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The Dog Pound
...it’s a great day to be a bulldog
Coeditor: Kyle Kommes
Coeditor: Matt Ellefson
February
2015
Bulldogs clinch Lakes Conference title
By Tyler Ahlrich
Congratulations to the boys’
basketball team on their
victory over Spirit Lake on
Tuesday, February 10, to
clinch the Lakes Conference
title. The Dogs ended the
season with 13 wins and one
loss in the Lakes Conference.
Senior
Logan
Schneider says, “It was
very exciting to watch the
team progress and get better
throughout the season. It
was nice to get the win and
the title.” When asked what
he will miss the most Logan
says, “I will miss all the fun
times at practice and on the
bus rides.”
Senior
Tyler
Borchers who averaged 17.3
points per game says, “It was
a good quality win against
Spirit Lake.” When asked
what he will miss the most
he says, “I will miss being
around all the guys and all
the fun memories on and
off the court.”
Beating
Hull
Western Christian twice
are among Caleb Cline’s
favorite
memories
along with capturing the
conference title on our
home court.
Caleb
adds,
“Winning
the
Lakes
Conference was something
I wanted to accomplish my
senior year.” The senior
says that he will miss the
team when the season ends
because “my teammates are
amazing.”
Senior
Tyler
Paulson says, “It feels
absolutely amazing to win
the conference. We worked
so hard to get here, and we
deserve it.” Tyler will miss
playing in front of all the
students and the fans at home
games. Tyler also says he
will always remember the
good memories in the locker
room after the wins.
Junior Koster Buss
will miss the seniors next
year, “I will miss the presence
of Peter Meis,” he adds.
m o r e
action, Cole
Berkenpas,
Dominic
Loutsch,
Shannon
Robins,
Ellen Meis,
Peter Meis,
Jocelyn
Hernandez,
Cole Ernst,
K a j s a
Hallberg,
A i m e e
Luksan, Kelsey Moller,
Shania
DeBoer,
Jack
Eckstaine, Jayme Kelly and
Charlie Ellis.
The
other
four
groups were selected to
perform. They are: Radio
Broadcasting KNTC, Dayton
Rand, Lauren Maddox, and
Glen Clark; Group ImprovEmma Parry, Jenn Arnold,
Jayme Kelly, Maria Renken,
and Madisen Parker; Group
Improv- Caden Washburn,
Noah Waston, and Riley
Kluver; Ensemble ActingCaptive Audience, David
Barker,
Maria
Renken,
Shania DeBoer, and Trevor
Kliever. These entries will
perform in Ames IA, on
February 21.
The speech coaches
and performers are proud of
the hard work everyone put
into this large group speech
season!
Seven LCHS groups make All-State selection
By Shania DeBoer
The LCHS large group
speech team is honored to
have seven events make AllState.
Mrs. Erin Ohrlund
states, “I am very proud of all
the groups that went to state.
Everyone did an amazing
job! The groups that made it
to All-State definitely deserve
it!”
The
following
entries were selected for AllState but will not perform:
Ensemble Acting- The First
Time Club, Katy Price, Kajsa
Hallberg, Caitlin Niehus, and
Shannon Robins; Solo MimeGolf Glory, Tyler Carlson;
Readers Theatre- Action
News, now with ten percent
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Clark enjoys representing junior class Swinter great success
By Thomas Havey
Last year, Glen Clark was
voted junior class president by
his fellow classmates.
Glen states, “I wanted
to be the class president
because Glen Oakley Clark
does not sound as good as Glen
Oakley Clark, Junior Class
President.”
Glen admits that the
election process to become
class president was easy. He
states, “All you need is a sheet
full of signatures from people
who know you’ll make a good
representative.”
People may wonder
what it takes to be a class
president, Glen says, “You
need to be able to speak in
front of large groups of people
and put the class’s needs first.”
Glen sets goals for the
junior class this year. He adds,
“Well, we already won best
float for homecoming, so now
the only goal we have left is to
make sure prom is as awesome
as it can be.”
Glen has made junior
year fun for the class and
school. This great president
is not sure if he will run for
president next year because
he would like to end his
presidency on a high note.
The student council sponsored the Swinter dance party.
By Amanda Schwartz
Large Group Speech: 24 entries
moved on to state competition
By Shania DeBoer
Congratulations to the 24 large
group LCHS speech entries
that earned the right to perform
in the state speech contest
held at Sioux City East High
School on Saturday, February
7. Performers at state speech
earned division one ratings at
district speech contest.
Of the 32 events
competing at district contest,
24 earned a division one rating
and moved onto state contest. The varsity speech
events performed at state are
as follows: Readers Theatre:
Action News with 10% More
Action;
Choral
Reading:
Dating Through the Decades;
Ensemble Acting: First Time
Club and Captive Audience;
Group Mime: Hansel and
Gretel, Sibling Rivalry, and
Camping with Mom; Solo
Mime: Magic Show and Golf
Glory; Group Improv: Arnold,
Koley, and Carlson; Musical
Theatre: Chicago and Edges;
Short Film: Adams and Beach;
Radio: KNTC; TV: KLAN. The freshman team
also had many events move
onto state. The events include:
Ensemble Acting: Timothy
Meyer’s
Vomit;
Musical
Theatre:
Mary
Poppins;
Group Improv: Boehme, and
Washburn; Group Mime: Show
Choir; Short Film: Hardyk.
What to know about odd even parking
By Thomas Havey
Odd even parking is becoming
more of a hassle every day for
LCHS students. Odd even parking means
that on odd numbered d a y s ,
people are required to p a r k
on the odd numbered houses
side of the street. On even
numbered days, people must
park on the even numbered
side of the street. People who do not have their
car parked on the right side
of the street by midnight will
receive a $25 ticket. People
who do not pay their ticket in
48 hours, will pay double, $50.
Odd even parking lasts from
November to April.
Senior
Shania
DeBoer shared her feelings
about odd even parking, “I am
not impressed with odd even
parking since the snowplows
barely scrape the roads off.”
Ben Morehead states,
“Merrill does not even own a
snowplow.”
Cassidy
Utesch
exclaims, “It is stupid when I
do not even live in town, and I
get a ticket!”
Junior Preston Vore
states, “Tickets should not
be handed out to innocent
youngsters when there is no
snow on the streets.”
Emma Hunter states,
“Odd even parking is a joke
because my street does not
even get plowed half of the
time, but tickets still get
handed out.”
Even though students
do not like odd even parking,
they understand that it is the
law. So if you do not want
to pay the fine, do not do the
crime.
Summer and winter is the
perfect combination. If you
agree, then Swinter is the
perfect shindig for you.
On Friday, February
6, in Carey Gymnasium just
over 100 students participated
in games and danced the night
away at the Swinter dance.
Danielle
Martin
won the free parking pass.
Cameron Buhman won first
place in the limbo contest.
“I wish we could
have a Swinter every
weekend,”
states
Kelli
Susemihl, “I really enjoyed
Swinter. It was super fun
to watch everyone dance,
and the limbo contest was
hilarious. I think everyone
had a great time. I sure know
I did.”
“I
was
really
disappointed when I found
out I had to work and could
not go to the game or Swinter.
I regret not being able to go,”
senior Ellie Ludwigs says.
Many people would
love to have more dances
like Swinter, the highlight of
the New Year. If you want to
show off some of your sweet
moves while wearing shorts
in the middle of winter,
Swinter is the place to be.
