Hi-Liner Speech Nearly Clean Sweep for Year

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April 28, 2016 A Valley City High School Publication - Valley City, North Dakota, 58072 Volume 80, Issue 8 The Bridges Hi-Liner Speech nearly clean sweep for year

Above the VC Speech Team proudly displays award received at the ND State Tournament. Front (L-R): Eliza Johnson, Mikey Meester, Jacob Berntson, Libby Borg, Talia Germann, Abby Slyter, Rose Marcellus, Sarah Montecuollo, Luke Plagens. Center (L-R): Tabatha Branam, Rebecca Montecuollo, David Opdahl, Hannah Peterson, Sharon Michael, Rachel Borg, Rebekah Jordan. Back (L-R): Tanaya Leifson, Coach Nick Lee, Erik Johnson, Maggie Oberlander, Joseph Munowenyu, Jack Jordan, Amanda Bjork, Abby Ingstad, Cacie Lloyd, Coach Kecia Ellison, Coach Misty Olds. (Photo submitted by Sarah Montecuollo)

by Rebecca Montecuollo The Hi-Liner speech team has been talking their way out to the North Dakota Roughrider National Forensic Additionally, among 46 nominations, Mikey Meester through another successful season as it comes to a close. League tournament. This is perhaps the most difficult was selected to be the 1st member of the 2016 World The undefeated team worked toward being back to back tournament all year from both class A and class B. There Schools Debate Team from North Dakota to attend the champions at the Eastern Dakota Conference (regionals), were 23 of the best North Dakota teams at the tournament. US World Schools Debate Tournament to be held in con- qualifying two people to nationals, and taking 2nd at state. Valley City participated with 23 entries to the tournament junction with the 2016 National Tournament. They proved over and over, no one was going to define and 14 entries advanced into semifinals (the most of any The month of April started with the EDC regional com- how great the team was. As Coach Nick Lee found out school) with twelve particpants in each semifinal event. petition. The team was super excited and wanted to bring very quickly he never should have bribed the team with Most events started with 30-60 entries. There are fewer home another plaque for first place. The students worked food as he still owes multiple students ice cream. This events at this tournament than the regular season and one very hard to blow all of the other teams out of the water. shows the camaraderie between the coaches and students. to two people qualify for nationals in each event. It is very With double the amount of overall sweep stake points, On April 16, the speech team loaded the bus at 7 a.m, difficult to qualify. Breaking into semifinals: the team now has bragging rights to being back to back ready to conquer the world. For eight seniors this would Dramatic Interpretation: Mikey Meester (8th), Aman- champions of the EDC. be the last meet of their high school careers. Valley City da Bjork (9th) Persuade: Libby Borg, 3rd; Jacob Berntson, 4th; Sharon had many entries into finals and some superior speakers Humorous Interpretation: Joseph Munowenyu (8th) Michael, 7th. at the Class A State Speech Meet. International Extemp: Rebecca Montecuollo (11th) Serious Prose: David Opdahl, 1st; Maggie Oberlander, Inform: Hannah Peterson, 2nd; Sarah Montecuollo, Domestic Extemp: Jacob Berntson (11th), Libby Borg 2nd; Mikey Meester, 2nd; Cacie Lloyd, SQ. 3rd; Sharon Michel, 4th. (10th) Impromptu: Erik Johnson, 8th. Persuade: Libby Borg, 5th; Jacob Berntson, Super Original Oratory: Libby Borg (7th) Dramatic: Abby Slyter, 3rd. Speaker. Out of the fourteen semifinalists, seven broke into fi- Humorous Duo: Sarah and Rebecca Montecuollo, 2nd; Serious Prose: David Opdahl, 2nd; Mikey Meester, 4th; nals. (Tied for the most entries of any team) Mikey Meester and Erik Johnson, 4th; Libby and Rachel Maggie Oberlander, 5th. Humorous Interpretation: Amanda Bjork (4th place, Borg, SQ; Alexa Uecker and Talia Germann, SQ. Poetry: Abby Ingstad, 7th. second alternate to national tournament) Poetry: Rose Marcellus, 2nd; Tanaya Leifson, 5th; Jo- Serious Duo: Maggie Oberlander/Eliza Johnson, 2nd; Inform: Hannah Peterson (4th, First alternate), Sarah sesph Munowenyu, SQ. Joseph Munowenyu/Rose Marcellus, 4th. Montecuollo (5th, second alternate) Humorous: Amanda Bjork, 1st; Luke Plagens, SQ. EPR: Abby Slyter, 5th. Program of Oral Interpretation: Maggie Oberlander Inform: Hannah Peterson, 1st; Sharon Michael, 3rd; Entertain: Hannah Peterson, 2nd. (6th, 3rd alternate), Abby Slyter (5th, 2nd alternate) Sarah Montecuollo, 5th. Humorous: Amanda Bjork, Superior Speaker. Original Oratory: Abby Slyter (3rd, 1st alternate) EPR: Abby Slyter, 2nd; Amanda Bjork, 4th; David Op- Dramatic: Abby Slyter, Superior Speaker; Abby Ing- Dramatic: Rose Marcellus (2nd, qualifier to 2016 Na- dahl, SQ. stead, Superior Speaker. tional Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the Serious Duo: Maggie Oberlander/Eliza Johnson, 2nd; Humorous Duo: Erik Johnson/Mikey Meester, 7th. hardest event to qualify, and was the biggest event of the Joseph Munowenyu/ Rose Marcellus, 4th. The weekend of April 10 fourteen students ventured tournament) Entertain: Hannah Peterson, 6th. Opinion 2 The Bridges April 28, 2016 Here’s my on NDSU/UND Sucesses

by Dalton Ondracek Slant “With the 2nd pick in the NFL no other Bison’s name has been ball world by storm. The Bison NDSU has to take advantage of Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles before. Everywhere you find a are becoming a common name this unique opportunity and run select Carson Wentz, Quarter- sports newspapers and maga- “Herd” around the country now with it. This will be seen by some back, North Dakota State.” The zines, you find Wentz’s name. with their success. of the most talented recruits in words will live in the minds and You would think a small school I believe with the success of the country, and a college foot- the eyes of Bison Fans across the like NDSU would never have a Carson Wentz, NDSU will reach ball team is nothing without re- state and country. talent considered for the num- even further heights. They are cruiting. It will be interesting to North Dakota State football is ber one pick in the NFL Draft. now getting national publicity see where this will take NDSU becoming arguably, one of the But I can believe it, based on the on the biggest stage like they football in the future. Maybe, biggest faces in college football. fact that NDSU and their Five have never gotten before. Tal- just maybe, the FBS; but that’s a With the 2016 NFL Draft, Bison Straight National Champion- ents like this hardly ever come conversation for another time. football has put a name where ships are taking the college foot- around the FCS level of football.

