THE HUSKY Showing Pride...Taking Action • Showing Pride...Taking Action • Showing Pride...Taking Action • December 5, 2013 EPJ Inducts New NHS Members By: Heaven Zevenbergen On November 25, twelve new members were officially inducted into the National Honor Society. With the original number of sixteen students involved, the new additions increased the organization to twenty-eight members in total. The new seniors inducted into the organization in- clude Lynn Moreland and Jarod Mau. Juniors who were inducted include Maria Corio, Jennifer Dailey, Jessica Fejfar, Katherine Georgio, Amber Hanson, Ulrike Hovland, Brandon Koupal, Hannah North, Meghan Schenk, and John Schuh. Original members of the society include President Cody Reed, Vice President Amy Zeller, Secretary Katherine Mickelson, Keely Bertram, Elysia Buehner, Hope Erickson, Brittany Hanson, Emma McInerney, Stacie McLaury, Alex McLaury, Jordan Brandon, Skylore Curry, Ian Grassel, Conner Kneip, Adam Shanks, and Heaven Zevenbergen. The induction ceremony reflected on the four pil- Current members of National Honor Society, including new inductees, pictured back row (L-R) Ely Buehner, Cody Reed, Ian Grassel, Adam Shanks, Jordan Brandon, Jarod Mau, John Schuh, Brandon Koupal, Conner Kneip, Skylore Curry. Middle row (L-R) Stacie McLaury, Emma McInerney, Katherine Mickelson, Hope Erickson, Jenny Dailey, Ulrike Hovland, Brittany Hanson, Keely Bertram, Heaven Zevenbergen, Amy Zeller. Front row (seated L-R) Katherine Giorgio, Lynn Moreland, Hannah North, Maria Corio, Amber Hanson, Jessica Fejfar, Meghan Schenk. Not pictured: Alex McLaury. Finding a Weigh to Help By: Dalton Croy Every year, Elk Point-Jefferson High School conducts a Thanksgiving Food Drive, and this year was no different. From November 1226, high school homerooms collected non-perishable food items for community members who are in need. At the end of the food drive, items were collected on Monday, November 26, and the boxes were weighed. All in all, the high school donated 935.2 pounds of food for the local food pantry, including both cash and food donations. The food drive was also a contest of sorts. Once each homeroom’s boxes were weighed, the total weight was divided by the number of stu- dents in the homeroom; those numbers decided the winners of the food drive competition. In first place was Mrs. Hawley’s homeroom with 153.4 pounds of food, averaging 10.2 pounds donated per student. Second place went to Mrs. Norris’s homeroom with 129.8 pounds of food, averaging 9.3 pounds per student. Third place went to Mr. Knippling’s homeroom with a total of 93.5 pounds, averaging 7.8 pounds per student. First and second place winners received breakfast pizza as a reward. The group in fifth place, Mr. Fisher’s homeroom, received breakfast doughnuts. Congratulations to the winning homerooms, and thank you to all for the generous donations. Student council members (L-R) Maria Corio, Stacie McLaury, Cody Reed, Jenny Dailey, Jordan Brandon, and Alex McLaury prepare food drive donations to be taken to the local food pantry. lars that every member must work towards: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Members are pinned into the society by an adult of their choosing. Many of the new members chose parents, siblings, or even coaches to pin them into NHS. Rita Ahmann, NHS advisor since 1985, reflected on the occasion. “When I sit and listen to the students at the induction ceremony, I look at the current members and look at the new members and think of the greatness and potential in all those lives. I am looking at students who are extremely talented in a host of different ways. They are interested in learning and not afraid to study and work hard to achieve their goals. What an honor to be a part of all those lives.” The National Honor Society welcomes these outstanding new members into the organization. They will help to make a difference in the school and community through the various activities of the NHS. Little Huskies, Big Feast EPJ kindergarteners celebrated Thanksgiving by holding a traditional feast on the afternoon of November 26. Students learned about Pilgrims and their relationship with Native Americans, created headwear suitable for the occasion, and learned how to churn