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G overnor T.F. riggs high school
Riggs Students Kickoff The Giving Season
volume 77 w issue 4 w nov. 20, 2018 wPierre, SD 57501
By Sophia Stueven & Mat- need. The hope is to buy close nament, buy the item, and de- especially when you get the
tie Jones to ten meals for ten differ- liver it back so a child can get chance to meet and build a
ent families. FBLA fundrais- their Christmas wish. Student relationship with the people
As the holidays near, es money and adopts a fam- Council also rings bells for the you are helping. The Pierre
the mood of giving spreads ily in need and buys clothes, Salvation Army at Walmart, Area Charitable Organiza-
through the Riggs student toys, and a holiday meal. which may be cold but always tions has a list of many or-
body. Although students or- After Thanksgiving, warm-hearted. Out of school ganizations in Pierre that are
ganize and help with humani- Student Council works hard organizations have charities to always looking for help like
tarian events all year, the stu- to set up for Christmas. Mem- get involved with too. Junior Avera St. Mary’s Foun-
dents’ good works becomes bers of student council line the Hattie Shaffer and her family dation, Pierre Area Re-
most evident during these cold halls with Christmas trees and volunteer with Feeding South ferral Service and the
holiday months. To start the lights, which different clubs or Dakota and Avera each year. South Dakota Discov-
giving, Riggs Student Coun- school organizations decorate. They pack Thanksgiving and ery Center. You can find
cil helps with the Veteran’s One tree, however, will be Christmas meals for families their website at www.
Day Program, collecting mon- more special. Student Council in need and deliver it around pierrepaco.org. Thank-
etary donations and escort- is setting up an angel tree with town. Hattie says the experi- fully, with such a gen-
ing veterans and their families item suggestions hanging ence is “very humbling” and erous student body,
into the theater. The National like ornaments. These items that it makes her “thankful Riggs has volunteer op-
Honor Society kids have been are different gifts or necessi- for all the things [she takes] portunities year-round.
collecting money for the past ties for children in the Pierre for granted.” No doubt, vol-
month in order to buy Thanks- area. Students, as they walk unteering is the most reward-
giving meals for families in by the tree, can pick up an or- ing activity a student can do, Photo by Cassidy Miller
Representing More Than South Dakota
Riggs student senate members ring bells
By Phil Adam & Claire Ry-
dberg Rounds and Dusty Johnson in the United States Senate. ta Public Utilities Commis-
are two of the many well- sioner and chief of staff to
Many people know T.F. known graduated of T.F. Dusty Johnson who grad- Governor Dennis Daugaard.
Riggs High School for be- Riggs High School. Rounds uated from Riggs in 1995 was
ing one of the top academ- who serves as the junior Unit- an active member through- Pierre has produced
ic schools in the Midwest, ed States Senator, and John- out the school. He was in- many people of prodigious
its competitive athletics, son who is the elect of South volved in Oral Interp and was stature, with T.F. Riggs be-
and strong tradition. Many Dakota’s at-large congres- chairman of the South Dako- ing the helping hand to al-
Riggs graduates have gone sional district after winning ta Teen Republicans. Long low them to grow. Today, In this issue:
to hold many strong, power- the election just weeks ago. with the clubs and activi- politics in the of South Da- Page 1: Giving Season, Graduates
ful, prestigious, and honor- ties, Johnson was involved kota are influenced by peo-
able jobs and titles since the Mike Rounds is no strang- in was crowned homecom- ple that were once in your
Page 2: Staff Editorial, Thumbs
school opened their doors. er to holding public office ing king in the fall of his se- shoes. All students have the Up/Down, Poll
in the state of South Da- nior year. Several teachers capabilities to do something Page 3: Columns
Students at Riggs High kota. Rounds served in the who still teach at Riggs to- great.Put your mind to some- Page 4 & 5: Veterans, Football,
School don’t have to trav- South Dakota Senate from day who taught Johnson had thing, work hard, and expe-
el very far to get their fair 1991 to 2001, then he served only good things to say about rience the great things that Student Interviews
share of politics. The school as South Dakota’s 31st gov- the congressional elect. “He you have worked so hard for! Page 6 & 7: Sports
is located just blocks from ernor from 2003 to 2011. was one of the most brilliant Page 8: Bachelor/Bachelorette,
the state capitol building After serving South Da- students I have ever taught.”