(Views in the opinions columns reflect opinions of the writers only.) In My Judgment

by Carol Foth May I begin by thanking Trierre Smith for gracefully hold- those who could not help with the process, let me say this. Teens ing off on her opinion column until the May issue so I could today have so many responsibilities, choices have to be made. Be- state my opinion on a subject I feel strongly about. tween extracurricular activities, church commitments, parttime Now that I am just days away from turning 65, I am of- jobs, concerns about testing, homework, family connections, and ficially a senior citizen. Having reached the age of wisdom having a little free time and sleep tme, they are very, very busy. But and experience, some my age and older think I should now it did not stop those who could not be involved from stopping to stand in judgment of the current teenage generation. So I check out the progress, give encouragement and say ‘thanks’ for a will. job well done. Prom 2016 took place less than a week ago, so the impres- When the decorations were done and the setup began, parents sion left with me is fresh. It was the end of a process that showed up and helped get ready for the big night. Watching teens took weeks of planning, creating and constructing. Hun- and parents work together is one of the best parts of advising prom. dreds of square feet of cardboard, gallons of glitter and tons Just having an adult working along side of them is a great way to of patience and persistance were needed to produce “A Taste of Adventure”, Prom 2016. Who was fill the generation gap. Sometimes the parents are having more fun responsible for this sparkling spectical? The Class of 2017, this year’s juniors. In a class of only 69, than the kids! I saw the determination to reach the goal. I experienced fun and laughter. I witnessed teamwork. I Now prom night arrived. Everyone showed up looking amazing. marveled at the speed with which the juniors worked. I saw individuals recognize talents they did Everyone was respectful and mature. And, everyone had a great not know they had. I also saw pride in their accomplishmets and true joy at the outcome. And for time! It is unfortunate that in some schools the common practice is to go through grand march and leave. Not at VCHS! I always stand in awe and watch the entire group of students dance together, not as couples, as one large group! I have done prom twelve times iffany ‘ rierre’s Adventures and it still amazes me. This is how we roll at VCHS! T N T So as I stand in judgment in my elder years, I say we have great kids in Valley City. An entire age group should not be judged by Sam & Dalton’s Adventures the actions of a few and it is the few we generally hear about. So by Sam Jensen & Dalton Ondracek let me say to my generation, judge fairly and get to know teens. I have been so fortunate to have worked with them and seen the best in them. Better yet, they have seen the best in me and made me a better person.

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460 Central Avenue North Valley City, North Dakota 58072 email: [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Annie Fitzell News Editor: Tiffany Sprague The Editorial...... Opinion Editor: Annie Fitzell Bridges Monthly Feature: To be determined Special Feature Editor: To be determined Imagine this. You’re at a party, refraining from drinking yourself. However, you decide to pose Feature Editor: To be determined Arts & Entertainment Editors: Dempsey Williams with a bottle for a picture. The picture ends up on Facebook. That picture could ruin future employ- Cartoonists: Sam Jenson, Dalton Ondracek, Miranda Wittenberg, ers opinions of you. Anyone can get their hands on it. Even if deleted from your profile, it’s never Cassidy Fulton, Annie Fitzell really gone. Sending a revealing picture to your ‘trusted’ boyfriend, or girlfriend isn’t safe. There is Sports Editor: Sam Jenson no way to assure they don’t show their friends, or worse, send it to them online. And, in the result Stingers: Hannah Dockter Advisor: Carol Foth of a breakup, a few photos could potentially be leaked to the public in spite of the ex-partner, or the Staff: Dempsey Williams, Annie Fitzell, Sam Jenson, Tiffany Sprague, photos could be used as blackmail. No one should have that sort of leverage over another person. Anthony Capistran, Billy Contreras, Rebecca Montecuollo, Dalton Ond- Currently, people prance around online like they can do whatever they want with no consequenc- racek, Trierre Smith. es. The anonymity of certain apps is a breeding ground for violent personalities. IP addresses are (701)845-0483 ex. 2 easily tracked, and no one’s identity is truly safe. Some people have the mind-set, “This app is anony- The Bridges is published monthly during the school year by VCHS mous, so I can say whatever I want without consequence,” or, “The picture only lasts for 10 seconds journalism students at 460 Central Avenue N, Valley City, ND 58072. The so I can send whatever I want on Snapchat.” Though many people do get away with these behaviors, opinions expressed in this paper are not necessarily those of the student body, the faculty, administration or the school board. The Bridges will accept nothing is safe on the internet. Anything can be retrieved. Information could be floating around advertisements if they are not considered libelous, obscene or do not promote in iCloud somewhere, or that trusted significant other could have saved pictures. Seemingly far- the use or sale of illegal goods or services. fetched, but not without consideration, personal information could be permanently stored in some secret FBI database. NOTHING is ever completely gone. Next time someone thinks about sending a mean anonymous Tweet, or posing for the camera, they should think to themselves, “would I want Letters to the Editor people I care about seeing my secret online life?” Letters to the editor are encouraged, but the Bridges staff reserves the right to edit letters for length and content. Please refer such correspondance to the address or email address above. Monthly Feature The Bridges 3 April 28, 2016 All In the Family Sibling Rivalry Athletes of the Month Tarryn Justessen B Softball by Anthony Capistran J Powerade, or Gatorade? Ga- torade Favorite Athlete? Jenny Finch O Nike, or Adidas? Nike Favorite Softball Position? Pitching R Future Career? Nursing K Dawson Dietrich Rylee, Amanda & Haylee Bjork by Sam Jenson The Bjork family is a tight knit family who always has their sibling’s backs. Here are a series of ques- Baseball tions to give the students of VCHS a closer look about how they feel about each other. Powerade, or Gatorade? Ga- Who is Moms favorite? torade Amanda- Me. Favorite Athlete? Brice Rylee- Haylee. Harper Haylee- Yeah, me. Nike, or Adidas? Nike Who is the athlete of the family? Favorite Baseball Position? A- Haylee. Pitcher R- Me. Future Career? No clue. H- Rylee. S Who is the smartest? A- Me. R- Definitely not me. H- Me. Who do the cats like most? Artist of the Month A- Me. Abby Ingstad R- Either me or my mom. H-The cats like Rylee. Choir Who is on their phone the most? A- Me. by Anthony Capistran R- Amanda. Future Career? Music H- Amanda. Teacher, or Lawyer Who would survive on a stranded island by themselves the longest? How long have you been A- Rylee and I are tied. singing? Ever since I can re- R-Me. member H- Definitely not Amanda, I think I would. Favorite vocalist? Lana Del What do you love most about your siblings? Rey A- We’re not always terrible. Dress Up, or Sweats? The R- Haylee is funny and Amanda is artistic. act of dressing up I don’t H- Rylee’s pretty funny and Amanda is always cheery and nice. like, but once I am, I like it. What’s your vocal range? It’s probably around 2.5 oc- taves, if not more. Where is the SUN?!!! Question of the Day

