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Garretson High School Student Newspaper - Garretson, SD - May 8, 2020 - Volume 7, Issue 34 First grade teacher Julie This Week’s Years of memories, a Hersom hangs up her Need to Know

teaching shoes, ready for FACT OF THE WEEK: On this day in lifetime of influence retirement 1886, Coca-Cola was first sold to After dedicating herself to her stu- the public. This occurred at Jacob’s dents, fellow teachers, classroom, and Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. Garretson for 40 years, Ms. Julie Hersom is ready for her next journey. LIFE HACK OF THE WEEK: The col- Ms. Hersom has been a staple in Gar- or yellow decreases melatonin, the retson. She can often be found at football hormone that makes you sleepy. games, concerts, and her students’ many Surround yourself with yellow to activities in addition to all the time she aid in focusing. spends in her classroom.

Ms. Hersom has positively impacted many students and fellow teachers during CROATIAN WORD OF THE WEEK: her time here. Posted in the elementary Home = doma (doh-mah) wing bulletin board is a collection of notes, letters, and pictures from current JOKE OF THE WEEK: In honor of and former students and teachers. Star Wars Day on Monday: What do you call a droid that takes the long way around?

BRAINTEASER OF THE WEEK: Why is it when you find something , it is always in the last place you look?

Answers to joke and brainteaser are on the bottom.

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Friday, May 8 - No School—Online Learning - Elementary drop off last week’s learning packets/technology/ books, pick up new ones Last One Monday, May 11 - No School—Online Learning by Kylie Uhl remember what happened in that class Tuesday, May 12 senior writer—editorial but I can still hear Furn's voice telling all - No School—Online Learning the boys “to quit being a dude.” Or the Wednesday, May 13 These past four years have “who’s got the volume.” - No School—Online Learning been crazy to say the least. I Freshman year in Mr. Hughess class I Thursday, May 14 would like to say my favorite remember that a classmate brought these memory of high school was in gum balls that were like red hot chili fla- - No School—Online Learning Mrs. B’s classroom, but it wasn’t. vored and Stots and Bean ate them and - Elementary drop off last week’s I made lots of memories in that almost started to cry. learning packets, pick up new ones classroom and I have my class- Mrs. K’s Ag class my junior year was a Friday, May 15 mates and Mrs. B for that. One of blur; there were six girls. Chloe was al- - No School—Online Learning Kylie’s no nonsense attitude and willingness to tell it my favorites in that classroom like it is makes her a wonderful journalist. She knows ways the highlight of the class she always was sophomore year speech her strengths and makes sure to choose articles that came into class singing “Deeper than the class. The whole class was a great fit that as well as her interests. Kylie will be attending Holler” and it made my day. Worth Mentioning Iowa Lakes for Athletic Training next year. memory because we definitely Mrs. McGee this last year was honestly pushed Mrs. B’s limits and had a lot of different personal- one of my favorite teachers. The caramels she made COUNTDOWN TO RETURN: ities in that class. were the best overall. Clearly she knew how to win over Garretson continues to follow the Next I’d have to say my favorite memory in Steckler’s a bunch of teenagers and that’s by food. However when- class would have to be taking naps in his class. Something ever Bean would try to distract her it was very entertain- original recommendation of about taking naps in his class. It’s not that the content is ing to listen to their conversation. schools closed through May 31. boring, it's just that it’s really easy to fall asleep in I think P.E. Sophomore year with Mr. Mudder we played mat- mostly because they’re no windows. Risk it all and just ball all the time and honestly when Jacob started to get YEARBOOK REQUEST We are in a take that nap. Jayden really riled up and they would just go at it that unique experience. If any students Mr. Bohl’s this one is a hard one because I hate math was honestly so entertaining. want to contribute “online learn- with a passion and when you don’t like the topic you’re High school was crazy and my best advice to any un- ing” pictures for the yearbook that learning about it’s hard to enjoy. My junior year third derclassman is to enjoy it and get over everything, don't would be great! It can be screen period was algebra 2 and I always brought snacks. I hold that grudge, go to that game, ask that shots of work, struggles you’ve had brought this tub of animal crackers and Top and Jimmy person to prom or even take that class that seems hard. or major successes! Be creative. took out all the crackers and sorted them out on our I say that as someone who knows what’s it's like to desks and ate all the different groups of animals. miss out on your last 9 weeks of high school, just go for it Sophomore year Mr. Furness’ biology I honestly don’t and hope for the best. If it doesn’t work out just keep on GRADUATION is now June 20

