginaw teams over time have come to ex- to compete against St. Charles and pect from rival teams they are com- Ovid-Elsie Saturday Jan 27. They peting against. They face against won against Valley Lutheran but teams much bigger than ours, lost to Ithaca. Their goal heading which is why Saint Louis Sharks into this competition was to im- HAVE to be the best of the best. prove on their record from the prior The Saint Louis Lady Shark bow- meet. They started off strong with a lers will be looking to improve past win against St. Charles, however their apparent 1-1 curse, as they go they fell to Ovid-Elsie. They won, on to face Hemlock and Shepherd and lost in a convincing fashion, in their next competition Feb. 3 at Member of the team Keanna Noack the Hardwoods in Ithaca. The Saint Last year’s team huddles had the following to say in re- Louis High School student body before a competition (Photo sponse to how the competition felt will be wishing them the best of by High School Sports Sce- luck in bringing home a win for the in general, “It wasn’t hectic really, ne). but it was crazy.” team and the school. Shark Scene Sports Pg. 4 Sharks clip Bluejay’s wings By Deborah Tuzas a good position for this Shark Scene Staff Writer next week.” The varsity girls had a Starr Hansen comment- big Friday night, Jan 26, ed, “We played really well as they played a compel- against Shepherd. They ling game against Shep- were pretty good defen- ard, winning 51-45. The sively, but we are better.” girls fought their way Other scorers included through Shepherd defense Brook Filipiak with seven and then finally took the points, Laurel Hrabal with lead and won the game. two points, and five re- The leading scorers bounds, and three steals. were Allison Taipalus Aynslee Koutz had six with 17 points, seven re- points, with six rebounds, bounds, four assists, two and Olivia Anderson had steals, and two blocks. three points. Chloe Pesture had 14 Allison Taipalus said, points, six rebounds, six “The game Friday was a assists, and four steals. good win for us. Our team Star Hansen drives the ball to score (photo tak- Pesture said, “Friday's worked very well together en by Isaiah Aitchison). game was a nice change in both on offense and de- pace of how we have been fense. We were able to it was one of our best in the St. Louis. Results playing. The team had a move the ball around and games as a team.” weren't available at the lot more energy and find the open shot on of- The next Varsity Girls time of publishing. fought hard until the end. fense, as well as get many matchup was Jan 30. I think that game put us in steals on defense. Overall, They’ll play at 6:00 p.m Rough defeat for Shark bowlers at Ovid

By Cologio Alighire team we could have bowled better. Shark Scene Staff Writer There’s definitely areas to im- Mens Bowling had a competition prove… Ben Davis definitely Jan. 27, where the Sharks lost to bowled really good, but it was just their opponents Ovid Elsie and St. kind of a strange day.” Charles. Senior Cameron Murphy Caleb Noack remained optimistic elaborated on their defeat to Ovid about the loss but thinks it’s best to Elsie, “I think the reason we didn't look toward the future “We didn't do too good was because the com- perform that well considering we petition was so early… 8 a.m. is too lost, but it’s all good. We tried pret- early to do anything.” The matches ty hard and we just have to look to were incredibly early at 8 a.m. the next game.” against Ovid Elsie and 10 a.m. for Make sure to come and see them St. Charles certainly untimely for at their next competition against peak performance. Birch Run Feb. 1 at 7:15 p.m. Cameron Murphy rallies his Sophomore and veteran bowler team (photo by Destiny Rodri- Shadow Little said, “I feel like as a guez). Shark Scene Style p. 5 SLHS starts to get a little sneaky is used in military camouflage. Disappearing people? Camouflage mainly started with hunters and the military. Hunters Nope, fashion fumble wear camouflage colors to hide themselves when they are in the By Holli Rivard woods so that animals don’t see Shark Scene Staff Writer them. As years went by, regular everyday people have started wear- ing camo. People don’t just wear it Students at St.Louis High School out in the woods anymore. Lots of have been seen wearing tons of ca- females have started wearing camo mo. Lots of people have been vests, sweaters, shirts, skinny walking around school without a jeans, and many more articles of torso or without legs. How does clothing. this happen and why? Well, the reason for this is because camou- According to Aubrey Sherwood, flage clothing is a new trend. “I think that some articles of camo Freshman Faith Owen rocks clothing are okay, but if you’re not her camo shirt (Photo by Er- Okay all jokes aside, on a more going out hunting, don’t go full nie Diaz). serious note, camouflage clothing on.” Males still wear camo to has become really popular lately. school and out in public. Some- thing to wear to school.” No, it doesn’t actually turn people times for fashion, but also because Overall, camo clothing has be- invisible. The definition of camou- it’s convenient for them if they flage is clothing made of fabric come popular lately and whether have a bunch of it laying around. it’s helping keep you hidden or with a mottled design, usually in As stated by Berenice Franco, “I shades of green and brown, as that worn as fashion statements, it’s think that camo is a weird type of definitely an “in trend,” fashion. Food: a new wave of style or used for meals? amazed with the meat at- made her fans adore her Edible fashion tire that she “rocked.” even more. Macie Salladay ex- But why? Skylar Rodri- meats student’s plains, “Personally I guez comments, “I think would love a meat suit! I they are dumb. Why style standards would wear it because would people even love you would have food all that? I would never wear By Shelby Dosson the time. Also, you one of those because it is Shark Scene Staff Writer wouldn’t smell bad; you just weird.” People will would just smell like a do anything if a celebrity