by Anthony Capistran The great Gandhi once said, “The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” So the question today to keep your human progress on track, and to think about is: “What would people say about you at your funeral?” Dalon Allen (Class of 2017) said, “That I liked to make people hap- py, and that I always tried to have a positive outlook.” Jesse Arganbright (Class of 2017) said, “I think people would say how unique and different I was. How much of a risk taker I was and say that I should have made better decisions along the way.” Malcom Liggens (Class of 2018) said, “He was going to be great.” Riley Woodward (Class of 2018) said, “They’d say its crazy he’s gone. He was always there when someone needed something.” Sharmarke Hashi (Class of 2018) said, “I can’t believe that this guy passed away, he was the real.” Mrs. Kuehn (VCHS Staff) said, “I hope at my funeral that people will say i did some good in the world.”

Te a c h e rs ! The Bridges staff loves high- lighting an artist and athlete each month. But if you have someone you would like to acknowledge for some accomplishment for other reasons, please submit that request to Carol Foth, Bridges advisor. Monthly Feature 4 The Bridges April 28, 2016 Info, insite, insider information: Get it here! Mr. Dalton’s Neighborhood by Dalton Ondracek What if I told you about the dinner that shouldn’t of been? Fashion In all of college sports history this could be the most heartbreaking to ever come to light. It will rank with the likes of Heisman Trophy winner Trends Reggie Bush, and Cam Newton, along with the death penalty brought to SMU. Could Valley City State Club tennis team face the same outcome with Trierre after this breaking news event? It was just another day in my favorite class of the year, with my favorite teacher, Mr. Nielson. He started asking me if I was going to play club by Trierre Smith tennis at VCSU next year. He was curious about this based on the fact Spring is here! The weather he was my high school tennis coach. Without thinking before speaking in Valley City has been pretty I arguably made the biggest mistake of my life. I knew in the back of my bipolar, but it is spring and that mind that with those little words I just spoke, a program could cease to means cuter clothes and not as exist as we know it. many layers! The NCAA has recruiting rules and I threw those out the window. High top Vans have been around for awhile. But even though Here’s my answer in exact words that were said that beautiful morning. they are the type of shoe for skaters, they are very fashionable. “Coach Kringlie told me he would take me out for supper if I played.” Fetty Wap and Chris Brown were reppin some high top Vans at The question your probably asking yourself is if the supper has hap- the IheartRadio Awards. Stores have all kinds of colors. pened yet? It doesn’t matter the NCAA is already on to me and the VCSU Club Tennis team. A trend coming back right now would be the high waisted The reason for this being so important is that club tennis is arguably the most important sport in the eyes jeans and shorts. It is almost warm enough to bring them out. of the NCAA. We are also dealing with a five star recruit who is still deciding on were he should take his Shirts that could go with the high waisted clothing would be talents. I always feel like I’m being watched, and even with that being said, I let my guard down and now half shirts. Or, if you happen to not have any half shirts, you can we could face the consequence never heard of in the world of sports. take over-sized shirts and tie a knot in the front, or slightly to the ESPN recently commented on this issue as being the saddest day in sports. They asked me for a inter- side. It can make comfy big shirts fashionable. view, but I declined knowing that the damage had already been done. The NCAA is having a meeting to Prom is in April this year, and most girls get acrylic nails. I have decided the punishment to be brought against the VCSU Club Tennis team. Sports Illustrated stated that mixed emotions when it comes to acrylic nails. I personally enjoy they expect nothing less then the death penalty, resulting in the end of the program all together. them, but don’t at the same time for the reason of it making my I would like to apologize to my role model Erik Kringlie, the VCSU Club Tennis team, Valley City High nails very thin and weak. Also they are very painful to take off. School, the student, teachers, and people of the great city of Valley City, and most of all the great sports There are so many different kinds of acrylic nails and there are a fans. Without them sports would be nothing. number of shapes; almond, point, diamond, edge, flat top, oval, I few lies may have been told in this article. Was this actually nationwide news? Guess we will just have squared oval, rounded rectangle, square, and round. There’s and to see in the upcoming days. Would you be mine, could you be mine, won’t you be my neighbor. acrylic for everyone.