JOKE: R2 Detour BRAINTEASER: Because when you find it, you stop looking Garretson High School Student Newspaper Page 2 May 8, 2020 Thank you Blue Ink by Mason Hofer Blue Ink paper going strong. She had not only made me a better writ- senior writer works very hard every week helping er, but also a better student. In my her students with the paper, putting early years of high school my GPA After four years of writing for the it together, and on top of that, doing was very lackluster, around a 2.5. Blue Ink, due to the early out for the yearbook, all because she cares But, with Mrs. Buchholz encourage- COVID-19, this will be my final arti- about journalism. ment and help, I was able to bring it cle. When I was a freshman I seri- The class trips the journalism up to a cumulative 3.0 GPA. ously considered dropping journal- class has taken the past years have I want to conclude my final article ism because I didn’t think I could been very beneficial for all journal- the only way that seems right, by handle writing an article every week, ism students. We’ve been to radio thanking Mrs. Buchholz for being and here I am, four years later, station centers, KSFY, and multiple the best teacher I have ever had and writing my last article as a senior. journalism conventions. All of these, helping me through the struggles of Journalism has helped me grow as a especially the conventions, have high school. Thank you for consist- student and a person, I will miss the been very beneficial for me and my ently making 8th period my favorite talks and sports debates we had al- classmates. They’ve helped me be- period of the day, and pushing me Ready to walk out the door after the first week most everyday at the end of the come an overall better journalist to become an overall better man. freshman year to becoming a four-year writer, Mason day. with picture taking, news writing, quickly made himself an essential contributor to the Blue Ink. His passion for sports, politics, and hard news I am so glad Mrs. Buchholz has editorials, etc. Signing Off, stories has not only improved his writing but kept the kept the journalism class and the As I mentioned earlier, journalism Mason Hofer Garretson community informed. Mason is continuing his education at South Dakota State University. Esports on the rise in wake of stand- Local COVID-19 still sports season Update Data from SD by Nobel Nothstine as well. Dept of Health senior writer Horse Racing Triple Crown: The Kentucky Derby Updated May 7 has changed their original early May date and Sports across the US have come to a standstill. postponed it to September 5. The other two “legs” Fans everywhere are asking when seasons will of the race are attempting to find dates for the start again, who decides the dates, and how this Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. pandemic will affect the future of all athletic Though it seems like forever away, sports will events. See below for some individually sport- return, fans will return to their bleachers and are- sectioned updates. nas, and life will resume – no one can know exactly MLB: Everyone is hoping they will continue when, but it's never as far as it appears. spring training in late May and begin to play games On the bright side, these downfalls also come as early as June. They will also likely have a short- with some perks. Namely- the rise of esports and ened season. the Twitch gameplay streaming platform. Just NHL: The league has shown the determination within the last few days, Twitch has added a direc- to play a full 82-game season in 2020-21. So far, tory to their main page because esports are begin- there’s not a set start date, but best case scenario I ning to really boom. For the most past, this has would say July. been received well – and as an example, profes- NBA: The rumored goal is be able to finish The sional drivers have been racing from their homes Finals by Labor Day Weekend, which would require in iRacing, a racing simulator, and the races have starting by at least July. been broadcast live on NBC and Fox. Tennis Majors: The French Open, which is nor- Some of the biggest PC/console games on this mally played in late May around Memorial Day directory include Rocket League, Valorant, League weekend, has been pushed back to September 20. of Legends, Minecraft, Satisfactory, Call of Duty, The USTA has said that it is toying with the idea of Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, & Siege. pushing back its start date to October. Twitch is also introducing a list of live matches, Golf Majors: The Masters and PGA Champion- meaning easily joinable tournaments, a directory ship have already been postponed and the U.S. of pros, and personalized recommendations of Open will likely do the same. The U.S. Open, which games and tournaments based on viewing histo- is supposed to take place in June in New York, will ry. new esports directory is meant to show fans, absolutely be postponed to a different time/place old and new, that Twitch is the home for esports. Winter recap by Grace Panning formed at their annual Christmas teacher of the year. Mostly be- staff writer Concert in December. The choirs cause of Multimedia and the prepared their own musical num- YouTube channel that they start- Garretson had a pretty good bers and then also performed ed making videos for. winter. FFA members Drew Ped- with the Garretson Band. Prior to Girls basketball creamed our erson and James Nussbaum qual- the concert, the music depart- rivals (Baltic) with the score be- ified for state and Garretson re- ment hosted a pie social and ing 56 to 27, and had a pretty ceived some state wide notice then together the groups led the good season. The wrestlers had a because of that. Cade Ulich community in a number of tough start with a few meets be- placed fourth in creed speaking. Christmas carols. ing canceled due to harsh weath- In January, the Garretson High Some teachers were praised er. Jayse miller and Preston bohl School One Act Play presented for doing some awesome things. were both state qualifiers and “Whispers” at the region contest, Mr. Steckler was acknowledged placed 3rd in their weight clas- and took 4th. Two actresses re- for being an athletic director for ses. ceived Outstanding performer 4 years. Mr. Bohl was in the run- Boys basketball had some awards: Amber Hulscher and ning for national high school pretty great wins as well. Overall Molly Hulscher. coach. Which was an amazing Garretson’s winter was an amaz- Garretson High School Choir honor, and had the whole school ing season with many wins and and Middle school choir per- talking about it. Mr. Schrank won long lasting memories. Garretson High School Student Newspaper Page 3 May 8, 2020