kota for 20 years in Pierre Mr. Jay Mickelson stated. Be- Fine Arts, Sibling Rivalry
and many alumni have taken
their skills to serve the peo- Rounds took his leadership fore Johnson ran for Con-
ple of South Dakota. Mike to Washington D.C to serve gress, he was South Dako-
2 Opinions nov. 20, 2018
Governor Staff
Break the Black Friday Chaos 2018-2019
IT’S COMING! As 3. The real experts are a close second. This holiday sea- Published monthly Adviserw
we come closer to on cutting are the son spend time with as an extra-curricular Bryan Bonhorst
the holiday season, seniors in A lunch. 8. Not even your your family and tru- activity by the news-
all the shopping and Ask them how the biological fami- ly understand the paper staff of Thank you to all that
Black Friday events professionals do it. ly can get in the meaning of the holi- T.F. Riggs High School made this issue possible!
will be happen- way of you and that day season. Sit down 1010 E. Broadway The policy of the Riggs
ing soon! If you fol- 4. Go for the most Mario Kart game. with your family and Pierre, South Dakota High Governor is to report
low these rules, the valued item first, watch a movie, lis- 57501 Telephone: 773- the news accurately and
7350 objectively and to provide
only thing that will such as the Sims 3 9. Sleep is not im- ten to some holiday a forum for the expres-
be black this com- Pet Expansion Pack. portant when a 70% music, go on a na- Editors-in-chiefw sion of its readers' views.
ing Friday should be discount to Hobby ture walk, or tour the Phil Adam Views expressed in the
someone else’s Lobby is on the line. outstanding Christ- Bailey Wagner editorial reflect the con-
eye and proba- E d i t o r i a l mas trees at the state cerns and opinions of the
bly your heart. 10. Most impor- capitol. There is al- Sports editorw editorial board and do not
Let’s get started! tantly, Black Fri- ways something to Addy Smith necessarily represent the
5. The safest way to day is contradictory do with your fam- Natalie Mohr opinions of the individual
1. The time after push people is in the to the Thanksgiving ily during the hol- reporters, editor, adviser,
Thanksgiving is to small of their backs, season. It is not im- iday season. Take Reporters this issuew faculty or administra-
Hanna Jerome tion. The staff encourages
be spent just like pil- but the most effective portant and should the time and make Maegan Walsh signed letters to the editor
grims spent it: sprint- is right in the neck. not be because to so an effort to spend Hattie Shaffer but reserves the right to
ing up and down the much chaos. Spend the holidays with Zoe Blumer accept or reject letters and
aisles of Walmart. 6. Never use weap- time with your fam- your family. Have a to edit for length, gram-
ons unless someone ily and avoid the great time filled with Columnistw mar or libel.
2. If you wear is going for the last stress (and maybe a family, food, and Jordan Thompson
camouflage, no one Logan Paul poster. couple black eyes). American football! Sabrina Kintz Disclaimer:
will see you cut Sophia Stueven The Governor Newspa-
in line. Don’t for- 7. Water is the H a p p y Carly Bowman per, Riggs High, or Pierre
get the face paint. most basic necessi- Thanksgiving! Mattie Jones School District does not
support or endorse any
ty for human life, politician(s)
but Macbooks Pros
Thumbs
What’s hot and what’s not this month
...to football back-to-back ...to Thanksgiving stress
state champs! ...to below zero tempera-
....to homemade food tures
...to family time ...to gaining weight during
...to seeing family and Thanksgiving
friends that live far away ...to family fueds
...to huge football student ...to everyone asking “what
sections are you going to do with
...to new IPhones your life?”
...to Thanksgiving pies ...to working during
...to Christmas countdown Thanksgiving break
...to great holiday deals ...to eating too much food
...to sleeping in ...to crowded malls
...to pretty landscapes ...to still having to sit at the
...to Thanksgiving naps kids table
...to vacations ...to burning your Thanks-
...to family games during giving meal
the holidays ...to being late
...to spending quality time to Thanksgivng
with family Compiled by Phil Adam Compiled by Maegan Walsh
nov. 20, 2018 Perspectives 3
2018 Election Thanksgiving Trends
Rundown You won’t be-LEAF
it, but it’s time for anoth-
warm another day plum. In the spirit of the
with soft wool, or fun- voting season, be sure
plenty of festive activ-
ities you can do with
South Dakota elec- House of Representa- er trends article of the ny one day with fun to wear your “I vot- friends. If you’re a big
tion results are in! tives and South Dako- Governor! With snow patterns and charac- ed” stickers loud and fan of Queen, make
This year’s midterm ta State Senate. 2020 already sparkling on ters and sayings on it. proud! Don’t forget the your way to the the-
elections were high- will be the next elec- the ground, get ready To keep your top end of Thanksgiving atre to watch the trend-
ly anticipated. Al- tion year in South to curl up and enjoy. warm, you can NEVER means Black Friday and ing “Bohemian Rhap-
most all of the races Dakota and also Na- It’s already get- go wrong with a sweat- Cyber Monday sales sody”. Along with new
were the closest they tionwide. President ting cold, so to survive er. Sherpas are also su- which are the perfect movies, you can enjoy
have been in years. Trump’s first term that walk to the school per comfy and super times to hop on all the some new music by
Kristi Noem made will be up, as will US from your car, we sug- trendy that will leave latest shopping deals. Ariana Grande and Jon
history as the first senators John Thune gest pairing warm with everyone saying, “oh You can find anything Bellion. Since the fall
woman Governor and Mike Rounds. chic. You don’t even my gourd y o u ’r e sports seasons are done
elected in The inaugu- have to give up your that looks Jordan & Sabrina
looking with, go out and watch
the state ration of these cute dresses yet. You so soft.” Trends for, from a hockey game to sup-
Claire Rydberg
of South Politics newly elected can pair any dress or While flan- clothes, port the Oahe Capitals.