Sincerely, Mr. Dalton

That time I...... How to...... fell in concert love. ...succeed in journalism. by Tiffany Sprague Fargo, North Dakota isn’t exactly party central. The Hub is by Annie Fitzell where some concerts in Fargo are held and it is where I went 1. Deadlines! It may be tempting to put an to a concert featuring Taking Back Sunday and The Used. I article off, or to mess around during class to went with my college friend and her little sister. avoid writing, but deadlines are important. Not Taking Back Sunday and The Used are both mid-90’s rock/ only does missing deadlines cause more work alternative bands. Their lyrics are inspiring as well as em- and stress for adviser Carol Foth, who arranges powering. the articles on the pages, but it shows a lack of Traveling to this concert was an adventure. My friends responsibility. Sometimes it’s beyond anyone’s and I got snacks for the trip, and we jammed out the entire control if the journalist can’t receive specific in- time to any song we could belt out. formation until a certain date, but otherwise the We got to The Hub early, and got right next to the stage. reporter should be independent, sit down, and An opening band - I cannot remember their name - was get their articles in on time without having to be surprisingly good. I was so excited, and amid the mosh pit I saw one of the most attractive nagged. If need be, write the articles at home so people I’ve ever seen. Maybe it was the music, the feeling, the dancing, but it sure felt like they can be turned in on time. Remember, Foth this boy stared at me the entire night. He was behind me and to my left, and occasionally can’t straight away put the articles on the pages; we would get closer; however, the crowd was pretty rowdy, and we’d be separated again. they have to be corrected first. Taking Back Sunday came out, and I swear I sang every song. Several personal items 2. Gathering information. A good reporter shouldn’t merely rely on the word and a shoe were thrown on stage. When The Used came on stage, two other personal of their pals if they want a quality article to be published. The reporter should get items were thrown on stage. It was not the rowdiest concert I’ve ever been to, but it was direct information from the adviser, sport’s coach, or whoever is in charge of what great. My two girl friends were jumping, dancing, and screaming just as loudly as I and is being reported on. Interviews can provide much useful information which can everyone else. be incorporated into the article. Individual research is also needed to receive the The concert ended too soon, and I turned toward the exit to see my concert love staring correct information. The internet is a wonderful place, my friends, but make sure at me once again. My friends and I were squeezing our way out, but I was trying to get to the websites are credible. him. He made his way to me. Before my friend yanked me out of the throng of people: 3. Have Fun! Not every aspect of journalist life is serious business. Sometimes this boy grabbed my hand and we both whispered, “Hey”, at the same time. I barely had it’s fun to write silly articles to make the audience laugh. A person can always add time to remember to smile before my friends about dislocated my shoulder getting me a little spunk to a seemingly average article. Make it so the audience actually wants out of the crowd. to read about it! Have fun with your articles, and they will be fun to read! However, Outside, we whooped and hollered while running to the car. It was a great night, and we don’t take advantage of this rule. You don’t want to incorporate humor into a seri- headed back to Valley to spend the night in my friend’s dorm on campus. Her sister fell ous news article; this would disqualify the credibility of the article as well as your asleep on the way, but my friend and I stayed up talking (well, screaming really) about the credibility as a writer. concert and my mystery boy. It’s a night I’ll always remember, and a face I’ll never forget. The Bridges Monthly Features 5 April 28, 2016 Note to self: Be Determined Wittenberg’s Quips by Miranda Wittenberg by Rebecca Montecuollo Note to self: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes, and you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”- Dr. Seuss. There are many situations where we would rather lie down and quit. The mind is a powerful thing. It can make you enjoy the best parts of life, but it can de- stroy your self-confidence and make you never want to do something again. The reality of the situation gets the better of us, but the difference between reality and dreams is your action to get something done. There is so much more to life than sitting around waiting for something to happen. There seems like there is never a way out, yet there is. We can rise up. The way to get out of self-doubt and discouragement is to believe in yourself, knowing you can do anything. Even if it is a sport or activity. There is a way to get through it, and it may be hard, but it is worth it. If you fail, get back up. It isn’t the end of the world. You have your whole life ahead of you; don’t let something small impact anything so big. The hardest part is trying. The voices in your head are loud, but they can be silenced. You don’t have to listen to them anymore because your chains are gone and you are more than that. People may try and get in the way of your dreams, but you can rise above them. Note to the not so wise: The difference between you and the next person is you have determination to work through anything, determination to do your best no matter what, determination to be yourself. Don’t let anyone get in the way of your dreams.

Tickle your creative mind with...... Why? Foth’s facts, foibles & fallacies Why are people afraid by Carol Foth With my retirement coming at the end of the current school year, I have a of public speaking? great deal to remember, consider, and share. For whatever misguided reason, my need to reveal my inner thoughts is strong. So, with the permis- by Annie Fitzell and Rebecca Montecuollo sion of the The Bridges staff, I present to you, readers of the VCHS school Annie’s opinion: People are afraid of public newspaper, Foth’s Facts, Foibles and Falacies for April: speaking because of the crowd. If they mess up I get asked repeatedly what I am Foible: I will travel. But, not or embarrass themselves, they do so in front of going to do when I retire. The com- for six months after retirement. I everyone, not only a select few. Most everyone is ment ususally is, “You are so busy! want/need to stay home for a while. afraid of judgement, some more than others. I, What will you do to keep yourself I spend so many hours at school, myself, have said I don’t care what people think busy once you retire?” So to answer I just want to enjoy being home at of me, but in the end, I still do. I don’t want to that question, here is the list: my convenience. Traveling is also be one of those hated people who is made fun of Fact: I am going to read a whole a conundrum. My husband Larry for that time she messed up talking in front of a book. Not that I haven’t read a likes the trip getting ‘there.’ I like crowd. It’s human nature to want other’s favor. whole book; I have read many being ‘there’. We are going to need Rebecca’s opinion: People are afraid of public speaking because they cannot just type it out on their books. But, I have found with my to work on that one. status. they actually have to talk out loud and in front of someone. Facebook and Twitter reach millions of schedule I need to go back and re- Fallacy: I will be so busy I won’t people and every thing people post can by seen by anyone. Yet when it comes to talking they stumble and read what I read the last time I had miss being in school. Not True! second guess themselves. If anything, Facebook and Twitter should be scarier than talking in front of people time. Takes the fun and mystery VCHS has been my second home because you are :speaking in front of way more people. out of reading. for 17 years and I have family here. The Facts: No one knows exactly why people become as anxious as they do while public speaking. How- Foible: I am going to sleep in. The students are my kids. I won’t ever, some academic researchers have hypothesized the mere fear of being “rejected” by the audience is to That is I am going to try to sleep in. pay for their college, but I do care blame for the fear of public speaking. Also, when people become anxious their ability to pick up on others’ I have never been much of a sleeper what happens to them when they emotions is heightened. Therefore, the speaker notices more angry or annoyed faces in the audience and at nighttime, or naptime. I have al- move on. The staff here consist of becomes more nervous that their speech isn’t being enjoyed. ways been very fearful I may miss those who have become my dear something while am I sleeping. friends. We hold each other up And, I can rest in peace when, well, when things are down and laugh I rest in peace. together until our sides hurt. Yes, I Fallacy: I am going to relax. As will be busy, but I will never be too much as I try, relaxing is not with- busy to forget what a wonderful life in my nature. I generally need to I have had at VCHS. Zoey’s Characters by Zoey Koch be doing more than one thing at a time. Waiting for someone else to do something when I could have done it myself is excruciating. If something goes off course, I feel the Uni qu e need to be the one to get it back on course. Patience for me has been a Ant iqu e s learned virtue. I am going to work on that. Fact: I am going to fill my days. I absolute will fill my days with all the things I have wanted to do over these many years. The difference is I will not need to squeeze said activity in between the multitude of have to’s and need to’s. I will spend an entire day quilting and stop for no one.