Service hours for opens
By Sarah Schwartz
Many
underclassmen
look
forward to the day when their
senior year comes and they can
have senior opens. Open study
halls are awarded to seniors who
submit four community service
hours first semester and eight
more hours second semester. The
policy is a win-win situation.
Community service is a great way
to help people in the community,
and seniors earn the opportunity
to show they are responsible
students.
Miss
Luksan
encourages underclassmen to
try different volunteer activities
to gain connections within the
community.
Larissa
Vanderploeg
helped with her church’s vacation
bible school program. She
enjoyed knowing she was making
a difference in the community.
David Barker also enjoyed
working with the little lids at his
church’s youth program.
Even though senior
Erick Auyon does not have
any opens, he suggests that
underclassmen
consider
volunteering at nursing homes
or retirement facilities. He also
states that the local YMCA is a
great option.
Ivan Espinoza’s advice
to underclassmen is to volunteer
with a friend to pass the time and
have fun.
Starting community service
earlier is beneficial. Get busy and
start helping others today!
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Prom Prep: To tan or not to tan?
By Susan Letsch
Tis’ the season for tanning
beds and browned skin. Prom
is coming up fast and this
reporter wanted to know,
“Who is tanning and why?” A few wonderful
students
volunteered
to
give their opinion regarding
tanning.
Andrew
Dietrich
says, “I plan on it; I really want
that jersey shore look!”
Turner
Manley
advises Dietrich, “Go for
the natural look; I feel like it
would really fit you!”
Emma Hunter tans
because she can do so for free
because she works at a tanning
salon. As an employee in
the business, Emma advises,
“Don’t be orange; don’t be a
Dorito.”
Ashley Christensen
is proud to announce that she
tans in a tanning bed for an
average of 20 minutes each
time and that she would never
spray tan. “That’s just not
natural” Ashley wants to be a
“bronze goddess.”
Kassidy Rieken tells
the Dog Pound staff that, of
course, she tans. “I just don’t
want to look pale.” says
Kassidy.
On the other hand,
Jonathan Timp is proud of his
“pasty” skin. He neither tans
nor spray tans. He prefers the
“all natural” look.
Austin Popken tells
readers, “I don’t tan because
I’m naturally tan!”
When asked if she
tans or spray tans, Allie Rieken
replies, “Yes I tan. I have a
new tanning bed!”
Freshman of the month
enjoys LCHS athletics
Crabby students voice pet peeves
By Ashley Christensen
Do some things just get your
goat this time of year? Grind
your gears? You just wish they
would go away?
Pet peeves. We all
have them. As winter slowly
winds down, students are
expressing pet peeves as their
stress levels rise. Read on.
Freshman
Alaina
Kessenich
states,
“My
pet peeve is when the
upperclassmen call freshmen
weird, but in reality we are all
weird.”
Junior
Samantha
Fenner says, “My biggest pet
peeve is PDA in the hallway.”
Freshman
Sydney
Schurr doesn’t like when
people walk so slowly in the
hallways.
Sophomore Maddy
Hunter really hates when
people call her by her older
sibling’s name.
Freshman
Alec
Rieken’s biggest pet peeve is
when people don’t shower.
Junior Mikayla Stone
states, “My pet peeves include
books that have bad endings
and people that ask questions
right after the teacher just
got done explaining the
directions.”
Junior Oscar Otero’s
pet peeve is when people chew
their gum really loudly.
Sophomore
Mary
Meis says, “My biggest pet
peeves are itchy tags on shirts
and being hungry.”
live in a big city like Chicago
because I think it would be fun
and great being out there in the
world with a bunch of people.”
“I want to have the
world’s biggest beard because
it is possible for me,” says
senior Ethan Haneklaus. When
asked if he would ever shave
his beard he answered, “Never
going to happen because I love
my beard more than food, and
I love food more than people.”
Sophomore
Craig
Schwartz has a goal he thinks
will be easy to reach. “I want
to become super rich, so I can
get all the ladies,” he says with
a wink and a smirk.
“I really want to
swim with dolphins because
it sounds fun,” says senior
Nicole Koopman.
“I want to create
a bucket list,” senior Ellie
Ludwigs says.
Bucket lists are easy
to create. Just think of things
you dream of accomplishing
before your time comes. Think
of crazy things that you think
you would never be able to do.
Write them down and check
them off, one by one.
Bucket List: Before I die…
By Amanda Schwartz
A bucket list is a number of
experiences or achievements
that people hope to have
or accomplish during their
lifetime. People can have as
many things as they want on a
bucket list. A bucket list usually
contains things like “jump out
of a plane” or “go scuba diving
in the Mediterranean Sea.”
My number one
thing I want to do before I die
is live in Greece for years on
end because it is my favorite
country.
Freshman Elizabeth
Ihrke says, “The number one
thing on my bucket list is to
Gabe Eckstaine stays busy as a four sport athlete.
By Thomas Havey
Every few months one lucky is not a problem for Gabe.
freshman is chosen for this He loves the school lunches
prestigious award. The lucky because the food always tastes
freshman this month is Gabe great.
Eckstaine, a member of the Gabe is looking
baseball, basketball, football, forward to the next three years
and track teams.
of high school. He states, “I
“Winning freshman hope I will be able to win state
of the month is
championships in
by far the greatest
all of my sports,
achievement
and I also am
I have ever
looking forward
received, but I
to
watching
am going to stay I am very happy for Will
Pottebaum
Gabe because
humble and keep
breaking
ankles
he
has wanted to with his ball
working,” states
be the freshman handling skills.”
Gabe.
of
the month for F r e s h m a n
T h e
a
very
long time. Will Pottebaum
freshman
is
enjoying
high
states, “I am very
-Will Pottebaum happy for Gabe
school and his
classes. He adds,
because he has
“Intro to careers
wanted to be the
is my favorite
freshman of the
class because not
month for a very
only do I learn,
long time, and now
but I also have fun with my he finally is.”
friends.”
To be nominated
Gabe said his favorite for freshman of the month,
activity this year is playing on students not only need to be in
the basketball team during this plenty of activities but also be
great season.
good students in the classroom.
Staying on campus
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Busy sophomore student of the month
By Matt Ellefson
Kajsa Brittany Ailis Hallberg
is the LCHS student of the
month. The busy sophomore is
involved in orchestra, Candas
de Camara, band, Chamber
Choir, Solo and Ensemble,
All-State Orchestra, Musical
Pit, Honor Orchestra, Honor
Band, Large Group Speech,
Individual Speech, Girl Scouts,
Dance at the Central Dance
Academy, watercolor classes,
Youth Committee at Church,
People of Praise, German
Club, and Color Guard.
This year, Kajsa’s
busy school schedule includes:
Band, Orchestra, American
History, Health, Intro to
Business, Modern Algebra 2,
Chamber Choir, Sophomore
English,
Strength
and
Conditioning, and Biology.
She says, “My favorite class is
orchestra because I get to play
my violin.”
The
sophomore’s
hobbies include: reading,
writing,
music,
painting,
drawing,
speech,
dance,
and
sewing.
When asked
what
she
looks forward
to throughout
h i g h
school, she
responded, “I
look forward
to all the
different
opportunities
it presents.”
When asked
about
her
favorite teacher Kajsa Hallberg has a very busy schedule this year.
at LCHS, she
replied, “Mrs. Permeswaran something about LCHS, she
because she is just awesome!” would add other languages
Kajsa’s pet peeves and she hopes that one of them
are people who swear all the would be German.