Dakota. officials will shirt with a cute pair nels are an make- Whether you are
She beat be held in Jan- of patterned tights. autumn classic, more up, technology (new spending quality time
D e m o - uary in Pierre. You can find anything plaid has weaved its iPhones anyone? we with friends, trying out
cratic opponent Bil- Now that the election from sheer to polka way into fashion this can’t even keep up any- a new look, or shop-
lie Sutton with 51% is over, South Dako- dots to lace to anything. fall. You can find trendy more), home goods, and ping for those deals, al-
of the vote opposed tans must come to- Another way to keep and vintage look- Christmas gifts! Be sure ways remember to be
to 47% of the vote. It gether and hope that your legs warm is a ing pants and skirts. to check Amazon (espe- thankful and apprecia-
was a close race, but the newly elected will fashionable or outland- Walmart has re- cially if you are too tired tive. Because everyone
Noem managed to do what’s best for the ish pair of socks. Socks ceived its own up- and lazy to get out of knows, being thankful
come out on top and people and the great have become a great grade. You can find su- bed after an exhausting is ALWAYS in season.
edge her opponents. state of South Dakota! way to express yourself. per cute hats, for ex- Thanksgiving feast)! Have a Happy Thanks-
In the congressio- You can be cozy one ample, in beautiful col- In your cute, giving! And don’t for-
nal race, Dusty John- N o v e m b e r day with a fuzzy pair, ors like mustard and warm outfits, there are get to get stuffed!
son beat democratic Election
opponent Tim Bjork-
man with 60% of
Results
G o v e r n o r :
November’s Best Hits
the vote opposed to Kristi Noem (R) Many great songs back songs that dustry by surprise ists that have a more
36%. Johnson gradu- have become popu- many loved from the Mo Bamba is always classic Christmas feel
ated from T.F. Riggs U.S. House: lar during the month original movie, but a good option if you Michael Buble, Josh
High School in 1995. Dusty Johnson (R) of November. First, instead of the origi- are wanting to get Groban, and Frank
Republicans man- “thank u, next” by nal singers, by pop- those hip feels. ZEZE Sinatra are sever-
aged to get elected Attorney General: Ariana Grande broke ular artists like P!nk, by Kodak Black and al that will deliver a
to every statewide Jason Ravnsborg (R) the World Spotify Kelly Clarkson, and Sunflower by Swae classic and feel good
elected official. Ja- Record and became Panic! At the Dis- Lee and Post Malone vibe. Stay tuned for
son Ravnsborg elect- Secretary of State: the most streamed co are singing the are songs that have next month’s edi-
ed as Attorney Gen- Steve Barnett (R) female song in one songs. Also, rose to top tion to keep your
eral. Josh Hader is day with 9.6 million “Someone Carly Bowman spots in playlist fresh! Top
the Treasurer-elect. T r e a s u r e r : plays! Also, “Bohe- I Used to Music
the month 5 Songs from Bill-
Rich Sattgast is the Josh Haeder (R) mian Rhapsody,” Know” by of Novem- board’s Hot 100:
Auditor elect. Kris- “We Will Rock You,” Zac Brown ber. If you 1. “Girls Like
tie Fiegen is the Pub- Auditor: Rich- and “Somebody to band is holding up are wanting to jump You” by Maroon
lic Utilities Com- ard Sattgast (R) Love,” all by Queen, the country genre ahead and get in the 5 feat. Cardi B
missioner-elect. have reentered the this month. Last- Christmas spirit (let’s 2. “Sicko Mode”
Ryan Brunner is the Commission- iTunes charts mainly ly, “Bad Liar” by be real it’s never too by Travis Scott
School and Public er of Schools and because of the pop- Imagine Dragons early) Justin Bieber, 3. “Happi-
Lands elect. Steve Public Lands: ularity of the new has also become Ariana Grande, and er” by Marsh-
Barnett is the Secre- Ryan Brunner (R) movie Bohemian popular slightly lat- Mariah Carey are mello & Bastille
tary of State-elect. Rhapsody. The al- er than their song just a few pop artists 4. “Lucid Dreams”
Republicans also Public Utili- bum The Greatest “Natural.” For hip- that have awesome by Juice WRLD
kept control of both ties Commission- Showman: Reimag- hop, the song that holiday music. If you 5. “Better Now”
the South Dakota er: Kristie Fiegan (R) ined has brought took the music in- are looking for art- by Post Malone
Nov. 20, 2018 Feature 4-5
November
By Phil Adam
Back-2-Back Veterans Day
By Zoe Blumer
The Pierre Governor Football team entered the 11AA state playoffs as the number one seed with an overall record of 7-2.