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148 E Main on Main Street 701-845-3549 Special Feature 6 The Bridges April 28, 2016 Prom 2016 A Taste of Adventure The Bridges Arts & Entertainment 7 April 28, 2016 THE BEAT

by Dempsey Williams This month inThe Beat,we’ll ble copy of an album in my mu- emotional, clinical, hit-making niscent of other recent alt-R&B review the newest tracks out, and sic collection, but the issue goes singles. The album format stands hits (Zayne Mallick’s “Pillowtalk” evaluate the relevance and value much further than that. on it’s own as an art form, but it’s and the Weeknd’s work come to of the dying album format. Music on CDs comes in a for- easy to see artists already shifting mind). While Jonas doesn’t show mat known as “lossless com- from that format into releasing off his vocal chops much in this As technology moves on, vari- pression”. It means each song on singles on a bimonthly basis. As song, guest Tove Lo throws more “Dangerous Woman”. Of course, ous mediums are lost over time. the album comes off the record consumers demand more music and more power behind her the song still sticks close to her Gone are the days of the vinyl re- sounding the exact same as the in a shorter period of time, artists smoky voice as the song reaches winning, slightly cliched formula: cord, the cassette, and the 8-track producer and artist intended. Any can’t put the heart and soul that it’s end. It’s a middling song for a heavy electronic backing track, tape. Soon the CD will slide into music downloaded or streamed music requires into each individ- Jonas, but if nothing else, it preps and harmonies that seem to be- the ranks of the rest of these for- is compressed in a standard form ual song. audiences for the upcoming re- come overdubbed two, three, and gotten technologies, and with that reduces the quality of the lease of his new album. 3/5 even four times by the end of the them, any physical form of music music heard. There isn’t a huge Songs- track. The song is definitely good storage. Digital music downloads difference, but if you can have the “‘Close’ ft. Tove Lo” by Nick “Dangerous Woman” by Ari- on paper, but until Grande slight- and streaming might make life best, why wouldn’t you get it? Jonas ana Grande ly changes her formula and stops easier, but it lowers the overall In a more abstract sense, it Nick Jonas throws his rubbery After last year’s lackluster “Fo- attempting to write cookie-cutter quality and experience of audio moves the music industry away voice behind an electro-R&B beat cus”, five foot diva Ariana Grande radio hits, I’ll be hard pressed to music lovers can get. I know I from producing thoughtful mu- with his newest single “Close”. comes back in full force with the think of her work as outstanding. personally enjoy having a tangi- sic, and towards releasing un- The track’s “chill” vibe is remi- blues and classic rock influenced 3/5 VCHS Celebrity Look-alikes

by Rebecca Montecuollo Here at VCHS, there are celebrity look-alikes roaming the hallways. If you think you notice someone, or you yourself look like a celebrity, our Bridges Staff would love to hear about it! Here are our April look-alikes: If VCHS were cast in Disney’s High School Musical Sharpay Evans Student Teacher Ryan Evans Shanley Fogarty & Zac Efron Troy Bolton

HS Counselor Jennifer Lambrecht & Ashley Tinsdale JrH Student Luke Plagens & Lucas Grabeel Gabriella Montez Annie’s Antics by Annie Fitzell

HS Student Carly Fulton & Vanessa Hudgens

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by Annie Fitzell The Independent Living Class participated in an interior design- ing project building bedrooms out of boxes. The estimated 18 day project only took the class 10 days to make. Complete with wood- en blocks as the beds, night stands, and dressers, each participant uniquely decorated their own bedroom. Students from around the DJ Elstom- 2nd Jasmine Smith- 2nd John Combs - 2nd school voted on the projects in the resource center, and at the end of two weeks Austin Tompt was declared the winner.

Governor Show winners announced

Tanaya Leifson - 3rd Marissa Turrubiates - 3rd Makenna Knight - 3rd

Senior High Honorable Mentions: Rebekah Jordon, Mikey Meester, Sarah Mon- tecuollo, Haley Jensen, Katie Clark, Tabatha Branam, Madisen Anderson, Heidi Mundfrom, Shelby Thoreson, Devin Nelson, Chase Sundlie, Taylen Jorissen, Angela Larson, Hannah Hager

Valley City Junior High winners

The seven junior high winners of the governor’s show are displayed in the hallway across from the junior high office. (Photo by Rebecca Montecuollo) Rose Zeltinger - 1st Isaiah Lindstrom - 2nd Carly Fulton - 3rd by Rebecca Montecuollo The Valley City Jr/Sr art department participated in the North Dakota Junior High Honorable Mentions – Makayla Gould, Becca Thompson, Richard Governor’s Show and had eight winners. These winners were selected out Peterson of 760 North Dakota participants.

Senior High Traveling Award Cassidy Fulton- “Freckled Face, Self Portrait”

100% TUITIoN assIsTaNCe Junior High Award Winners People’s Choice Award sTUDeNT loaN rePaYMeNT Madelynn Langemo- “Ruby” aFForDaBle HealTH, lIFe & DeNTal INsUraNCe Samantha Nelson - “The Great Avi” serVe YoUr CoMMUNITY, sTaTe & CoUNTrY Junior High Traveling Award London Dietrich -”Dancer at Heart” Eliza Johnson - “Mauer” Allysen Mathias- “Wine Glass” Maggie Oberlander - “Christmas Cactus” Benjamin Schuldheisz - “Soccer Pup”