butter the old fashioned way. Coats for a Cause By: Mariah Heckathorn As the holidays come around, everyone is thinking of others. EPJ middle school students are thinking of others too, especially now that the temperature is dropping. The students are pairing with KMEG and Siouxland Coats for Kids to donate winter clothing items such as gently used coats or new hats and gloves. All middle school homerooms will be gathering coats from December 2 through December 13. The individual homerooms are competing against each other to see who can collect the most cold-weather gear. First, second and third prizes will be awarded to the most generous homerooms. The homeroom with the most points at the end of the event will be awarded first place. Points are determined by the type and amount of items that are donated. Coats are worth five points; hats and gloves are worth one point each. Every year, the middle school homerooms compete in what is known as the Battle of the Homerooms. This involves classroom decorations, the coat drive, and various games. The first, second, and third place winners of the coat drive get a head start in the Battle, with extra points towards their score. For more information or to donate to the coat drive, call EPJ school at 356-5800. Senior Spotlights This week our spotlights shine on Jarod Anthony Mau and Kaylee Rae Smith. Jarod and Kaylee are two of the 47 talented seniors who will graduate this May. EPJ wishes both Jarod and Kaylee a bright future filled with opportunities. Jarod Mau Kaylee Smith Parents: Tony Mau and Donna Mau Siblings: Melissa, and stepbrothers Cooper and Hayden Birthday: April 4, 1996 Future Plans: graduate and attend college HS Activities: baseball, band, jazz band, basketball, and golf Little-known Fact about Me: I love cookies n’cream ice cream. Famous-person Crush: Melanie Iglesias I’ve Always Wanted to Visit: Hawaii Hobbies: golfing, hanging out with friends, playing video games Age I’d Love to be Forever: 23 - You are old enough to do anything, but at the same time, you are young. Advice for Underclassmen: Listen to upperclassmen...and your teachers. FAVORITES: Quote: “You need to be your own individual.” - 2 Chainz School Memory: doing crazy cheers at volleyball games, and my hole-in-one at Beresford Superhero: Aquaman Movies: The Other Guys and Vantage Point TV Show: Whose Line Is It Anyway? Food: steak and potatoes HS Class: band Song/Artist: Tiny Tim, Fresh Prince (Will Smith), Tyga, R. Kelly, Jon Lajoie Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings School Lunch: The Classic: chili cheeseburgers Holiday: Christmas Color: aquamarine Song: “I Believe I Can Fly” Parents: Kevin Smith and Trisha Smith Siblings: Kirstie and Kelsey Smith Birthday: January 29, 1995 Future Plans: attend WIT and earn a general education degree Little-known Fact about Me: I like to read, draw, and dance. Famous-person Crush: Channing Tatum Role Model: Mom - because no matter what happens, she is always there for me, and she is the strongest person I know. I’ve Always Wanted to Visit: Paris Age I’d Love to be Forever: 21 - there aren’t any restrictions that you may have now. Advice for Underclassmen: It doesn’t matter who your friends are or what sports you’re in because it’s not going to make a difference after high school. FAVORITES: Quote: “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” - George Bernard Shaw Superhero: Batman Movies: Pirates of the Carribbean; The Hunger Games TV Show: Beverly Hills 90210 Book/Author: Private seriesKate Brian; The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins; Top 8-Katie Finn Food: Chinese food, pizza HS Class: psychology Song/Artist: Pink, Green Day, Shinedown, Eminem School Lunch: burritos Store: Tilly’s Music: pop and rock Husky Events This Week Thursday (12/5): 7/8 GBB with Vermillion at 4:30 K-4 Music Concert at 7:00 Friday (12/6): 7/8 GBB with Canton at 4:30 Saturday (12/7): Wrestling at Flandreau at 10:00 GBB at Irene at 9:00 Boys BB at Wakonda at 9:00 Monday (12/9): 7/8 GBB at Dakota Valley at 4:30 Tuesday (12/10): GBB with Vermillion at 5:00 Co-Editors: Conner Kneip, Stacie McLauryAdvisor: Lori Hawley Staff: Maria Corio, Andrew Flannery, Heaven Zevenbergen, Dalton Croy, Elena Giorgio, Mariah Heckathorn