Issue 25 April 28, 2017 A publication by the students of Maquoketa Valley High School Spring play to open next Friday by Rebekah Hill Cast Cinderella, Belle, and Ellie (not to members be confused with Elsa) are the three daugh- rehearse ters to the all powerful King. Unlike we a dance would assume, not all these princesses are scene as sweet as they seem. When the king turns for next 50, he decides to give up his power and split week’s his kingdom between his three daughters. perfor- When the time comes to split the kingdom, mance of tragedy sets in. With the help of characters Game of everyone will recognize, Talking Teapot Tiaras. Lady (Mrs. Potts) and Animated Snowman (photo by (Olaf), Prince Charming, Pocahontas, and Kiesha many others the plot thickens and the hunt Stelken) for the crown gets tougher. Betrayal, lies, and lots and lots of laughs, Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis is sure to be a hit! With di- rection from Mrs. DeVore and Mr. Hadley, and the hard work of all involved this play will be a success! by the Maquoketa Valley Drama Depart- are on sale in the office, and they cost $5 Game of Tiaras will be performed ment on May 5th & 6th at 7:00 pm. Tickets each! Students learn about tobacco use prevention Sophomores learn about career options Students attending the iSTEP Summit were Maddie Lahr, Kelly Winter, Kristin Lucas, Lexi Deutmeyer, Summer Schmuecker and Emmy Prindle by Kristin Lucas Education and Prevention, is focussed on On Tuesday, six TEL members at- educating about tobacco’s harmful effects. tended the iSTEP Summit. Maddie Lahr, There were multiple guest speakers and Kelly Winter, Kristin Lucas, Lexi Deut- different sessions throughout the day. The meyer, Summer Schmuecker and Emmy day was very interesting and successful. Sophomores attended the annual career fair Prindle went with Nurse Mary to Ankeny We learned more statistics and facts about at West Delaware yesterday. Students visited for the event. tobacco and left with many ideas to try to in small group rotations with professionals iSTEP, Iowa Students for Tobacco implement in our community and school. in various careers. (photo by Kelly Winter) Busy schedule for track girls, Sheehy at Drake by McKenzie Lansing Senior Ali Sheehy earned the opportu- The girls competed at West Dela- nity to throw at the Drake Relays yes- ware last Thursday. They placed 13th over- terday because she qualified as one of all, with a total of 16 points. the top 24 discus throwers in the state. In the field events, Alison Sheehy Although Ali fouled on all four of her PRed for the second time this week, with throws, she represented MV well and a throw of 127’, gaining 10 points for the had a strong “Big Al” fan base to cheer team by placing 1st. She did official qualify her on. (photo courtesy of Pete Temple) for Drake and competed last night at 4. In the running events, in the 400m Hurdles, Cassiddy Wilson ran a 1:13.86, placing 6th. In the relay events, starting with Winter, Hunt are the 4x200m relay, Caitlin Schuman, Sam Wall, Aspen Britt, and Brianna Mensen ran medalists a 1:55.90, placing 6th. In the 4x400m relay, by Kelly Winter Kara Orcutt, Mensen, Wall and Britt ran a Last Friday, April 21st our Golf 4:23.03, placing 5th. In the 4x800m relay, team had another meet vs Springville at Rejji Smith, Britt, Wilson, and Mensen ran Central City’s golf course. The day was a 10:43.99, placing 6th.. In the Distance- a little chilly, but they managed to pull Medley Relay, Madison Imler, Maddy through. The top girl’s scorer was Kelly Anderegg, Orcutt, and Casey Fry ran a Winter with a 49 and Faith Hunt as runner- 5:02.42, placing 6th. up with a 52. Following are the Individual On Monday night the girls started scores: their busy week with a meet at Center- Varsity Boys Point Urbana. The girls placed 3rd with a Jon Seibert - 56 total of 57, points. 