Kajsa’s plan for the
time, people who are shallow- future
is
to double major in
minded, and the words “To be
fashion
design
and fashion
continued” at the end of a TV
merchandising
in
college.
show.
If she could change
Teacher advice: If I knew then
what I know now...
By Emma Hunter
What seems like a short (or
maybe not so short) time ago,
the teachers helping students
through high school were once
in our shoes. As ready and
independent as seniors feel
while moving on to the next
chapter in their lives, some
teachers suggest slowing down
and taking some advice. Ask
questions and listen to the tips
teachers have to offer. Here is some information
LCHS teachers wish their high
school teachers would have
told them during their senior
year.
Senora Horan says,
“I wish teachers would have
told me more about getting
involved in activities at
college- intramurals, dorm
councils, student organizations
and government- It’s easy to
get stuck in the serious stuff of
college and forget about trying
other things, which may look
really good on resumes.” Senora Horan offers
the advice to work hard on
school work, but make sure to
engage in good fun and make
lasting friendships.
Mrs.
Sherri
Permeswaran states, “I wish
they would have encouraged
me to go to a bigger university
farther from home. I wish they
would have told me not to be
afraid!”
Mrs. P also advises
seniors to work hard in
activities, as they may not get
the chance to be involved like
this again.
Mrs.
Rachel
Cunningham says, “I wish
teachers would have told
me how important it was to
actually read the textbook (not
just read it to find the answer,
but actually READ it). If
someone had actually punished
me for procrastination, that
might have been helpful as
well.”
Mrs.
Cunningham
adds that the little things
seniors stress over now will not
matter in the future. Always
have a “big picture” mind set.
Mr. Judd Kopperud
states, “You learn so many
more important lessons in
life than what you will find
in textbooks.” He suggests
using a positive attitude with
teachers.
College English students begin
History vs. Hollywood projects
By Regan Zollman
College English students are
starting their biggest project
of the year. The History vs.
Hollywood project is assigned
to compare and contrast
movies that are based on true
stories with what actually
happened.
Shania DeBoer will
present the movie Chicago.
The senior thinks it will be fun
but sounds like a lot of work.
Hannah
Harnack
states, “I am excited but very
nervous.” Hannah picked the
movie A League of Their Own.
Lexi Smit comments,
“I picked the movie Zero Dark
Thirty. It is going to take time
and will put a lot of pressure on
the seniors to do their best.”
Allie Rieken says, “I
will enjoy watching the movie
and learning realistic facts
about the movie 21, but I do
not want to present in front of
the entire class.”
K a s s i d y
Rieken, who is researching
the movie Freedom Writers,
is excited to see other
presentations but she expects
the project to be very time
consuming.
Chase Schoenfelder
states, “I decided to research
Captain Philips. This is
definitely going to be a
challenge, but I enjoy how
we compare and contrast the
movie and what happened in
reality.”
Mrs. Nancy Isebrand
comments, “I help the students
cut video clips from the movie
that will be presented. It takes
a lot of my time to help and it is
appreciated when the students
ask ahead of time when to
come in and actually come in
when they say. When students
come in ready to go it will only
take about 20 minutes, but if
students are not prepared then
it could take more than an
hour.”
The students will start
presenting in March and will
finish their presentations in
May. Presentations should be
18 to 20 minutes long.
Saving money at the pump
By Katherine Shallau
Gas prices declined quickly
in the last few months. This
made many students with cars
excited because they did not
have to spend as much money
to get between school, work,
and home. The extra money
can be saved for college or
other things that they need.
They can also spend this
money for things that they
want. Though gas prices are
now going back up, that was a
nice break from not spending
so much money on gas!
As of the first week of
February, gas prices declined
36 percent since the highest
price back in late April.
September 25 was the last day
of high gas prices. The first
week of February some gas
prices in Le Mars are at $2 a
gallon. The national gas price
dropped an average of $1 per
gallon. Though students are
upset because they do not get
to save their gas money up
anymore, analysts say the good
news is that prices probably
will not shoot up much after
they bottom out and likely
will average under $3 a gallon
throughout 2015.
It was a nice break
from not spending so much
money on gas the last four
months. Now gas prices are
rising, so if you want cheap
gas get it now because gas
prices will be back up in the $3
range soon.
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Wacky laws on the books Manley sports facial hair of the month
By Sarah Schwartz
Many people complain about
normal, everyday laws that are
in place. What some people do
not realize is some truly wacky
laws are on the books.
In Iowa, a piano
player with only one arm must
play for free. Also, for all the
couples reading this, kisses
may not last for more than
five minutes in public. People
might also receive a fine if their
horse is parked too close to a
fire hydrant. Be sure to move
your horse!
Sorry to all the people
in Cedar Rapids because it
is illegal to predict the future
within city limits. Shucks!
The
“ice
cream
man and a truck are illegal
in Indianola, Iowa. No more
cheerful music and colorful ice
cream trucks.
Even though Iowa
has some weird laws in Iowa,
By Kyle Kommes
many other states have their
own weird laws.
In Alabama, it is
illegal to wear a fake mustache
to church. Beware imposters!
In Michigan, it is
illegal for a woman to cut her
hair without her husband’s
permission. Be prepared for
some long hair all you single
ladies!
In North Carolina,
it is forbidden to sing offkey. North Carolina is full of
harmonious music now.
The United States
Army introduced camels into
the desert in Arizona. Now that
these camels are a protected
species, it is illegal to kill them.
Although these laws
may seem wacky, they had a
purpose at one point in history
and were adopted into law.
The sweet or salty snack debate
By Shania DeBoer
After school or practice many
students are hungry, but it
may be a couple hours before
dinner. People often reach for
a snack to tide them over. The
next decision is one plenty
of people have a hard time
making. Do you reach for a
sweet snack? Or a salty one?
When asked if she
preferred a sweet or salty
snack junior, Madi Martin
states, “Sweet. I have a bit of
a sweet tooth.”
Freshmen
Logan
Lancaster and Zach Rolfes
both enjoy sweet snacks.
Secretary
Amy
Davis and senior Jayme Kelly
say,”Salty.”
After being asked if
he likes salty or sweet snacks,
Chase Schonfelder states, “I
have a favorite salty snack
actually; it’s salted peanuts.”
When
asked
if
they reach for sweet or salty
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snacks, sophomores Silas
Buss, Paul Meis, and Colton
Beitelspacher all prefer sweet
snacks.
Although
many
people know whether or not
they like sweet or salty better,
some people cannot answer
this difficult question.
Lexi Smit states, “I
like both. It just depends on
the day.”
Emma Hunter agrees
with Lexi and says, “It depends
on what week of the month it
is.”
Vice principal Mr.
Neal Utesch declares he
cannot choose; he likes both.
If you cannot choose
between these two great
choices, there is a way to get
both! A salty yet sweet snack is
popcorn with M&M’s added. This easy and delicious
snack is one way to get your
sweet and salty fix!
Although
senior
Dayton
Rand’s articles are a tough act
to follow, here goes.
This month, the facial
hair of the month man is long
overdue for some recognition
of his marvelous beard. Who is
this man? No other than senior,
Turner Manley.
Many
people
recognize Turner for his
amazing tennis and bowling
skills. Others might recognize
him as a cashier at your Le
Mars Hy-Vee. Nevertheless,
Turner needs to be recognized
for his beard’s greatness.
Turner has grown
his amazing brown beard
since no-shave November. It
may look like only a month’s
growth, but not shaving for
three months, Mr. Manley has
shown true dedication to the
world of beards.