Are reptilians running the government? by Nobel Nothstine passages. A few of Some names you may recognize sideration, we haven’t fully explored senior writer—editorial his examples include that have been suspected and ru- or even discovered many caves in the a crafty snake trick- mored of being reptilian for years U.S. yet, and the map of unexplained According to a Public ing Eve into eating a are: Justin Bieber, Queen Elizabeth II, missing people in America mysteri- Policy Polling survey, forbidden apple, the Miley Cyrus, Donald Trump, Mark ously almost exactly lines up with our approximately 4% of Nephilim’s cross- Zuckerberg, Obama, George W. detected and known cave systems Americans (roughly 12 breeding with peo- Bush, Bill Clinton, Madonna, Britney (see attached). Coincidence? You tell million people) believe ple, and Satan’s/ Spears, Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, me. in the lizard people the- Lucifer’s characteri- and Hillary Clinton. So, go ahead and ask yourself the ory.* You may now, zation as a reptilian Some believers even go so far as same question you saw at the begin- understandably, be ask- blooded or related to state that these reptilians are car- ning of this article. Are reptilians run- ing yourself - “What’s being (often a ser- nivorous and eat humans, but be- ning the government? Maybe now - the lizard people theo- pent or dragon). Bib- cause of the increasing popularity of you’re a little more unsure. Don’t ry?” lical interpretations fast food, that the lizard people in believe everything you’ve been told. To simply summa- generally play a large power vigorously pushed to popular- In the words of David Icke, “I'm rize, people believe that role in this belief sys- ize a more vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. not afraid to go where information reptilian humanoids, or Nobel is a multiyear journalist. Her fresh tem. Since biblical Another branch of the theory rumors leads me.” perspectives and wide variety of anthropomorphic rep- interests have made her avaluable and phrasing is often that only a select few of the reptili- *Keep in mind that this survey: tiles, live amongst us or essential part of the Blue Ink staff. vague and ambigu- ans actually live among us, and the was in 2013, had a relatively small even rule us. One of the Nobel will be attending the South ous anyways, it’s ra- rest live in a series of connected cave polling pool, and like every survey, Dakota School of Mines for Engineering. most notable believers ther easy to connect systems throughout the U.S. At first, had the possibility of participants is David Icke, an English conspiracy them to something “crazy” like a liz- this seems preposterous. But in con- throwing their votes. theorist, a former soccer player, and ard people theory. a sports broadcaster. He has written If taken as true - the entirety of 20+ books and has given public lec- mankind has been manipulated and tures in 25+ countries. Icke has re- controlled by a completely elite leased both a documentary, “Alien group of shapeshifting reptiles. INI- Reptilian Legacy”, and book, TIALLY...this all seems impossible to “Children of the Matrix”, regarding comprehend, much less to believe. In the lizard people theory. an attempt to prove their claims, This theory began growing in pop- many believers have seeked to ex- ularity during the early 2000’s, pose royalty, politicians, influencers, though it’s maintained a steady num- popular entertainers, or other similar ber of believers throughout the people for actually being reptilians. years. For some background, the To further help facilitate this con- world’s earliest known reptiles are spiratorial movement, Philip Bump, theorized to have first originated an Ohio State University graduate around 312 million years ago, a vast and a national correspondent for The difference compared to humans - Washington Post, wrote an article who are thought to have evolved just titled “How to Spot the Reptilians 66 million years ago. So, the theory Running the U.S. Government”. believes that the already evolution- Some of the characteristics he in- arily bi-pedal evolved reptiles inter- cluded in his work were: piercing breeded with the first homosapians green, hazel, or blue eyes, true red/ and branched into both a reptilian reddish lineaged hair, low blood sector and a fully human one. pressure, great sight/hearing, a love Some of Icke’s most popularly of space and science, unexplained convincing findings of lizard people scars on body, psychic abilities, and begin back with references in Bible electrokinesis.