steakhouse!” She does is brave enough to do it, One fashion statement make a point. It would be even if it requires wearing that needs to stop is when very convenient to be able meat. It is a ridiculous people wear food for to have a snack whenever outfit that could also be clothing. Senior Humberto Al- you wanted. dangerous if caught by a For example, meat suits ba wears his new The clothing Lady Gaga pact of dogs, or some- are actual clothing made wore was a two piece that thing worse. People from all meat. Lady Gaga, Fruit shirt (Photo by Ernie Diaz). was made entirely out of should stay out of the an iconic celebrity, salami. Not to mention, meat aisles and go buy stepped out onto the stage and cheered. another outfit of Gaga’s some real clothes. for one of her perfor- The audience was was a meat dress, which mances and people roared Shark Scene Hobbies Pg. 6 Boomerang Hunting, exciting passion There are many kinds of boomer- trick catch. angs, but the most common boom- The accuracy category is collect- erang is the returning boomerang. It ing accuracy points depending on gets its name because when it is where the boomerang returns and thrown, it returns to the thrower. lands. The endurance category is The returning boomerangs consist making as many throws with catch- of two or more arms, or wings, con- es within five minutes. nected at an angle. Each wing is The aussie round is getting points shaped as an airfoil. for accuracy, distance, and catch- As the wing rotates and the ing. For Aussie, round a perfect boomerang moves through the air, throw would travel past the fifty this creates airflow over the wings. metre circle, and be caught in the Dylan Weller practices his This creates lift on both "wings.” centre circle. throwing technique (photo by The returning boomerang is one of A perfect round would require it Isabel Larson). the boomerangs that is simply to be done five times, for a total of meant for entertainment rather than 100 points. The fast cast category is By Isabel Larson hunting. There are non-returning similar to the endurance, but this Shark Scene Staff Writer boomerangs used for hunting, dig- time the goal is to make five catch- ging up roots, fire pits and sunken es as quick as possible. Throwing a boomerang is not shelters. Even though throwing a boom- much of a hobby here, but I’m sure In contests, there are six catego- erang isn’t much of a thing here, it it is in Australia. The boomerang ries, these consist of accuracy, en- could and should be, it honestly has two main reasons for existing: durance, aussie round, fast catch, seems pretty cool. hunting and entertainment. maximum time aloft (MTA), and Pokemon trading card game: Gotta catch ‘em all By Keegan Honig though there have been game has remained suc- Shark Scene Staff Writer over 9000 different cessful ever since its re- Pokemon cards made lease. The card game is Pokemon has been since then. full of different cards with widely successful with TV The first Pokemon Nin- different abilities, and shows, video games, and tendo Game Boy games, people can play each other films, but the Pokemon Red and Green, came out with their decks and trade Trading Card Game is one slightly before the card cards with others. of the most loved and game, and those too be- Booster packs are avail- prosperous card games of came insanely popular able to purchase that con- all time. almost immediately, tain 10 cards so people SLHS student Brandon which has since resulted can strengthen their own Anger shared, “My opin- in around 122 different decks with better cards. ions on Pokemon is that I Pokemon video games. However, some might don’t hate it, but it’s more This has caused Pokemon disapprove of the amount expensive than Yu-Gi- to become the second best of cards in packs regard- Oh.” The Pokemon card selling video game fran- ing the price. Andrew Tai- Pokemon trainer game came out in 1996 chise, having only been palus stated, “Pokemon Brandon Anger sends beaten by the Mario fran- should have more cards in under The Pokemon Com- out his next Pokemon pany, and it was embraced chise. packs. Make the packs very quickly. The original Aside from the beloved bigger!” (Photo by Keegan Ho- game contained 102 cards, video games, the card nig) Shark Scene Features p. 7 Mrs. March; tireless SLHS staff member

making announcements, answering as well.” calls, keeping track of attendance, As for her personal life, Mrs. and helping students with any ques- March has many different hobbies tions they may have. Her work is a that she enjoys outside of school. flurry of activity from the time she She is interested in things like bike comes into the office until she riding, kayaking, eating, reading leaves, but it’s something she truly historical fiction, and teaching kids enjoys. on Sunday at Parkside Church. She Mrs. March believes there are once rode the Dalmac Ride, a route Mrs. March multitasks to en- many benefits to her job. She loves from Lansing to Mackinac City. jeans Friday and working with the She said she really loved it. sure her work is done on time office staff (Ms. McKittrick, Mr. According to Mrs. March, “I en- (photo by Anthony