Admitting that he is
trying to look like Will Ferrell,
Turner recalls that he has
wanted to grow a beard since
he was a little kid.
Today Turner is
living that dream
and living it right.
S o m e
students
have
noticed the beard.
Senior
Alex
Daggett says, “I
think
Turner’s
beard helps him
with his tennis
abilities.”
Junior
Cody Beck and
senior
Kyle
Williams
think
Turner’s beard is Turner has been growing has beard since noquite full on his shave November
face.
chosen for this honor his whole
Turner says, “To the life.
people who see my beard, just When you see Turner
know that most people are walking the halls, thank him
trying to adopt the beard; I was for his great service to the
born with it.”
beard community. A true man
Turner is honored to behind that beard, Turner
have been chosen for facial Manley is the February facial
hair of the month. The senior hair of the month recipient.
admits he has wanted to be
Musicians prepare for solo and ensemble contest
By Emma Hunter
It’s that time of year again!
Preparations for solo and
ensemble contest are slowly
but surely beginning. For those
who do not know, solo and
ensemble contest is a vocal
and instrumental competition
where students perform solos
or perform as a group. Vocal
groups can be strictly men or
women or mixed.
Choir students can
also perform in chamber
choir or Madrigal. Band
and orchestra students also
participate in this competition.
Mr. Randy Ewing,
Mr. Curt Ohrlund, and Mr.
Ted Hallberg have their
work cut out for them when
putting together groups or
choosing music for each solo
or ensemble. These fabulous
directors put a lot
of time and effort
into choosing the
perfect pieces for
each person, as well
as getting the music
copied
and
into
students’ hands.
The students
put countless hours
of
practice
into
making sure each
song is memorized Chandler Golladay practices his solo
and learned perfectly.
be judged, such as posture,
Practices can range from facial expression, and even
early mornings before school, foot placement.
to practices during opens
This year, solo and
and study halls, to practices ensemble contest will be held
squeezed in after school.
at the Spencer Community
Not only do students High School on Saturday,
need to learn and memorize the March 28. Come, watch, and
music, they also have to work support the talented LCHS
on other little things that will students.
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Rieken makes first team
all conference
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Sophomore steps up selfie game
By Emma Hunter
Kassidy Rieken goes up for the bucket.
By Matt Ellefson
Congratulations to Kassidy
Marie Rieken on her basketball
first team all conference
selection. Kassidy will also
represent Northwest Iowa in
the Iowa Basketball Coaches
Association (IBCA) game on
March 28 at Dallas Center.
The featured athlete of
the month is also commended
for her commitment and talent
that she brings to LCHS sports.
The senior plays basketball
and softball for the bulldogs.
The senior averaged
13 points per game this season
in basketball. A key role as a
leader on the team, Kassidy is
also a team captain.
Coach Judd Kopperud
states, “Kassidy Rieken is one
of the most dedicated, hardestworking students that I have
ever worked with. It has been
a privilege to have her in
class as a student and on the
court in basketball. She will
be successful at whatever she
chooses to do in life.”
Mitchell
Sitzmann
says, “Kassidy is a great
player, and I enjoy watching
her dominate in the post!”
Tyler Borchers states,
“I see Kassidy working out in
the off-season to help improve
her skills and strength. She
definitely deserves this award.”
Holly
Schneider
states, “Kassidy is a great
teammate, and I enjoy playing
with her because I can always
count on her to score in critical
moments!”
Emily Zink says,
“Kassidy deserves this great
recognition because she is truly
committed to the basketball
program.”
Kassidy is humbled
to be chosen as athlete of the
month. The senior states, “I
feel very wonderful to be
chosen as the athlete of the
month.”
Kassidy made second
team all-conference and the
all-district team during her
junior year basketball season.
Last softball season,
Kassidy helped lead the team to
state by batting .320. Kassidy
plays pitcher, third base, and
shortstop for the softball team.
In addition, she made second
team all-conference.
Local selfie enthusiast, Kelli
Susemihl, has taken her selfie
taking game up to the next
level. This sophomore invested
in a selfie stick, a long pole
that allows the user to take
extraordinary selfies or group
pictures.
When Kelli noticed
that taking pictures with the
“squad” was getting difficult,
she decided to invest in her
stick so that all the members
could get in on a quality selfie.
“Owning a selfie stick
allows me to take pictures
anywhere and everywhere
with anyone, because who
wouldn’t want to take a picture
with a selfie stick?” says Kelli.
The selfie stick,
fondly known as Lenny,
made LCHS history when its
first picture was snapped in
the school lunch room. This
picture featured the whole
“squad” and Kelli. Check it
out on her Instagram tag, @
kelli_susemihl.
When asked if she
would suggest this purchase
to
other
people,
Kelli
responds, “I suggest that Mr.
Judd Kopperud go out and
buy a selfie stick because he
obviously does not appreciate
the magic.”
Kelli brings her
beloved selfie stick wherever
she goes, just in case she
finds some good lighting
to compliment her face or
flaming red hair. “I would like to add that my
selfie stick is looking forward
to Prom (cough cough), Costa
Rica, and Florida with the Big
Red Band,” adds Kelli.
going to make a giant Jordan
shoe box storage thing for his
shoes, and when he opens it
have it say: Prom?
Junior Girl #3: I want
to get asked. I want him to
do something with a softball
theme or just something cute!
Junior Boy #1: I’m
going to fill her car with
balloons and write ‘PROM?’
all over the outside.
Junior Boy #2: I’m
going to ask her to come over
to my house, bring in my
sister’s new baby kitten and
say, “You’d have to be kitten
me if you think we wouldn’t
be purrrrty at prom!”
Junior
Boy
#3:
Wouldn’t it be cool if I got her
a bouquet of suckers and say,
“Prom would suck without
you! Please go to prom with
me!”
Junior Boy #4: She
loves the movie Up, and I’m
going to get a million balloons
and ask her if she will fly up to
prom with me.
Senior Girl #1: It
would be so cool if he and his
friends got T-shirts that said
“P-R-O-M-?” and he jumped
out at me!
Senior Girl #2: Food!
Food! Food! I hope he writes
something cute, but if he brings
me hot wings and some ranch,
he’s got me already!
Senior Boy: Can’t I
just ask her to go to prom with
me?
Promposals
are
everywhere! Keep an eye out!
Let the “promposals” begin
By Susan Letsch
Prom is right around the
corner, and LCHS students
are scrambling to find their
perfect date. From flowers
to fireworks, LCHS students
have thousands of ideas when
it comes to asking or getting
asked to prom this year. LCHS
students who wish to remain
anonymous were asked to
share their ideas.
Freshman girl: I hope
he brings balloons and flowers
with a cute poem or something!
Sophomore
girl:
Something with sports. He
better bring candy, too!
Junior Girl #1: I’m
going to get him a fish and say,
“You’re the only fish in my
sea; will you go to prom with
me?”
Junior Girl #2: I’m
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Athletes prepare for spring sports
By Turner Manley
Spring is fast approaching
which means no more snow
and lots of rain, spring also
brings back outside sports like
tennis and track/field. We’re just a month away
from tennis and track starting,
some athletes are starting to
prepare for their respective
seasons. The tennis season
begins on March 20. Some
tennis team members were
interviewed about getting
ready for the season.
Thomas Havey, the
number four to on the ladder to
start the season, states, “I am
going to the Four Seasons for
lessons.”
Matt Ellefson, the
number one player for LCHS
says, “I am taking private
lessons every week at the 4
seasons.”