JB Senior Spotlights Narigon Aliah Lymon SENIOR PLANS SENIOR PROJECT: PROJECT: FOR NEXT Making surgical Building YEAR: hats for the San- and dy- Go to a 2- ford Children’s noing an year col- Hospital engine lege for MISS Engines ACTIVITIES MOST: INVOLVED IN: Mr. Steckler Choir, NHS, Soccer

WHO/WHAT WILL Treyson Brayden YOU MISS MOST: My dog Buckneberg Beaner (Coco Chanel) SENIOR WHO/WHAT SENIOR WHO/WHAT PROJECT: WILL YOU PROJECT: WILL YOU PLANS FOR Rebuilding MISS MOST: Building pic- MISS MOST: NEXT YEAR: an engine in The Boyz nic tables Sending with Attend the Uni- a 1969 F-100 the Boyz versity of Minne- PLANS FOR ACTIVITIES sota Rochester ACTIVITIES NEXT YEAR: INVOLVED PLANS FOR for Health Scienc- INVOLVED Attend SDSU IN: NEXT YEAR: es IN: Football, for Construc- Football Find myself Basketball, tion Man- Chess club and attend Baseball agement SDSU Garretson High School Student Newspaper Page 4 May 8, 2020

NBA updates by Hayden Olofson young guys.” senior writer said by Donnie Tyndall. Many Lately a few of the top high school bas- people might ketball players in the country are skipping ask if they can college and taking a new route to the nba. be brought up , and to the NBA are all entering the NBA G League instead during their of attending college or playing overseas. year. But each The NBA G League is the NBA’s minor player has to league, preparing players, officials, coaches stay in the G and GM’s for the NBA. Hayden’s first experience in journalism didn’t League for at least 1 year. This is good because it gives them time to develop By joining the G league straight out of come until senior year but Hayden’s laid to this level of play. back attitude, flexibility on what to cover, high school it gives that player a chance to and willingness to learn and improve made The NBA finally is ready to reopen the practice facilities in the states that make the money they deserve. “In my opin- him an ideal journalist. Hayden will be guidelines are mostly uplifted. There are still some rules even though they are ion, the G League is the second-best bas- attending SDSU next fall. open. There can be no more than four players at the facility at one time, no ketball league in the world and why not head or assistant coaches could participate, group activity remains prohibited keep those kids right here at home where they've got a chance to develop including practices or scrimmages, and finally players remain prohibited from and grow. You're going to learn the NBA game, you're going to be around using non- team facilities such as public fitness centers or gyms. NBA coaches and you're going to be playing against NBA or borderline NBA No NBA games have been played since early March. It has been way too players. There's really no negative to it. The only negative is that it used to be long without the NBA, and seeing that they are getting back in the practice they couldn't make as much money and now there's an opportunity or facilities is good. I’m sure that many people are very excited for the NBA to chance to make good money. I think it's a healthy, good option for these continue.