Carrillo). Hemker, Mrs. Cahoon, Mrs. Bis- joy working at SLHS because I sell, and Coach Maxwell); she love making a difference in a stu- By Sarah Humphrey knows everyone working with her dent’s day by being kind, helpful, Shark Scene Staff Writer wants students to be the best they and offering a smile to each student can be. She enjoys eating with her who walks in the office door. I Mrs. March is an office assistant fellow faculty members as well, hope students know they can come in the St. Louis High School office, especially enjoying Coach Max- to the office with any problem and her job includes more than well’s dishes. “His homemade salsa (personal or academic) and find what people may realize. Her eve- is the best!” she says. “His smoked people who care about them and ryday duties include things such as mac and cheese is pretty delicious want to help.” Sra. Cole is the most interesting part about Spanish

By Taylor Marr Macie Salladay said, Shark Scene Staff Writer “I'm kind of bummed that I can't go to Panama next Jessica Cole, formerly year because I'll only be a known as Jessica Dancy, sophomore, but I'm excit- is the current Spanish ed to go my senior year.” teacher at SLHS. Cole Along with being a previously worked at Itha- Spanish teacher and in ca High School before she charge of Spanish club, transferred to St. Louis. she is also the coach of Mrs. Cole teaches Span- Model UN and Quiz ish one, two, three, and Bowl. teaches Spanish four as an Mrs. Cole is very help- independent study. She Sra. Cole happily smiles on the Spanish trip ful in the classroom, and also is in charge of the to Ecuador (photo by Jessica Cole). Danielle Moreno stated, Spanish Club trip that is “She’s super helpful, and taken every two years at in my opinion, a really must apply to be chosen to going, but many things are SLHS. This trip is only good teacher. She for sure be in Spanish Club. paid for by fundraising, available to students who makes Spanish class inter- which is also ran by Mrs. have been through at least This trip is paid for esting.” Cole. Spanish two, and students mostly by the students Shark Scene Entertainment p. 8 A Knight’s Tale: The legend of jousting By Joseph Smith have invented chivalry ment jousting. He jousts Shark Scene Staff Writer and courtly love. in many tournaments Sophomore Brenden across Europe in hope that A Knight’s Tale is a Smith voices his opinion he can meet up with his 2001 American medieval on the movie by stating, “I rival Count Adhemar. In adventure-comedy that think it’s the greatest the beginning of the mov- was produced and directed movie of all time, and I ie William loses to Count by Brian Helgeland. The enjoy the jousting in the Adhemar and is told he movie stars Heath Ledger, movie along with the can’t joust and should just Shannyn Sossamon, and plot.” leave. Thatcher then joust Paul Bettany. This movie one last time against Ad- is rated PG-13 and made The movie is based on the main character Wil- hemar to attempt and find $117 million in total box out if he has what it takes office sales. A fact about liam Thatcher attempting to change his stars, and to become a legend. Sen- this movie is that the ior Dylan McCloskey knights were based off of win the heart of the wom- an of his dreams, Jocelyn. said, “I’ve never seen the real people. Heath Ledger movie, but after hearing Thatcher takes on Count was a knight and an au- With the help of friends, about it, it sounds pretty Adhemar (photo by Jo- thor that was thought to Wat and Roland, he faces the ultimate test, tourna- interesting!” seph Smith). : The T.V. spinoff of Hitchcock’s Showers: the perfect Alfred Hitchcock’s film. This series starts with Norma, Norman’s mother, moving them to place for murder a small town of White Pine Bay, Oregon after the death of Norman’s By Lillian Windsor father. This is where the iconic hor- Shark Scene Staff Writer ror motel and huge house on the hill is introduced. As the two fix up their newly bought motel to start in When people think of priceless the business of hospitality, an un- films with iconic scenes, the most wanted visitor forces himself upon iconic and repeated scene is the Norma, creating the event of her to horrific shower scene from Alfred The iconic shower scene in murder him in self defense. Nor- Hitchcock’s Psycho, based off of man’s relationship with his mother ’s novel. “I was ex- Psycho is reenacted (photo is revealed that they were very pecting the obvious shower scene by Lillian Windsor). close, so close that he has dissocia- but then there was another scene tive personality disorder, giving that happened and I ended up Bates Motel. him the symptoms of blackouts screaming in the middle of class” Released in the spring of 2013, while he continues as “Norma”. stated junior Lauren Sherwood. Bates Motel started with a full sea- This psychological T.V show car- This amazing horror film released son contract and 3.04 million view- ried on for 5 seasons, its final sea- in 1960, had gained thousands of ers. This series followed teenager son ending in 2017 with a 100 per- fans, including Carlton Cuse, Kerry Norman Bates as it deepens the cent positive rating from T.V. crit- Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano. whole idea of why he was deemed ics Rotten Tomatoes. “I’ve seen a These three went far to create a as “psycho.” It also deepens the few episodes and I really enjoyed reimagining of the characters creat- plot of Norman and his mother's it, it was very strange!” said junior ing a prequel television series of relationship prior to the events of Emiliee Sandel. Shark Scene Letters to the editor Pg. 9 What do you have to say?

