Kimberly High School

885 Center St W, Kimberly, ID 83341 November 2, 2020 Volume I, Edition II Lady Bulldogs Set the Tone Club M.A.D. Begins Big Year All Three Girls Fall By Claudia Ambriz Sports Team Play KHS Publications in State Tourneys Have you heard of Club M.A.D? Club M.A.D has been going on for the past few years at Kim- By Liz Ortmann berly High School. Club M.A.D stands for Make KHS Publications A Difference, and it was organized to gather our high school students to help in the community, as well as to do fundraisers to get money for senior The Lady Dogs soccer, volleyball and scholarships. cross country teams all qualified for state This 2020-2021 school year Francisco Hernan- during 2020 season. The volleyball teams dez is the club president. He is currently a senior, finished runner-up, the cross country squad and he is looking forward to making big plans took fourth, and the soccer team competed for this year. hard against two good teams in Post Falls. “This year club M.A.D is looking forward to Although this season was unlike any the be helping the community and everyone around athletes had experienced, they were con- as much as possible,” he said. “Some projects sistent and optimistic which helped to fuel we have planned out are fundraisers we will be their success. starting soon, so stay tune.” State soccer took place October 24th- Francisco is a responsible person and makes 26th in Post Falls, with the Lady Dogs sure everything goes as planned. He is a very bringing home a Sportsmanship Award. helpful person if any questions he is always will- Despite the snow the Bulldogs’ fiery en- ing to help. ergy kept them warm throughout the tour- “The most thing I enjoy of being president is nament. I could help the Hispanic community and ev- Junior Madison Smith said, “Going to eryone around,” he said. “That’s the differences state with only one loss in the whole sea- start with us being involved.” son was a plus for us. We used this as en- KHS junior Madison Francisco is very committed to what he is ergy and confidence to show our talent as Smith gets physical doing and knows exactly what to do and how to deal with every situation. We couldn’t have a team up at the state tourney. I believe our during a game against team preformed amazingly and showed asked for a better president! everyone what Kimberly had! we finished Wendell this season. Senior Ashanti Becerra, as vice president, said, “As a vice president for club M.A.D I have the season with an amazing game against Photo by Eli Snarr Teton and put up an amazing fight and learned much more. We plan on helping students showed a lot of heart.” come together and making a difference without This is was a great way to conclude the racial remark. We plan on helping the commu- KHS Girls soccer team’s third year and nity and organizing projects that can make the second appearance at state. Senior Payton community and organizing projects that can Jackman remains optimistic for the pro- make us come together and learn new things gram’s future, stating,” State was super fun about everyone out there and their beliefs. Un- and we all learned so much! I can’t wait to fortunately, due to COVID-19 we are limited see how well the girls do next year!” to our group ideas. Soon we will be raffling See “Lady Dogs” on page 2 See “Club M.A.D.” on page 2 Miss Oman Takes the Reins “I decided that I wanted to do something New Ag Teacher that I liked, that was related to agriculture and the lifestyle that I grew up in,” she said. She always knew she wanted to be a Fitting Right In teacher but didn’t know what to teach. “Then I found out about this thing called By Elia Juarez Agricultural Education, where I can do KHS Publications what I love and be a teacher, because I love kids and people,” Miss Oman said. She hopes to help students become good, pro- New to the KHS faculty is Miss Carly Oman. ductive citizens that can go change the world. She is a new ag teacher who teaches many When Miss Oman is not teaching, you can courses. Her courses include floral design, be- see her with her horses. She loves horses, and ginning welding, intro to ag science, vet science, she likes to barrel race, ride, or chase cows natural resources, greenhouse management, and while on the ranch. “I like to shop and hang range science. This is her first year of teaching. out with friends, just like you guys,” she said. Miss Oman reflects on her journey of becom- Originally, Miss Oman wanted to teach in ing a teacher; “I graduated high school from a Texas after she got her degree. Since Texas had small town in Washington called Chewelah.” a lot of coronavirus cases, she wanted to hold She spent her first 18 years of her life there. off for a little. She was looking for jobs in Utah “Then I went to Utah State University in and Idaho. She had friends in Southern Idaho, so Logan for 4 years and I graduated with a degree she settled here. There was an opening for an ag Photo submitted by Miss Oman in Agricultural Education,” Miss Oman said. teacher here at Kimberly High School. Miss Oman She recently graduated college in the spring applied for the job, and she is blessed to be given Miss Oman (far right) stands with the Forestry team during a competition this of 2020. Miss Oman originally wanted to be a the opportunity to be teaching here at Kimberly. fall at CSI. vet, but then she wanted to something different. See “Oman” on page 2 Kimberly High School Page 2

Lady Dogs Student Continued from page 1 State Volleyball took place Octo- Editorial ber 30 and 31, with our girls play- ing at Twin Falls High school. The Bulldogs defeated Kellogg and Fruitland, but fell to Sugar-Salem When It in the championship match. The girls were focused on state from the beginning, as senior Comes to Alivia Schvaneveldt described. “In the beginning of the season all the girls on the volleyball team Desserts, Pie would say, ‘This is the year we go to state.’” After winning their state Takes the Cake play-in game the Bulldogs did just that. As quarantine begins to The dogs were excited to com- reach its ends (hopefully), pete, and with the support and people will start to go back leadership of head coach Law- into society. They will rence Pfefferle were prepared to want to have fun and make go far in the tournament. up the months they lost. Senior Emma Jensen reiterated With people entering the team’s excitement by saying, back into society, huge “Making it to state is a big deal parties are likely to fol- and it’s the first time for any of low, especially birthday us girls on the team. So yeah, parties. A gathering where Remiah consider us excited. We are so family members, close proud to have made it this far and friends, and neighbors cel- Leppert lucky to have a team that gets Photo by Elia Juarez ebrate you and how much along so well.” The KHS volleyball