Chris
Moir,
the
number three player right now,
says, “I am pumping some iron
and also play at the Orange
City Student Center.” The last tennis player
interviewed was Alex Mahan
who states “I play when I can
and will also hit against the
wall at Westmar when the
snow is clear.”
The other big sport
in the spring is track and
field. Some members were
interviewed.
Alex
Paul,
an
experienced thrower states, “I
am hitting the weight, so I can
throw farther.” Rose
Pelelo-Ray,
a senior sprinter, says she is
“catching some Zs and eating
peppers.”
Another
sprinter,
Noah Scheitler says he is
playing xbox and improving
his hand-eye coordination.
Most
athletes are
training hard for their seasons.
March Madness: Coming
soon to a TV near you
By Tanner Poeckes
Thomas Havey serving the ball to
his opponent last season
With NFL football coming to
an end, everyone is in a slump.
What’s right around the corner
though? It’s March which
means the start of March
Madness!
Everyone is excited
to get a team together and
start filling out bracket to try
and win some easy cash. The
chances of getting a perfect
bracket is one in five billion!
Brackets are expected to reach
$12 billion on betting for
March Madness exceeding
betting on the Super Bowl
which was $10 billion.
Sixty-eight
teams
participate in the bracket.
The first round will be held
in Dayton on March 17. The
championship game will take
place in Indianapolis on April
6.
Mitchell Mullally and
Brody Karr are both planning
on filling out a bracket.
Mitchell wants Duke to win
the whole thing. Brody wants
Virginia to win. All Chase
Schoenfelder has to say is, “Go
Gators!”
March
Madness
brings in a lot of money from all
over. A 30-second commercial
during the tournament costs
$1.42 million.
March
Madness
is one of the more viewed
athletic events on TV after the
Superbowl. March Madness is
going to be an exciting year
with a lot of very good teams!
Don’t forget to watch the first
game on March 17.
Ask Annie
Junior best dressed at LCHS
Annie Bannanie is back at it! Saving friendships by day and
giving advice by night, she’s a regular, everyday superhero.
LCHS students have been wondering, who is Annie? Where
did she come from? Well, here are a few of her followers’
submissions. Send her a message, twitter her a tweet, slide into
her DMs just like these students did.
Keeley Joyce, @Kiwi_Sherlock asks Annie, “Why are
all the freshman girls so excited for a prom they pry aren’t going
to?” Annie Bannanie, @LCHSAskAnnie, replies, “Freshmen
need love, too!”
Glen Clark, @GlenOClark, tweeted, “Who wants an
orange Crush?” Hoping she could get him to send her a crush
can to quench her thirst, Annie made it clear she wanted one.
Clark replied, “ How am I supposed to send a soda can to an
anonymous newpaper persona?” Annie said, “ Send it to me;
I’m always in Mrs. Beach’s room!”
Kyle Kommes, @KommDog, “What should seniors do
to prepare for graduation?” Annie simply put it, “Graduate, pass
the classes, sleep a lot, save money!”
Logan Schneider, @LSchneider25, tweeted out,”Looks
like I’ll be riding solo for prom because no date #ohwell.”
Because she is such a hero, Annie did not want this young boy
to go to prom alone so she volunteered to be his date saying, “U
can take me!” Schneider replied, “But I don’t know who you
are!!!” Obviously it was Annie, “I’m Annie!” Unfortunately,
Schneider did not ask Annie to prom.
Drew Dickman, @Drewdickman, is a Gehlen student
who takes classes at LCHS, so he knew about the legendary,
Annie and decided to ask her a question. Dickman asks, “What
music should I listen to as I drive to LCHS everyday?” Annie
decided to go with a nice, classical artist,”Waka Flocka Flame!”
It is a difficult task to dress
up and look nice when school
starts every morning at 8:30
am. Most students roll out
of bed, (hopefully) take a
shower, and throw on a pair
of sweatpants. Comfortable is
the new casual at LCHS. But,
junior Preston Vore dresses
to impress because, simply,
“That’s the only way.”
Preston, this month’s
“Best Dressed,” is very
excited to accept this honor.
The junior states, “This is
better than when I found my
first chest hair.” Preston likes
to shop in stores like PacSun
and American Eagle, and he
chooses his clothes based on
color coordination and style.
He describes his particular
style as “better than Tyler
Pauley’s.”
Juniors
Amanda
Schwartz and Megan Schoen
agree that Preston dresses
better than they do.
Senior Lexi Smit
By Annie Banannie
By Hannah Harnack
adds that he always comes to
class “looking fly.”
Senior
Shania
DeBoer says, “I like his pants.”
Emily Zink, also a
senior, agrees that she is always
impressed with Preston’s outfit
combinations.
On the contrary,
junior Tyler Pauley declares
that a T-shirt and shorts are
much comfier and make for a
better outfit than what Preston
pulls out of his closet.
Juniors Amy Isebrand
and Quenton Boddie agree that
more variety would add to his
already decent style.
Preston will continue
to wake up in the morning and
dress to impress the students
and staff of LCHS. The
junior ends with some advice
for underclassmen. Preston
jokingly warns, “Don’t wear
joggers because I do not like
them, and I will not like you.”
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Dance exhibition features co-ed dance
By Regan Zollman
The Le Mars Community
Dance Team hosted their
annual exhibition on Friday,
February 13. The girls
performed all of the dances
performed at the home games
this year. Coach Amy Davis
invited many schools to
showcase their dances, but
only Hull Western Christian
and Storm Lake showed. Le
Mars performed 20 dances,
including solos, kids camp
dances, dances performed at
games, and the co-ed routine,
known to be the fans’ favorite
dance of the event.
Shania
DeBoer
stated, “Exhibition is one of
my favorite things to watch. I
look forward to seeing the coed dance each year because it
always makes me laugh. The
boys are very entertaining and
fun to watch.”
The
guys
who
danced include: Beau Ohm,
Mitch Sitzmann, Jon Landis,
Chase Schoenfelder, Tyler
Pauley, Logan Schneider, Matt
ACT vs. SAT
By Ashley Christensen
Ellefson, Trenton Hildbrands,
Chad Pratt, Tyler Paulson,
Quenton
Boddie,
Tyler
Borchers, Collin Nemmers,
Dylan Rarrat-Kass, Preston
Vore, and Alec Rieken. Each
of these boys was selected by
a dance team member.
Matt
Ellefson
commented, “Ellie Meade
asked me to be her partner,
and I was very excited that she
picked me.”
This
performance
was very special because it
Iphone vs. Galaxy phone
By Tyler Ahlrich
If you are in the market for
a new smart phone, the big
question is iPhone or Galaxy?
Many people have made the
switch from iphone to Galaxy
recently, but others remain
loyal to Apple.
Zach Schuett recently
bought a new phone. He had
an iphone and was ready for
an upgrade. He traded in his
phone for a new iphone 6 Plus
hoping it would live up to his
wildest expectations. After a
week of using it, he decided
the phone was not for him. The
senior went back and traded
for the new Galaxy Note.
Zach said, “I changed to
something new; it is kind of
like changing from Fruit of the
Loom underwear to American
Eagle underwear. They both do
the same job.”
Emily Zink says
that even if she could change
The Dog Pound
phones, she would still stick
with her iphone because those
other phones are “way too
confusing and harder to use.”
Janessa
Milbrodt
agrees that it would be way too
much work switching from an
iphone to a Galaxy.
Hunter Fedders uses a Galaxy.
He states, “I hate iTunes,
and Samsung is more user
friendly.”