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Jenson calls it like he sees intramurals by Sam Jenson The end of the intramural but Waylan Starr. After talking escorted due to the fact that season was concluded prior to with Starr about the teachers he was older than the referee. the writing of this article. Even struggles, he pinned the blame Danny Hangaard was “very fi- though I won’t be able to touch on everyone but himself. He ery” ,according to his teammate on the players who etched their blames his bifocal lenses for his Harvey McMahon. After getting Recently Maia Wendel signed with Moorhead State University to play names in the history books with disastrous jump shot, and other assaulted in the post by Jordan tennis. Above (Front L-R): Todd Wendel, Maia Wendel and Alana a championship, I am capable team members for his teams bad Magnuson, Hangaard was ex- Wendel. Top: Vounteer Coach Don Schaack and Coach Matt Niel- of giving out idividual awards play. Starr has contributed many pecting the official to make the son. (Photo by Carol Foth) for the 2016 intramural regular solid seasons to the teacher call. After many instances where season. team, but with age, his game has he was hacked in the post, Most Valuable Player- depleted. Hangaard finally told the offi- I couldn’t whittle this award Most Competetive Player- cial what he thought should’ve Thank You!!! down to just one player, so I Intramural basketball is sup- been the call. Even though he The Bridges Staff would like to thank decided to give out a Co-MVP posed to be a fun activity where didn’t get the call he wanted, he the coaches and advisors who are so award. It’s a wild coincidence students can get together and scared away the ref and made that these two players happen to enjoy a friendly game of bas- sure he would never ref another helpful in providing stats and general be teammates. They have been ketball. The winner of this intramural basketball game ever information about your organization, compared to Jordan and Pip- award is not in the league for again. or team. Your cooperation makes it so pen, Durant and Westbrook, fun, they are in it to much easier to print accurate updates. and Kobe and Shaq. The deadly win championships. duo has been given the nick- Last season’s winner name ‘Jordan Squared.’ Jordan of this award, Nate Magnuson and Jordan Gosling Rodriguez, once were two of the best players in had to be escorted the league this year, and putting out of the arena for them on the same team was just cussing at a referee. unfair. This year’s winner Least Valuable Player- of the MCP also had The teacher team this season is some choiced words the worst the teachers have ever for the officials, but been in the history of intramu- was not escorted. ral baskeball. Who is to blame Perhaps he was not for the fall of a once dominant program? When investigating in the teachers lounge, I over- heard staff members pinning the blame on student teacher, Harvey McMahon. As a spec- tator of most of the games the teachers have played, I believe the problem is not McMahon,

Dakota Rose New Location! 1125 W. Main 701-845-3291 Sports 10 The Bridges April 28, 2016 Looking back at 1940’s VCHS hockey team Despite cold, spring weather... Tennis...... by Sam Jenson The girls tennis program at Valley City High School is a very competetive team in North Dakota. Last year’s team made it all the way to the state tournament as a team and saw a few individuals qualify. Reagan Ingstad and Mia Wendel both qualified with their doubles partners last season for the state tournament and are back this season to try repeat last season’s success. The Hi-Liners started out this season hosting Grand Forks Central. The Knights were no contest for the Hi-Liners. Valley City defeated Grand Forks Central 9-0, winning every varsity singles and doubles contest. Singles: 1. Wendel defeated Strauss 6-1, 6-1 2. R. Ingstad defeated Regimbal 6-0, 6-0 3. McDondald defeated Welsh 6-0, 6-3 4. A. Ingstad defeated jiran 6-1, 6-4 5. Halgrimson defeated Morken 6-1, 6-1 6. Larson defeated Spicer 6-3, 6-0 by Sam Jenson Doubles: When people think about Valley City High School athletics, ice hockey is not the first sport that pops into 1. Wendel/R. Ingstad defeated Stauss/Welsh 6-0, 6-0 their minds. Little do people know, hockey used to be a competitive varsity program at VCHS. Not only 2. McDonald/A. Ingstad defeated Regimbal/Jiran 7-6, 6-3 were the Hi-Liners competetive on the ice, they actually won a state championship in the 1940’s! During 3. Halgrimson/Larson defeated Morken/Perrault 6-3, 6-0 their championship season, the Hi-Liners took down teams like Wahpeton, Sacred Heart (Grand Forks), Next on the schedule for the Hi-Liners was Grand Forks Red Jamestown, and Fargo. Valley City finished the season 6-1, good enough for the title. River. Red River is a dynasty in North Dakota girl’s tennis. So if Valley City really did win the state championship in hockey, why isn’t there a banner in the HAC Their state championship streak dates all the way back to 2000. comemorating the championship season? The NDHSAA does not recognize the Hi-Liners season as a cham- It was obvious the match against Red River wasn’t going to be pionship, but according to Marty Bratrud, if someone were to look in the history books at Grand Forks easy. Valley City traveled up to Grand Forks and were defeated Central and Red River, they would notice that those schools do recognize Valley City’s championship season. 1-8. The only victory for the Hi-Liners came at three doubles, The Hi-Liners played their games outdoors in the freezing North Dakota weather. Not only did they endure the hardships of hockey, but they thrived. They thrived and became state champions at a school that no lon- where Cali Halgrimson and Breanna McDonald beat their op- ger carries the sport in which they won the championship. ponents 7-6, 6-2.

VC Track continues personal record climb Baseball...... by Tiffany Sprague by Dalton Ondracek Despite the never ending bipolar weather, the Valley City track team has been having a great season! The baseball season has seen its up and downs. With games that were within reach and some not so much. The season is now getting into full swing with the baseball team looking to Personal records from Lisbon: swing the bat and actually hit the ball. If this team can put bat on Tiffany Sprague 100m dash - 15.74 the ball and string some hits together look out for a late season Personal records from the Central Marissa Turrubiates 200 m dash - 30.74 run. It’s now or never for this team based on the fact you have to Cass meet: Marissa Turrubiates 400 m dash - 1:10.24 finish in the top eight of the EDC to even get into tourney time. Joey Aus 100m dash - 14.8 Rose Marcellus 400m dash - 1:13.84 With a big double header against DL coming up, that could ulti- Cade Powers 200m dash - 29.31 Megan Sorensen 100m hurdles - 19.94 mately get this team going. Tiffany Sprague 100m dash - 15.64 Grace Scherr 300m hurdles - 53.84 Becca Thompson 100m hurdles - Bree-Anna Kunze shot put - 25’1” 18.57 Kaylee Schlittenhardt javelin - 83’3” Bree-Anna Kunze javelin - 71’8” Bree-Anna Kunze discus - 76’5” Golf...... Kaylee Schlittenhardt discus - 83’3” Brienne Rhoerich long jump - 15’1” by Dempsey Williams Erik Milender 200m dash - 25.74 Although unpredictable weather threatened to cancel the meet, the VCHS Boys Golf team took 10th place in their first Personal records from the EDC Jack Jordan 400m dash - 1:08.44 tourney on April 20th. Indoor NDSU: Dalon Allen shot put - 33’4” The team competed at the Village Green Golf Course in Fargo. Kennadee Jorissen 60m dash - 9.97 Drew Jacobson shot put - 30’11” Senior Collin Hoss tied for 5th place individually. Overall, the Heidi Mundfrom 60m dash - 10.19 Jacob Berntson shot put - 28’1” team shot a 372. Sharon Michael 200m dash - 30.72 Emma Willey 200m dash - 31.47 Tiffany Sprague 200m dash - 32.68 Grace Scherr 400m dash - 1:08.1 Personal records from Kindred: Brienne Roehrich 60m hurdles - 10.16 Brienne Roehrich 200m dash - Grace Scherr 60m hurdles - 11.26 29.14 Laura Thoreson shot put - 27’10” Britta Roehrich 200m dash - 31.54 Sharon Michael long jump -13’1” Rose Marcellus 400m dash - 1:16.34 John Halgrimson 60m dash - 7.38 Mikaylah Ross 800m run - 2:38.74 Braedan Kohn 60m dash - 7.86 Bree-Anna Kunze shot put - 24’11” Jack Ingstad 800m run - 2:37.33 Tiffany Schneider discus - 54’8” Nate Rodriguez shot put - 42’5” Emma Willy long jump - 10’8” Dalon Allen shot put - 33’3” Joey Aus 400m dash - 1:09.94 Cade Powers shot put - 29’2.5” Anthony Capistran shot put - 30’5” Drew Jacobson shot put - 29’10” Jacob Berntson discus - 76’6” The Bridges This & That 11 April 28, 2016 VCHS student body elects 2016-2017 class officers