By Brianna Fry put in my two cents. Unfortunately, Dear Kailey Wonsey, Shark Scene Staff Writer Holli will not come back for you. I agree 100% that it reeks in the Drink milk and stay strong. freshman/sophomore hallway. Like Dear Brianna Fry, Sincerely, Bri not a mild smell. I think people’s I didn't enjoy the page “Letters Dear Bri Fry, parents need to make sure their kids to the editor.” I used to enjoy Im sorry if I offended anybody. are clean and use proper hygiene. reading it, but now I just don’t I don’t want any beef. You guys All you have to do is shower with anymore. Do you pick what let- do a good job on the articles. For soap, use deodorant, brush your ters you respond to? If you do, an idea I think you should do a teeth, and change your clothes. To you didn't need to expose Ean part on jokes, like little comic be honest, parents shouldn't have to Bradley. I feel it was so uncalled strips. Just a thought. keep up on us anymore because for. Also, I didn't like the way -Avante we’re in High School now. you talked to Izaak Warden. I Sincerely, Bri don’t believe you had the right to Dear Avante, tell him if he’s worried about his I was just playing lol. You didn’t Dear Mackenzie Strong, weight he can get a partner. Any- offend anybody I just wanted to put In your article “students pre- ways, watch how you say things. you on blast because it was funny. pare for research projects,” I already miss Holli. Thank you for saying that the arti- you’re right about students -Shann cles are good. Most work very stressing out especially those peo- hard. I agree that a comic strip ple who have two science classes. Dear Shann, would be a good addition to the Coming into SLHS as a freshman I’m sorry you found my page of- paper, but in past years it didn’t and being hit with exams then fensive. I try very hard for people work out. It difficult to make the having two research projects is to like my page. I want you to feel jokes funny, school appropriate, very stressful, but it will be fun to happy when reading my responses and also very difficult to come up do and it will be a lot of work. instead of anger. This isn't just for with your own. I would happily -Zeke Abbott Shann, I hope everyone will feel make a little strip at the bottom of delighted to open up their Chrome- the page if someone can send me Dear Zeke, book and look at my page. If something that they make up them- Research projects are pretty there’s ever another issue, let me selves. Also, if Mr. Kuhn lets me. stressful and I couldn't imagine know. To answer your question, I Sincerely, Bri having to do multiple science pro- do pick the letters I respond to and jects at once. Its annoying how they I chose Ean’s letter specifically to Dear Joseph Davis, make you do multiple projects expose him. Why? Because I feel I agree with what this is saying. knowing its hard enough to finish that people should know who to The freshmen definitely need to and perfect one. They try to make it trust in such a small school. Also, I start using deodorant and start easier and say one can just be a re- did not say anything offensive using proper hygiene. The fresh- search paper, but little do they real- whatsoever, regarding Izaak War- men learned about proper hy- ize that’s also quite hard. den’s weight. He commented on giene when they were in sixth Sincerely, Bri himself saying he was fat and I re- grade so why not use it and actu- plied with if he’s worried about his ally take care of themselves be- weight, Isabel is looking for a cause nobody wants to smell B.O. workout buddy. If that offended when walking into our school. I him for some reason I do apolo- also agree about having an as- gize. Anyways, I will write how I sembly on this problem. want because that’s how this page - Kailey Wonsey works. People send in letters and I