Kimberly High School

885 Center St W, Kimberly, ID 83341 February 3, 2021 Volume I, Edition V Boys Tradition of Service Basketball Working Like Dogs By Kensey Ringenary KHS Publications

COVID-19 has been making things hard for everyone at Kimberly High School — and around the world — but the KHS boys basket- ball team is working with what they have. With their season in full swing, they are find- ing a new normal with their new teammates and COVID restrictions, which seem to change every few weeks. The Bulldogs have an overall record of 8-8 and are 4-1 in conference play, which will determine seeding for the upcoming district tournament. Junior Jaxon Bair has been sidelined with an ankle injury since early December, something that has forced the Bulldogs to adapt and adjust. Without one of their main playmakers on the court, the boys have tweaked their offense and Submitted Photo are rounding into form. Bair hopes to be back Members of the Kimberly Key Club pose during a leaf raking service project. soon. The varsity team is full of many who are new can. This year’s chapter is led by senior Carly and things we need to do in the community.” to the varsity ways, and Heath Owens said, “I KHS Key Club Hardy, under the direction of Señor Price. Key Club has completed many service don’t think we’ll have a problem making it far Señor Price, the advisor of the Kim- projects like raking leaves for a local vet- in the season.” Continues to Serve berly chapter, describes the purpose of Key eran, as well as Christmas caroling, and trick They will push through these though times Club as, “Service, community, and national or treating for UNICEF. Carly says that her like the true Kimberly Bulldogs they are, and we By Elia Juarez service on all levels.” These three core values favorite community service project is car- can’t wait to see how far they’ll take the season. all relate to each other as members of Key Club oling. Usually, the Kimberly chapter car- KHS Publications serve the community, in addition to serving the ols at the Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center, nation. Key Club’s mission statement also de- but due to COVID-19 protocols, the chap- One of most notable clubs at Kimberly High scribes the importance of Key Club as it “pro- ter caroled at local neighborhoods instead. School is Key Club. Key Club is focused vides its members with opportunities to provide Key Club is a great group to join to build on helping people through service, as well service, build character and develop leadership. character, develop leadership skills, and as building leadership skills. COVID-19 has President Carly Hardy describes her favor- serve the community. People are welcome See boys basketball affected many activities, but Key Club has ite part of being president: “I like that I get to to join anytime. Key Club has lots of upcom- photos on page 2. been determined to serve as many people as it lead the service. It’s fun to come up with ideas ing projects, so keep an eye out for them. A Fond Farewell was always glad to we would have never Beloved Librarian help you in any way known existed. Mrs. she could, especially Clements brought a Mrs. Clements with your English colorful and bright homework or finding environment to the you the perfect book. She even helped se- library and gave joy and support to every- Retires from KHS niors with their senior paper and finding one that came in. Mrs. Clements was a joy to By Levi Puga someone to interview/job shadow. Aside work with. FAR Club is already so different from being a librarian, she was also an En- without her. I can say that all of FAR Club’s KHS Publications glish teacher for some time. members will miss her deeply.” She started the FAR Club (Friends Are It’s safe to say that Mrs. Clements was Unfortunately, Mrs. Clements has left Reading Club). Rachel Leppert, the president a cherished and important member of our Kimberly High School after working here of the club, had this to say: “Mrs. Clements high school family. Her liveliness and for 21 years. This was unexpected news to meant a lot to FAR Club. When she started bright personality brought joy to many stu- many students because we have all come the club it gave me, and others, the great op- dents throughout her time working here. to know Mrs. Clements and her lively per- portunity to make more friends that love the So, thank you Mrs. Clements for being the sonality. Whether you have been here four same thing as me, BOOKS! Her creativity and best librarian we could have asked for and Mrs. Clements years or one semester, you know that she liveliness brought people together and gave us for caring about every student who stepped the chance to make a connection to people through those doors and into your world. Kimberly High School Page 2

Student Make the Most of It Editorial “Sound Machine” Album Is a Must-Hear On October 23, 2020, Go- rillaz dropped their newest album “Song Machine.” This album features an im- peccable mix of artists such as , , Robert Smith, and , just to name a few. I may have bias for my Photo by Emily Ramirez praise of this album be- Sophomore Tegan Newlan manhandles his opponent during a tri-match against Filer and Buhl. cause I love Gorillaz, but Levi this truly is a spectacular and top-tier album. Many Puga By Emily Ramirez amazing things! “We have great coaches and great support- fans of the group have Kimberly KHS Publications ers and I think the season will go as we plan!” come to an agreement that this is their best work Walters goes on to say, “Our last match that since their sixth album “.” we had I think was a little stressful but with My personal favorites from this album (although uring the 2020-21 season, wrestling looks a D the team, coaches and parents we were able it’s hard to choose) are: “The Pink Phantom” fea- little different than what Kimberly High School Wrestlers to have the motivation and take the initiative turing Elton John and , “Aries” featuring is used to. Since the pandemic hit, the athletes we needed.” Peter Hook and Georgia, and “Dead Butterflies” continue competing and aren’t letting anything The season initially had limited admittance featuring Kano and Roxani Arias. Each song on stop them from being successful throughout the Grapple With for spectators and supporters, and the KHS this album has a smooth, inner city and early clas- season. Most have high expectations for how wrestling team had no problem because they sic Gorillaz vibe. However, the reason these three the year will go. still were able to have 10 parents attend to sup- songs stick out to me is because the way each fea- In the words of Dallin Walters, “I have great port the team. The year is one for the books and tured artist compliments the sound and quality of Unique Season hope for this year and how we will do. We work the outcome will be impeccable. Gorillaz as a whole. well as a team and I expect us to accomplish I didn’t really get into Gorillaz until about two years ago (shoutout to my best friend Dillon). I’m thankful that he got me into them because they Boys basketball have had a great impact on my life and been very inspiring for me music wise. When I think of this album it makes me think of Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, Regular Show, and late afternoon cruising. The quirks, tone, and ambiance of those three things and the album just flatter each other perfectly. Gorillaz are a highly talented group, so hope- fully this article has convinced you to listen to “Song Machine” and maybe even the rest of their discography. With as little bias as I can possibly show and give, this album was respectively one of the best that I have listened to this year. Letter to the Editor? Have something to say? Write a let- ter to the editor and send it to Mr. Glorfield at: [email protected].

Photos by Braedon Searby Left: Junior Jackson Cummins dribbles down the court during a home game against Wood River this season.

Right: Freshman Gatlin Bair finishes a dunk against Wood River.