Freshman Juniors Sophomores Freshman upper left: (Top row L-R) VP Sharon Michael, Pres. Alexa Klein. (Bottom row L-R) Class representatives Benjamin Schuldheisz, Heather Fischer, Lexi Triebold Sophomores above: (Top row L-R) Sec. Rose Altinger, Pres. Karsyn Maine, VP Braylen Bruns. (Bottom row L-R) Class representatives Josie Berntson, London Dietrich, Haley Bjork Juniors upper right: (Top row L-R) Pres. Hannah Dockter, VP Angela Larson. (Bottom row L-R) Sec. Hannah Aberle, Class representative Kayla Triebold Seniors left: (Top row L-R) Sec. Emily Murray, Pres. Hailee Peterson, VP Kallie Brandt. (Bottom row L-R) Class repre- sentativesMaren Horner, Seth Hanson and Katie Clark. Seniors Executive Officers right: (Top row L-R) Katie Clark, Kallie Brandt, Hunter Olstad. (Reclining) Hailee Peterson (Photos by Tiffany Sprague) Executive Officers

Sprague bridges generation gap by Tiffany Sprague History of April Fools The word ‘gap’ can either bring to (Guy skateboarding breaks his leg Now.”(Parent#1 sobbing) mind the clothing line, or the large epically. The bone is showing and Child - “I don’t think we’re on the by Anthony Capistran chasm between the generations everything, tons of blood.) same page...” April Fools was popularized back in the 1700, in England. concerning words and phrases. Child - “That’s so sick!” Can’t Even - The older generation The holiday has been celebrated for centuries by all different An individual of an older genera- Parent - “Oh, grow up. You’re cannot even. kinds of cultures. Where the holiday originated is still a mys- tion may be lost in a conversaton actting like you’re five years old. It’s Example: tery. April Fools’ spread throughout all of Britain during the between two younger people, and only a little blood.” Parent - “Are you having a hard 18th century. vice versa. Just a few of these words LOL (lots of love vs. laugh out time with that?” The British would use pranks such as pinning fake talks or and phrases are: loud) - More common today is sim- Child - “I just can’t even.” Vans - Teens and many parents ply to text the word “LAWL’ which Parent - (confused) “You can’t “kick me” sings on people. know this to be the shoe brand. is supposed to represent laughing. what?” The French would call this holiday Poisson d’Avril, or “April These shoes have been around for ‘LOL’ is meant as ‘laugh out loud’ Fish.” French children would run around taping pictures of a a while and are still amazing. When in today’s world. No love is meant This rising generation has come fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying and screaming someone who is unaware of these through this acronym. More often up with other ludicrous phrases and “Poisson d’Avril,” when the prank was discovered. shoes hears something along the than not, it is a vicarious substitute sounds that count as words. Many The holiday isn’t celebrated only in person, newspapers, radio lines of, “Oh yeah, I really like his for someone’s awkwardness. only last a few days, but some will stations, TV stations, and web sites all have participated in the vans!” or “His vans are so cool! I Example: haunt them for the rest of time. Ev- holiday pranking their audiences. want some like his.” they will be (Texting conversation) erytime a child says the word yolo, Burger King even took part in this holiday, playing some of worried. They will be picturing a Parent - “You’re having fun with yeet, dab, nozzle, jive, ‘ferda, gucchi, their own shenanigans. They advertised a “Left-Handed Whop- rusty old van with no windows... your little sister right?” sauce, and/or ‘ish, it will bring them awkward. Child - “Lol, mom.” so much closer to the hipster side per,” and of course, clueless customers went to the establish- Example: Parent - “Oh, great! Lol, sweetie.” (is this good or bad?). Adding the ment, asking for the fake sandwich, while workers would laugh Child - “I’m gonna go get some Lit - I’m not entirely sure what the constant barrage of “same” and “lit- at them, while they stood there clueless. vans. The coolest kids at school older generation even thinks when erally” ringing through our ears, it’s April Fools’ is observed throughout the western world. Peo- have them; they get all the girls.” they hear this word. To the aver- almost too much to handle. These ple would send people on a “fool’s errand,” looking for things Parent - “Um...I don’t know if age young adult this either means are just a few examples of the crazy that didn’t even exist. you want to be known as the guy something inappropriate, or epic. lingo the young wippersnappers are The great holiday has been a day for laughs and giggles with with a van...” Example: coming up with these days. Prepare friends and family. Just think what pranks people will come up Thongs - I’m almost positive (After playing lasertag) yourself for more unintelligible with down the road! most people are thinking of the un- Child#1 - “Dude, that was so lit!” conversations. derwear. However, there are many Parent - “What are you even say- people who mistakingly refer to ing?” flip flops as thongs. This can result Chill - This word was made to in loss of trust. refer to the temperature. Of course, Example: this generation has confused even Where’s Katie ??? Child - “Hey, mom, did you ever that. When combined with Netflix, There is one VCHS student who shows up in The Bridges consistantly every month for all sorts of reasons. Katie wear thongs growing up?” this word can result in something Clark has been seen on The Bridges’ pages by the student body over and over again in the past seven months. Parent - “Oh yeah! I still wear no teen is prepared for. You have heard of “Where’s Waldo,” so now we ask you, “Where’s Katie?” in this 2014 photo. them all the time, sweetie. I have a Example: lot. You can borrow some from me Parent - “What are you doing?” if you want.” Child - “Oh, nothing. Just chillin.” I’m down - ‘Gen 1’ might think Parent - “Well, if you’re cold then that whoever said this is feeling turn up the thermostat.” sick. ‘Gen 2’ knows that this phrase Dank - By definition, this word means to agree. means the smell of something Example: damp and decomposing. It is quite Parent- “Would you like to go the opposite of what the ‘cool kids’ out for dinner.” use nowdays. The younger gen- Child - “I’m down.” eration uses this word for showing Parent - “Oh, okay I’ll make their liking. If something is consid- chicken noodle soup tonight.” ered ‘dank’, that’s some good stuff. That’s sick - This means that Example: whatever is at attention is cool, (At dinner) awesome, and/or slightly disturb- Parent#1 - “How do you like ing. To someone who is out of the your dinner?” loop, they’ll just think it’s disgust- Child - “It’s dank!” ing. Parent#2 - “How can you be so Example: unappreciative? Go to your room. News 12 The Bridges April 28, 2016 Ingstad to sing for NDSU Concert Choir VC Students attend Fuel Up to Play 60 Reward Summit