This writer switched
from an iphone with no regrets.
There are so many more things
to do on the Galaxy. It is easier
to use. The Galaxy has many
more settings and options to
customize the phone to the
way that the owner wants it.
So if you are in the
market for a new phone and
contemplating what to get,
hopefully this cleared things
up.
was the last time most of the
girls will dance together. The
seniors Angel Lamoreux,
Paige
Tracey,
Emma
Bixenman, Regan Zollman,
Allison Perera, Ellie Meade,
Lexi Smit, Katie Ruhland, and
Lexie Klingbeil danced their
last season for LCHS.
Most of the girls spent their
entire high school career
dancing together, and they
have become a family.
When looking at college
acceptance
qualifications,
students see that colleges will
take either the ACT or SAT or
both.
The ACT is the
most commonly taken among
students in the Midwest, but
could the SAT benefit students
more depending on the area
they plan on majoring in? Let’s
take a look.
The ACT is a content
and comprehension based test
with five different subjects and
a writing portion if a student
would want to add that. The
content that is covered includes
grammar and usage, reading,
math, science reasoning, and
the optional writing. Most
questions are straight forward
and usually not too hard to
decipher. The difficulty of the
questions is random. The average composite score
ranges between 1-36 on the
five subjects. A student can
choose which set of scores to
send to colleges depending on
how many times they have the
test is taken. Every four year
college in the country will
accept ACT scores. The ACT
is also offered six times a year.
The SAT is a
reasoning based test with
seven different tests, but
some subjects have two tests.
The content covered includes
reading, vocabulary, grammar
and usage, writing, and math. Many of the questions
on the SAT are tricky and
can be worded in a way that
makes them harder to figure
out. The scoring of the SAT
ranges between 600-2400 for a
composite score. A student can
lose points for wrong answers
on the SAT. The question
difficulty increases as you
complete the section of the
test.
The SAT is most
popular among private schools,
but every four year college in
the country will also accept
SAT scores. The SAT is offered
seven times a year.
Out to lunch vs. school lunch
By Amanda Schwartz
Is going out to eat really worth
the cost?
Each day, dozens of
people go out to eat instead of
staying at school. Why? The
Dog Pound staff set out to find
the truth.
A meal at school
is both nutritious and tasty,
costing only $2.60 a meal.
That’s $13 a week. There are
salad options and always an
alternate hot food option to
choose from. People choose
to stay at school because they
cannot go out, they do not
have money, or they just feel
like staying and eating school
lunch.
Seniors Chad Pratt
and Mike Scheitler go out to
eat every day for lunch. When
asked why, both seniors said,
“Well, I can’t go home, and I’m
don’t want to be here,” says
definitely not staying here.”
The guys were asked Emma Hunter.
“I go home every day
to keep a tab on how much they spend in a week eating lunch because it’s less expensive,”
at fast food restaurants. They says Ashley Christensen
“I
leave
ate at a different
because I don’t
restaurant
each
want to wait in
day. Chad spent
$35 and Mike
Over the course that long line for
delicious
spent $30. This of the school year, that
averages out to the guys will spend food. The lunch
room is too hectic
around
$6.50
around $1,170
and I cannot deal
per day. Over
the course of eating at restaurants with it,” adds
for lunch.
Craig Schwartz
the school year,
“I
bring
the guys will
my own lunch
spend
around
because I’m a
$1,170 eating at
picky
person,”
restaurants
for
says
Maddy
lunch.
Other students shared Hunter
“I leave because I
why they choose to leave for only take two classes here,”
lunch.
“I leave because I says Turner Manley.
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Team Managers: The Real MVPs Funny Jokes Corner
By Turner Manley
By Kyle Kommes
While the boys basketball team
dominates on the court, other
hard working people work
tirelessly to keep everything
running smoothly. Managers
are the backbone to any team
providing the glue that holds
everything together, good
managers that are dedicated
and responsible.
The three managers.
Kyle
Kommes,
Tyler
Feeney, and Emily Zink feel
appreciated by the players and
the coaching staff.
“The players treat
me very well, and the coaches
show a lot of support for me,
I love helping coach Irwin out
before games!” states Kyle.
A third year manager, Emily
agrees with Kyle, “I don’t do
a whole lot, but even then the
boys always say thanks!”
Though this is his first
year managing the basketball
team, Kyle has managed other
sports. Kyle’s
favorite,
craziest moment this season
was the Hull Western Christian
game.
A team manager’s
Another round of funny
jokes for your viewing
pleasure. I will try to make
these jokes better than last
months because I was told
last month’s jokes were
not very good. So without
further ado here’s the jokes
of the month:
What’s the
difference between tuna
and a guitar? Anyone can
tune a guitar, but no one can
guitar a tuna!
Where do
snowmen get their money
from? From a snow bank.
Why are cats so
good at baseball? Because
they always throw a purrrrrrfect game.
Why is Coach
Dave Irwin so successful in
basketball? His last name is
IrWIN not IrLOSE!
Why can’t
participants in NASCAR
make funny jokes? Because
all their jokes drive people
crazy!
Boys basketball managers are (from left) Tyler Feeney, Emily Zink, and
Kyle Kommes keep everything running smoothly.
job can be stressful at times,
so some people might wonder
why they do it. Emily responds,
“Because my buddies do it.”
Kyle adds, “I can
be involved in bowling and
basketball. The team is very
welcoming and the coaches
treat me well.”
Managers
are
essential for insuring the
games run smoothly. In
addition to holding Trent’s
jersey and water, keeping
stats, and getting water, Emily
graciously provides the good
looks for the team.
Kyle’s roles at the
games include keeping stats
for the junior varsity game. Kyle and Emily also
keep stats for both teams on
the iPad.
One thing is for
sure: The team managers
enjoy the hard work because
they still have fun, and most
importantly, they are around
people who care about them.
When the band Queen
stopped performing music,
where did they all go?
Anywhere the wind blows.
Why are athletes
always so cold? Because
they always have fans
around them.
What did the bird
say after its cage fell apart?
“Cheap! Cheap!”
Why are guy
bowlers so smooth when
talking to the ladies? They
know how to roll into their
DM’s.
Why did the calf
cross the road? To get to the
udder side.
Why can
basketball players find
dates easily? They never
miss their shots.
That will do it for
this month’s editions of
funny jokes. Until next time,
laugh hard and live long.
Lady Bulldog basketball managers: Simply the best
By Hannah Harnack
From filling water bottles
and taking stats, to filming
the games and decorating
the girls’ locker room, the
LeMars girls’ basketball
managers are simply the best.
Both coaches and
players appreciate the what
they do to make the season
go a little more smoothly.
The girls’ team
has four managers: seniors
Hannah
Harnack
and
Jess VanOtterloo, foreign
exchange student Dany
Rivero, and sophomore
Emily VanOtterloo.
The managers were
asked why they became
managers.
Dany Rivero states,
“Playing basketball is pretty
cool, but being a manager
is even better. I get to meet
people without sweating, and
I get to leave school early!”
Emily VanOtterloo
adds, “I like watching the
team improve throughout
the season, and I also get to
spend time with the coolest
managers in Le Mars.
Jess
VanOtterloo
states, “Bus rides are
eventful, and taking stats
with Hannah is always a
blast. I love spending time
with the JV and Varsity girls,
and I couldn’t have picked a
better sport to manage. I’m
sad that this is our last season
as managers, and Hannah and
I will be very hard to replace
next year.”