3rd. Austin Snyder - 60 Starting with the 100m dash, The girls competed at the Anamo- Derek Mensen - 63 Mensen ran a 13.80, placing 4th. In the sa Co-Ed meet on Tuesday. They had a total Morgan hermanson - 58 200m dash, Wall ran a 27.93, placing 4th. of 33 points, placing 9th overall. Matthew Hucker - 63 In the 400m dash, Britt ran a 1:03.12, plac- In the discus, Sheehy threw a total Varsity Girls ing 2nd. In the 800m run, Wilson ran a of 116’ 0.50” placing 1st. Kelly Winter - 49 2:43.63, placing 4th. In the 100m hurdles, In the relay events, starting with Chloe Roling - 54 Kara Orcutt ran a 18.16, placing 5th. the 4x100m relay, Stogdill, Mensen, Wall, Faith Hunt - 52 In the relay events, the 4x100m and Britt ran a 52.11, placing 1st. In the Madison McIntyre - 61 relay team of Ashley Stogdill, Schuman, 4x800m relay, Smith, Fry, Nichole Winter, Kelsey Ries - 57 Mensen, and Britt ran a 53.59, placing 3rd. and Mensen ran an 11:14.43, placing 6th. Overall everyone did very well, In the 4x200m relay, Imler, Schuman, Stog- The Sprint- Medley Relay team of Mensen, according to Coach Andrews. “We are dill, and Mensen ran a 1:55.35, placing 3rd. Stogdill, Wall, and Britt ran a 1:55.93, plac- becoming a lot more consistent as a team In the 4x400m relay, Orcutt, Mensen, Wall, ing 5th. The Distance-Medley relay team of from top to bottom. The boy’s are starting and Britt ran a 4:17.52, placing 2nd. In the Schuman, Fjestul, Orcutt, and Wilson ran to make huge improvements and the girl’s Sprint-Medley Relay, Schuman, Stogdill, a 4:45.40, placing 8th. The Shuttle Hurdle continue to golf well.” Wall, and Britt ran a 1:57.50, placing 2nd. team of Wendt, Olivia Hoeger, Wilson, and The next meet will be today, Fri- In the Distance-Medley Relay, Stogdill, Orcutt ran a 1:13.43, placing 4th. day 28th vs Monticello. The girls will be Danica Fjelstul, Orcutt, and Wilson ran a The girls compete at Cascade to- playing in Manchester at Hartridge Golf 4:52.09, placing 6th. In the Shuttle Hurdle night. Course, while the boys are playing at Mon- relay, Katilyn Deutmeyer, Angela Wendt, ticello. This will be their last meet, so go Wilson, and Orcutt ran a 1:12.99, placing show your school spirit! Fine Artists of the Week Name: Taylor White Annual Farm Safety Day Held Activity: Spring play What is your role in the spring play? Dwarf 1 What do you en- joy most about being a part of this show? I ab- solutely love my part, and I love watching others step into their character. It’s fun to see. What will audience members enjoy most about the play? There are a lot of funny characters, so I think they’ll enjoy all the funny jokes and moments pre- sented. If you could star in any TV show, what would it be? One Tree Hill The ag students hosted their annual Farm Safety Day even for elementary stu- Name: Kristin Lucas dents today. High school students worked in stations to teach students about Activity: Spring play various ways to stay safe around the farm and in rural areas. Above: Heath Gibbs teaches about water safety. What is your Athletes of the Week role in the spring play? Cinderella Name: Zak Harbach Name: Chloe Roling Sport: Track Sport: Golf What do you en- joy most about What are your What do you being a part of favorite events enjoy most about this show? I love to run at a track playing golf? I being able to meet? 100/200m ~ like how relaxing make new friends 4x1 ~ Long Jump and calm it is out and talk to people on the course. I I usually wouldn’t. Theater really helps What do you also enjoy how me break out of my shell and have fun. think about when your always chal- This show is so funny and we all have you run? lenging or going tons of fun working together! When am I going up against your- to be done? self. You are your What will audience members enjoy own biggest opponent. most about the play? I think the audi- How do you mentally prepare for a What’s something about the sport that ence will really enjoy all the humor! All race? non-golfers wouldn’t realize? How much the characters have their own quirks and Listen to some Uzi thinking goes into everything you do. fun personalities. The characters aren’t Wind direction, which club to use when, the brightest either. What’s your favorite part of practice? green speed, and all that stuff. Watching Clint get angry at Mitch and What are your golfing strengths? I’ve If you could star in any TV show, Evan during our 4x1 exchanges gotten good at clearing my head and what would it be? I would want to star focusing on the game and not the people in Friends. I love all the characters and What did you eat for breakfast? around me. it’s such a funny show. Friends is full of Whatever the cooks make for us that day Favorite memory from the golf course? jokes and lessons. Either golfing with Kelly every day or breaking my personal record and drop- ping 16 strokes from the first meet of the season.