Abby Ingstad recently committed to sing for the NDSU Concert Choir. Then on April 25 Sheila Zinke, VCHS Choir director, surprised Ingstad with pink roses. Ingstad had been selected one of 15 outstanding performers at the state choral competition. Above seated: Rob, Abby and Stacy Ingstad, Standing: Sheila Zinke. (Photos by Carol Foth)

Above kneeling: (R-L) Hunter Gwilliams, Jack Ingstad, Alex Thornton Buddy Scheer. Standing: Luke Plagens, Coach Trevor Bakalar, Preston Nguyen, VC vocalists place at state Maddy Kamstra, Macy Schlaht, Sheyenne Gwilliams, Jacee Lunde, Coach Deb by Annie Fitzell Beilke. Left: Macy Schlaht, ND State Embassador. On Friday, April 22, choir stu- Senior Choir Boys’ Ensemble: The dents who qualified for state com- Captain Submitted by Trevor Bakalar petition traveled and performed - Drew Oberlander The Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL teamed up to reward our school and their ensembles. The results are as Joeseph Munowenyu others in North Dakota with an interactive experience that celebrated our school’s follows: Hunter Olstad accomplishment for eating healthy, getting active, and making a difference. Star Rating: Eli Allen This year’s Fuel Up to Play 60 Reward Summit in Fargo promised to be bigger Solo - Abby Ingtsad Lucas Jury and better than last year! For a chance to receive an invitation, our school needed Solo - Joseph Munowenyu Quinn Bjornson to reach Touchdown School status by completing six required steps and have one Solo - Maggie Oberlander Jonah Wolla student at the Ambassador level. Attending the Summit this year were Macy Schlaht (selected ND State Ambassa- Varsity Choir Girls’ Ensemble: My Levi Nix dor), Sheyenne Gwilliams (Ambassador), Jacee Lunde, Maddy Kamstra (State Ambassator 2014), Preston Nguyen, True Love 10 - Emilee Fischer Jordan Gosling Hunter Gwilliams, Jack Ingstad, Alex Thornton, Buddy Scherr, and Luke Plagens. Mackenzie Pederson Justin Manson More than 100 elementary, middle and high school students from North Dakota joined North Dakota dairy Haley Jensen Dalton Ondracek farmers, the 2016 North Dakota Dairy Princess, and Minnesota Vikings Mascot Victor the Viking, who also par- Grace Diallo Jordan Magnuson ticipated in football drills with students. The guest speaker for the day was former Minnesota quarterback Sage Reagan Ingstad Senior Choir Girls’ Ensemble: Rosenfels, who explained how healthy eating and staying active helped prepare him for a career in the NFL. Mikayla Wolla Away From the Roll of the Sea Breana Buringrud - Abby Ingstad Abby Ingstad Hannah Miller Jade Oksendahl Kallie Brandt VCHS receives honors in academics Maggie Oberlander Melissa Pedersen Attention!!! Macy Schlaht Hunter Sayler Students going to Excellent #1: Charlotte Huschka New York! Solo - Mikey Meester Brienne Roehrich The special feature Solo - David Opdahl Mikaylah Ross in May will be a Senior Choir Mixed Ensemble: Hailee Peterson Omnia Sol CeCe Hatcher photo essay of the - Hailee Peterson Camille Kawasaki New York trip. If you Hunter Sayler Varsity Choir Boys’ Ensemble: would please share Hannah Miller Bound for Jubilee Abby Magnuson -Cade Powers photos with The Kallie Brandt David Peterson Bridges Staff, just Drew Oberlander Liam Williams email them to: Taylor Johnson Jack Jordan David Opdahl [email protected] Mikey Meester Reese Huschka Jacob Jenness Brienne Roehrich Hunter Burchill John Coombs Snap and send!!! Joseph Munowenyu Zach Baumgartner Andrew King Above is a photo of all the NDHSAA Team Scholar Award certificates of Hunter Olstad Logan Erlandson John Beutler acheivement. The certificates are proudly displayed near the VCHS The- ater. (Photo by Trierre Smith) by Trierre Smith Any team that carries a 3.2 team GPA, or higher during their season earns the NDHSAA Team Scholar Award. This year’s VCHS teams for the fall and winter who have acheived this honor are the following. Cheerleading/Football- 3.519 Boys Tennis-3.483 Girls Golf-3.836 Girls Cross Country-3.801 Boys Cross Country-3.601 Student Congress-3.771 Volleyball-3.834 Football-3.263 Boys Soccer-3.696 Girls Swimming/Diving-3.699 Dance-Varisty-3.6779 Music Vocal-3.458 Music Intrumental-3.609 Gymnastics-3.641 Girls Basketball-3.654 Speech-3.627 Boys Hockey-3.399 Girls Hockey-3.69 Swim/Dive-3.24