Gregorio Arana Senior Spotlights SENIOR PROJECT: WHO/WHAT WILL YOU Painting my ‘79 Dodge MISS MOST: W150 My girlfriend

ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: Football Go to a tech school Hayden Stoterau

Austin Davis Kennedy Lee SENIOR NEXT YEAR: SENIOR PROJECT: PROJECT: Marines Learning the Korean Working on my language car ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Band

SENIOR PROJECT: Motor WHO/WHAT WILL YOU Noah Reed swap in a 2003 Oldsmo- MISS MOST: Tessa, Bel- SENIOR MISS MOST: bile Alero la, and Austin Top PROJECT: Mr. Hughes Helping NEXT YEAR: ACTIVITIES INVOLVED PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: veterans Get a job and IN: Football, Wrestling, Work ACTIVITIES: work until I de- Trapshooting Mckenzie Northrup Trapshooting cide if I want to SENIOR PROJECT: ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: go to college Disability Awareness Volleyball and Dance WHO/WHAT WILL YOU MISS PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: SENIOR PROJECT: mood, has a positive atti- MOST: Attend Lake Area for business Building a mobile smoker tude and gets me involved My girls and our pre-game jam and cosmetology in class even when we are sessions at my house ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: learning something boring FFA PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: Jacob Schmidt WHO/WHAT WILL YOU Attend a -2 year college for MISS MOST: diesel tech and go to auc- Announcing for the soccer tioneer school and become team. And Mr. Steckler be- South Dakota’s best auc- cause he is always in a good tioneer Garretson High School Student Newspaper Page 5 May 8, 2020

A look at the beginning of the school year by Nika Sapunar seventh out of eight teams. They did a good job this year on their seventh staff writer meet. At the regions the girls team placed 2nd. Garretson placed fifth at state. This school year started on a good note despite how it ended. We had our Except for sports, we had some new teachers that we couldn’t do without. ups and downs but we started the year strong with Lady Blue Dragons taking Ms. Carley Kueter is the new fifth-grade teacher and also serves as the assis- down Mustangs in season opener, and with a good start of our soccer team tant soccer coach. Mr. Jake Heumiller the science guy, started teaching biolo- with a new head coach as Amber Williamson slid up from assistant into the gy and everyone loved him and got the teacher FIRE award. head coaching position. Homecoming week was a blast, but it ended with a rough football game Soccer started slow but it's getting better. They started the season with a loss. At least we had fun at a Fall Formal dance under the stars. big win, and after a long season of hard work, falling and getting up, they Every up has its down. Elective favorite, Film Appreciations, turned into a made it to the playoffs, but didn’t go far. club, and many students were disappointed. Now it became a club holding its Volleyball started the season strong and has performed at the level that meeting on Fridays during lunch. Many kids complained about the new lunch most of the people have never seen before. They continued winning in this program, they said it has more options than last year but that it is less good. historic season. They had a really good season and after 20 years they finally This year was Garretson’s year. Senior privileges started during homecom- got to SoDak 16. ing week, what usually starts in 2nd semester with a lot of benefits. Chief Football season started rough with a loss against Webster Area Bearcats. Omar leaves a good, heart-worming impact while helping locals by giving After losing a lot of good players last year, and a record with 10-1, now they them free food to suffering families or picking up big amounts of trash and must complete in a harder division. With a rough start they came to a big win taking it to the garbage landfill. Tornado tears up Sioux Falls and almost Gar- in Forestburg, unfortunately they did not make it to the state title game. retson. There was a lot of folding in the Palisade State Park. XC first home meet, hosting their annual Jesse James individual Cross Country meet. The start of the season went great with Varsity girls placing Senior Spotlights Felisha McKay Caleb Roder

Josue Vargas

Jimmy Widrig

SENIOR PROJECT: Building a garage

ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Football

WHO/WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST: Sleeping in

PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: Work