team celebrates during a game this season. the earth has traveled around the sun while you State cross country took place are alive, or simply getting older. With birthdays athleticism, and great leadership Senior Kasandra Bordi shared prove a lot, and we were really October 30 in Pocatello. The comes cake. However, birthdays are the only time helped the Ladies win district that, “It’s been a really fun sea- excited to see what we could do Bulldog cross country team has a of year where there is an excuse to eat cake. champs and their ticket to state. son! We’ve all been able to im- at state!” culture of success. This attitude, Nevertheless, I am baffled as to why do people enjoy cake so much? It is obvious there is much better desert rather than a sweet bread slathered working and preparing to start out the upcoming Elia is a perfect secretary for our club she is with frosting, containing artificial colors and fla- Club M.A.D. fundraisers. responsible and knows how to manage her stuff. vors. Junior Elia Juarez is the M.A.D. secretary. Senior Adriana Ramirez is the club M.A.D Simply put, a pie is a way better option than Continued from page 1 She said “I’m looking forward to participating treasurer. She said, “As my first year of being cake. baskets for the month of November, going along in projects like selling food from Janitzio’s. We part of the officers for club M.A.D I am excited To start off, pie has a consistent schedule and with the celebration of El Día De Los Muertos. sometimes do concessions for games which I to start all the projects and fundraisers we’ve is always there 24/7, 365. For example, birthdays I’m looking forward as a senior of Kimberly enjoy a lot l like being secretary and being in planned out for the community. I’m looking occur once a year. On that day there is an excuse high that we can get the most out of our last club mad in general because I’m part of a com- forward to start helping my community out. As to buy or make a cake. However, pie has multiple year following our precautions and getting to do munity that supports each other and gets along well as getting to know our club members.” holidays it may attend. For huge family gatherings activities without closing!” well. We, as a club want to make a difference in If anyone has any question of club M.A.D like Thanksgiving, there is pie. Christmas? Do not Ashanti is a responsible person and has been the community around us.” you may contact any of our officers, they would worry, pie is there. For PI day? Obviously, pie be more than happy to help out. The Janitzio’s MUST attend. Not only this but, there is always fundraiser starts soon, so listen to the announce- pie available at supermarkets and restaurants year- ments so you can support Club M.A.D. round. Sure, cake may be available at supermar- kets too, but they are not as fresh and delicious as a nice baked pie. Thirdly, you can have pie as a full course meal. Pie does not just have to be a dessert, ever hear of Oman chicken pot pie? Exactly, ever hear of a cake that Continued from page 1 is made specifically for the main course of dinner? I think not. Lastly, pie is made with real fruits When asked about what she is looking forward that provide beautiful colors and a great crisp and to in the school year, Miss Oman responded, crunch for your tastebuds. It is a perfect balance of “Oh my goodness! I think as a new teacher, the saltiness and sweetness that leaves a tongue leap- thing I’m looking forward to most is getting ing for joy. to know all the students and building relation- People can never go wrong with making a pie, it ships with them, learning about their lives and is simply... Beautiful. Yet a cake? No, that pan of seeing what’s so awesome about Kimberly.” bread is made up of store bought, artificial flavor Miss Oman is excited to be teaching and and color that is obviously not good for a body. making memories at Kimberly High School. Whether it be for breakfast lunch or dinner, pie will always be there for you. To bring you joy and overall satisfaction, to complete the ending of your meal. Unlike cake, a sponge that is too sweet for one’s tastes and possibly a dryness that leaves one’s tongue angered, lonely, and miserable. Photo by Elia Juarez With this information available, I urge readers to Club M.A.D. president Francisco Hernandez speaks to club members. think; is cake really the best option for you? Letter to the Editor Inspired by Levi Puga’s given me the urge to listen to Folklore, tronic while also not being stereotypi- album from them. So, I hope you give told through Starset’s official music Taylor Swift Column? I feel like I should give you the urge to cal in both, with epic cinematic pieces the album a listen. videos. I’m telling you, their music Check Out This Band listen to an album I really like. Don’t about. Now, I don’t know how you Oh, and about the cinematic part of videos feel like actual movies. And I get me wrong, I have high hopes that feel about hard rock, and I hope that the band. Many of their songs, and I know how much you enjoy watching I’ve never really been interested in Folklore will be good, but it will never term doesn’t keep you from listening do mean many, include extra outros music videos from you playing OK Taylor Swift’s music, but maybe I top the following album, which is an to this album. Because most of the that are separate from the song it- Go videos in class. So, once again, might give Folklore a listen. I don’t absolute masterpiece of music in my songs on this album aren’t really that self, but still part of the track. This is I highly recommend you check our know, maybe Levi’s words gave me opinion: DIVISIONS by Starset heavy in terms of modern hard rock. why many Starset songs are over 4-5 Starset. Not just DIVISIONS, but hope that Folklore isn’t the stereotyp- Starset, and lead singer Dustin There are far heavier bands that exist. minutes long. These outros can range also their other albums, Vessels and ical hit album about sex, drugs, and Bates, are what many call a space But yes, some songs do have screams from epic music pieces as if it were Transmissions. Even if you find that all that nastiness. But then again, I do rock band or cinematic rock band. I in it. Others are straight up EDM. But from a movie soundtrack to audio of a you dislike the music, the videos are enjoy Ed Sheeran from time to time so like to say electronic rock band. And most are a mix of both. And I love story happening in a fictional universe still fun to watch. what am I saying. this is because their music is a perfect it. This is the case for all of Starset’s told through the music. Speaking of — Letter submitted by KHS Anyways, since Levi seems to have blend of modern hard rock and elec- music, but DIVISIONS is my favorite which, some of these stories are being junior Jarrett Randall