Players appreciate managers (left to right) Dany Rivero, Jess Van Otterloo, Hannah Harnack, and
Emily VanOtterloo
Hannah Harnack says, “I
started managing when I
decided that varsity was
better off without my skills
on the court. I love supporting
the girls with my great stattaking abilities, and I know
they enjoy my presence, too,
when I yell at the refs from
the top of the bleachers.”
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Scheitler’s ride of the
month: red not orange
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Congratulations to wrestling conference champions
By Turner Manley
T h i s
month’s ride
recognition
goes
to
Michael
Scheitler ’s
racer
red
F-150 truck.
Mike’s Ford
pickup truck
has a 3.5 liter V-6 engine with
an eco-boost giving him 15.3
MPGs, more than most trucks
of that size.
While many students
think that Mike’s Ford F-150
is orange, Mike is adamant
that it is red. Even though it is
misconceived as being orange
it is an undeniably sweet ride.
Rose Pelelo-Ray asks,” How is
it red and not orange?”
Chris Moir replies,
“How
unbelievably
and
undeniably orange it is.”
Chase Schoenfelder
likes the “orange inferno color
scheme.”
Matt Ellefson agrees,
“The unique orange color, you
don’t see too many orange
trucks driving around.”
Thomas Havey says,
“I really enjoy the orange color
because I really don’t like red
trucks.”
Mike’s version of
the F-150 is the extended cab,
so that instead of having two
doors, he has four doors and
therefore having more room in
the backseat.
Mike adds, “I like the
extended cab so I can fit more
buddies in my truck.”
Apply for scholarships
By Hannah Harnack
As the year is beginning to
dwindle down, and graduation
day is inching closer, seniors
have begun to search for and
fill out scholarships. Besides
the broad range of scholarships
available, students should be
filling out the FAFSA as soon
as possible.
Mrs. Nicki Addison
advises students to start
applying for scholarships as
early as possible. Any money
will help. Even $500 can add
up to help you decrease the
cost of tuition and books. Mrs.
Addison also urges students to
be honest when filling out the
applications.
The
LCHS
Foundation
scholarships
are available online. Go to
www.lemars.k12.ia.us
and
click on the scholarship tab.
Instructions for filling out the
applications are on the first
page. Students must pay
attention to the requirements
of the scholarships before they
apply. The deadline for these
scholarships is April 10, 2015,
and they will be awarded at
Senior Awards night, which
is Thursday May 14 at 6:30 in
the new gym.
If you have any more
questions about scholarships,
see Mr. Borchers, Mrs.
Addison, or Julia in the
guidance office!
Many
colleges
offer private and universitywide scholarships. Contact
the admissions counselor or
financial advisor, or see your
school’s website to find out
more.
Congratulations to LCHS conference champions (left to right) Jesus Diaz, Nic Madsen, Donny
Allaway, and Justin Allaway.
By Tanner Poeckes
As a freshman, Justin match, winning 13-5. Donny
Congratulations
to
four Allaway
was very excited prepared himself for districts
LCHS conference wrestling
about
getting
his first place by going into the match with
champions. Nic Madsen,
finish
at
a
high
school
the right mind set.
Donny
Allaway,
Justin
tournament.
Justin
Donny said, “I’m
Allaway, and Jesus Diaz are
Special
was
very
happy
with
going to go out
happy with their performances
congratulations
the
way
he
performed
and score as many
throughout the season.
points as I can,
that
day,
but
after
to
Donny
Nic Madsen, as a
and only focus on
the
match
he
was
not
Allaway
senior, especially cherishes
myself.”
happy
to
discover
that
on
his
trip
his last match in front of a
T
h
e
someone
had
stolen
his
to the
hometown crowd.
Kit
Kat
bar
out
his
bag.
LCHS
wrestling
State meet!
This is Nic’s third
team
competed
D o n n y
conference title. To prepare at
districts
on
Allaway
was
thrilled
himself for districts, Nic says,
Saturday,
February
when
he
won
“I am going to keep drilling
hard, watch a lot of film, and conference because he came 14. Donny Allaway qualified
back from behind in
his for State.
get the first take down!”
Ambassadors represent LCHS with pride
By Sarah Schwartz
An ambassador is defined as
an authorized messenger or
representative.
LCHS
has
its
own set of amazing and
qualified ambassadors. The
ambassadors are lead by the
great Mr. Larry Johnson, the
Activities Director for the
LeMars Community School
District.
To qualify to be an
ambassador, students must
be a junior or senior. Students
must fill out a application
form in the Guidance Office.
Mr. Johnson must approve
the form.
Student
Ambassadors help with many
school activities, including
sports, music events, and
contests. An ambassador’s
job is to make opposing teams
and any guests feel welcome
at LCHS by showing our
Bulldog Pride. Other duties
include the following: getting
referees water or towels and
by answering questions for
visitors.
When asked why she
chose to be an ambassador,
Emily Ahlers states because
it is a fun way to give back to
the school.
Being a Student
Ambassador teaches life
lessons as well. Paige Tracey
says that volunteering has
taught her to be responsible
and on time.
Matt
Ellefson
says that being a student
ambassador has improved
his personal communication
skills which will help him in
future a career.
Hannah
Harnack
urges
underclassmen
to
consider
becoming
ambassadors because it is a
good way to get involved in
LCHS.
Being an ambassador
is a great, rewarding
volunteer experience that
underclassmen
should
consider trying. Plus, it
looks good on scholarship
applications and future job
applications! Sign up today!
Name: Brody Michael Karr
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Kory Karr and Elizabeth
Singer
Senior year activities:
Basketball and golf
Plans after graduation:
Go to WIT and transfer after
two years
Describe yourself using one
word: Goofy
Describe yourself using a
song title.
“Little Drummer Boy”
What is your favorite quote?
Before you quit, think about
why you started.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
A goat herder in Zimbabwe
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
Separated parents
What is your proudest
accomplishment?
Passing Kindergarten
What
was
the
most
embarrassing thing that
happened to you in high
school?
Strength class junior year
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Try freshman year and have
fun
If
you
could
change
something about LCHS,
what would it be?
The length of lunch hour
What/who is your favorite
musical group/ musician?
John Mayer
Which movie is your all-time
favorite? Why?
Happy Gilmore. Do I need to
explain?
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
Who let the dogs out?
What are your pet peeves?
Answering questions
Name:
Chase
Logan
Schoenfelder
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Kim Tritz and Jon Schoenfelder
Senior year activities:
NHS, Bowling, pottery crew,
Advanced
English
Club,
Spanish Club, golf, track
and field, and working @ Ice
Cream Parlor
Plans after graduation:
Attend a four year college
Describe yourself using one
word: Cunning
Describe yourself using a
song title. “Fergalicious”
What is your favorite quote?
Are you more than you think
you are?
What is something no one
knows about you?
I have beaten Tyler Paulson in
one-on-one basketball multiple
times.
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
Hurting my back my freshman
year
What is your favorite high
school memory?
Homecoming 2014 or dabbling
with the boys
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Get on Mrs. Isebrand’s good
side; she comes in handy. Also,
take college classes.
If
you
could
change
something about LCHS,
what would it be?
The “not being able to cut
through study hall” rule
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
Does Kassidy Rieken really
care?
What are your pet peeves?
When people leave garbage in
my vehicles and people that
chomp their food
Name: Nicole Schimek
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Paul and Dorene Schimek
Senior year activities:
Marching Band, Chamber
Choir, Show Choir, Musical, IE
speech, Large Group speech,
Concert Band, Orchestra,
Cross
Country
manager,
Wrestling
Cheerleader,
Children’s theater, Calculus
Club, Quiz Bowl, Pep Band,
Student Ambassador
Plans after graduation:
Attending SDSU for Pharmacy
or
Medical
Laboratory
Technician
Describe yourself using a
song title.
“Never Alone” –Jesse Bonanno
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Graduated from SDSU and
having a career in the medical
field
What is something no one
knows about you?
I have made nationals four
times for dance
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
Losing a friend to cancer at the
age of six
What
was
the
most
embarrassing thing that
happened to you in high
school?
Hitting the side of the garage
door with my car
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Get involved
What/who is your favorite
musical group/ musician?
Backstreet Boys
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
What does knowing how to
do a derivative have to do
anything with my major?
Name: Caleb Baartman
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Terry and Brenda Baartman
Senior year activities:
Work and golf
Plans after graduation:
Two years of college for
business
If you had to pick one teacher
to be stranded on a deserted
island with who would you
pick and why?
Troy Caswell because he is
awesome.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Running Van’s Sanitation
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
My grandpa’s death
What is your proudest
accomplishment?
The Beard
What is your favorite high
school memory?
Moped Gang (mild hogs)
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Don’t be stupid.
If
you
could
change
something about LCHS,
what would it be?
Everything
What/who is your favorite
musical group/ musician?
Jason Aldean
Which movie is your all-time
favorite?
Tommy Boy
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
What goes on in Cody
Berkenpas’s head?
What are your pet peeves?
Annoying freshmen and that
Dillan Baartman thinks he is
cool
Name: Kelli Arens
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Marc and Barb Arens
Senior year activities:
Girl’s basketball manager and
tennis
Plans after graduation:
Attend
Grand
Canyon
University for sports medicine
What is your favorite quote?
You’re way too young to not
believe it’s gonna be okay
If you had to pick one teacher
to be stranded on a deserted
island with who would you
pick and why?
Mr. Kurt VanKley, because it’s
VK
What is something no one
knows about you?
I own all High School Musical
movies and songs. I’m
obsessed
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
My grandpa dying during my
sophomore year
What is your proudest
accomplishment?
Getting accepted and enrolling
at GCU
What is your favorite high
school memory?
When VK jumped on a desk
during class in seventh period
Algebra my freshman year
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Try to do well your freshman
year
If
you
could
change
something about LCHS,
what would it be?
Longer lunch
Which movie is your all-time
favorite? Why?
Remember the Titans because I
love football!
What are your pet peeves?
When people eat extremely
loudly
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Name: Turner Manley
Parents’
(guardians’)
names: Mike and Shellie
Manley
Senior year activities:
Tennis, news writing, woods
crew, and former Spanish
club member
Plans after graduation:
Attend UNO
Describe yourself using one
word: Flow
Describe yourself using a
song title.
“Rappin’ 4 Jesus”
What is your favorite
quote?
Life’s short. STUNT IT!
If you had to pick one
teacher to be stranded on
a deserted island with who
would you pick and why?
Mr. Wichers because we
could build a house with his
extensive wood knowledge.
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
Crohn’s Disease
What is your favorite high
school memory?
Making Dayton Rand hurt
while playing Smash Bros.
If you could be
an
animal,
which a n i m a l
would it be?
House cat: They are the
fiercest of all cats.
What advice would you
give an underclassman?
Do as many activities as you
can.
If you were stranded in a
zoo overnight, what would
you do to pass the time?
See if I could climb to the top
of a giraffe
What are your pet peeves?
People who can’t take jokes
Name: Destiny Boyd
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Randy and Nancy Boyd
Senior year activities:
Choir
Plans after graduation:
Northwestern College
Describe yourself using one
word: Outgoing
Describe yourself using a
song title. Hello My Name Is
What is your favorite quote?
Some will, some won’t, so
what, somewhere six will.
If you had to pick one teacher
to be stranded on a deserted
island with who would you
pick and why?
Mr. Boyd, he always has food
with him
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Teacher and married, with my
business growing big
What is something no one
knows about you?
I have 23 brothers and sisters.
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
Being adopted
What is your proudest
accomplishment?
Being a big sister
What
was
the
most
embarrassing thing that
happened to you in high
school?
Ran into the pole leading into
the freshman hallway
If
you
could
change
something about LCHS,
what would it be?
Parking lot
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
Why is Mr. Martin so sassy?
If you could be an animal,
which animal would it be?
Giraffe, so I can see over
people
Name: : Christina Olson
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Sue and Jeff Olson
Senior
year
activities:
Concert
Choir,
women’s
choir, youth group, and solo
ensemble contest
Plans after graduation:
Beauty College
Describe yourself using one
word: unique
Describe yourself using a
song title. “Done”
What is your favorite quote?
No one can make you feel
inferior without your consent.
If you had to pick one teacher
to be stranded on a deserted
island with who would you
pick and why?
Mrs. Ohrlund, because she
would find a way off the island.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Working, married and raising
two kids
What is something no one
knows about you?
That I got my name legally
changed
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
My shyness
What is your favorite high
school memory?
My freshman year when
someone told my sister not to
make a scene, and she made a
scene.
What
was
the
most
embarrassing thing that
happened to you in high
school?
Have you met my brother?!
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Don’t let people push you
around.
What are your pet peeves?
People who make fun of others
for being different.
Name: Allie Rieken
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Bill and Jackie Rieken
Senior year activities:
NHS and working at DQ
Plans after graduation:
Attend the University of Iowa
for radiology
Describe yourself using one
word: Sassy
What is your favorite quote?
Forget what hurt you, but
never forget what it taught
you.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Married with some kids and
having Koop as my neighbor
What is something no one
knows about you?
My real name is Allison…
What is the biggest obstacle
you’ve had to overcome?
Koop making me sit in the
closet while we played Sing It
What is your proudest
accomplishment?
Getting accepted to Iowa
What is your favorite high
school memory?
Mr. Zeka’s class with Koop,
Kaitlyn, Rose, and Shania.
What was the most
embarrassing thing that
happened to you in high
school?
During a baseball game,
I tripped walking up the
bleachers and scraped my
knee up pretty good.
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Try.
Which movie is your all-time
favorite? Why?
Divergent because it’s bae
and Theo James.
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
How did my parents forget me
at the hospital?
Name: Tyler Paulson
Parents’ (guardians’) names:
Jackie Benstead and Steve
Paulson
Senior
year
activities:
Football, Basketball, Track,
NHS, Calc Club, College
English
Club,
Advanced
Pottery Club, and working at
the Ice Cream Parlor.
Plans after graduation: Play
basketball and possibly run
track somewhere
If you had to pick one teacher
to be stranded on a deserted
island with who would you
pick and why?
Mrs. Lanka because then we
can talk about volleyball.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Married with a kid or two
What is something no one
knows about you?
I’m really good at pottery
What is your proudest
accomplishment?
State track 2014
What is your favorite high
school memory?
It hasn’t happened yet. Waiting
for March
What
was
the
most
embarrassing thing that
happened to you in high
school?
Slipping on ice in the parking
lot on game day.
What advice would you give
an underclassman?
Enjoy the time you have
Which movie is your all-time
favorite? Why?
Dumb and Dumber. It’s too
funny!
If you could have one
question answered, what
would that question be?
What’s another word for
thesaurus?
If you could be an animal,
which animal would it be?
Cheetah
What are your pet peeves?
People who sprint through
the hallways and calculus
homework