The defending 11AA champs looked to defend their championship as they hosted Spearfish in the opening round of the playoffs.
After the opening kickoff was returned for a touchdown by Garrett Stout the Govs didn’t look back as they dominat- England, France, Germany, and Russia went to war in 1914. Due to unrestrict-
ed the Spartans 54-14. After their impressive win against Spearfish, the Governors advanced to the semi-finals against Brookings. ed submarine warfare and a proposition by Germany to have Mexico attack the United States, the
Brookings was no unfamiliar opponent to the Govs as they spoiled Brooking’s homecoming with a 28-0 win in Brookings earli- U.S. joined the war in 1917. It has been 100 years and one day since World War I ended in 1918.
er in the year. The Bobcats defense started the game fast holding the high-powered Governor offense to few yards in the first quar- Riggs students, staff, and citizens of Pierre came together to celebrate our nation’s defend-
ter. But after the slow start, the Govs found their groove as they scored 40 points on their way to a 40-7 win against Brookings. ers. Mr. Jay Mickelson and MC Glynis Collier were the leaders of this distinctive Commemora-
As the playoffs unfolded the number six seed Huron Tigers snuck their way through the playoffs and earned their way to the state championship tion. A bell tolled eleven times in remembrance for those who have served and those who have died.
in the DakotaDome against Pierre. Huron who hasn’t been to the state finals since 1992 and was hungry for a win against their big conference rival. The Max Sevier, a Rigg’s student, sang the Native American Flag Honoring Song for this special occasion. Mr.
Govs were no stranger to playing in the DakotaDome as they have played in three out of the last five state championships. The Govs started the game very John Cooper a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars; Mr. Monte Curry and Mr. Virgil Mikkelsen, both Kore-
fast; scoring the first two touchdowns of the game. The first touchdown was a 25-yard TD from Stout to Jack Maher. The second touchdown was a huge 76- an War veterans; and Mr. Jake Bradfield, veteran of the Afghanistan Conflict, were awarded with “Quilts of Val-
yard TD from Stout to Andrew Coverdale. But then the Tigers battled back as they scored two unanswered touchdowns leading the Govs 14-13 at halftime. or”, a National Foundation bringing relief to those who have served for our country by honoring them with
The start of the third quarter the Governors got back to their style of play as they scored 12 unanswered points between the third and hand-made quilts. They also honored the four U.S. Unknown Soldiers who fought courageously in World War I.
fourth quarter. But the Tigers weren’t out of the game as they responded with a crazy touchdown pass to cut the Governor lead to 25-20 with The Riggs Chamber Choir sang The Star-Spangled Banner, Concert Choir sang Over There, and I Hear Amer-
ten minutes left in the game. But the Governors has a response the whole night as they ended the game scoring 13 final points to put the Tigers away. ica Singing. The Sixth grade Georgia Morse Middle School Choir sang Sing Freedom’s Song. The Capital City
Junior quarterback Garrett Stout was announced Joe Robbie MVP with a monstrous night! Stout finished the night with six total touch- Band played a new arrangement, a haunting hymn, “Goin’ Home”. The Representatives of Veterans’ Organiza-
downs and 359 total yards. Junior lineman Grey Zabel was awarded outstanding lineman of the night; he was a huge factor on both offense and de- tions stood to be recognized. Lieutenant Claire Peschong spoke of her life in the Navy as a Civil Engineer. Pe-
fense. Stout was also awarded outstanding back of the game. Congrats to the Governor Football team on their back-to-back state championships! schong also repeated the importance of mental toughness and how every experience makes an individual stronger.
This year’s Miss South Dakota Miss Carrie Wintle was present to help with the collection of Buddy Baskets for Homeless
Veterans. A lovely introduction of the origin of Taps was given by Sarah Hancock and Kayla Peplinski. A trumpeter then per-
formed Taps. The moving Ceremony was written and directed by Mr. Jay Mickelson; who will be retiring from teaching at the
end of this school year, after 49 admirable years. He has made this program what it is today. He, along with the help of many
others have done an exemplary job of enlightening students, staff, and the general public on the true meaning of Veterans Day.
Miss South Dakota speaks at Riggs Theater
Reaction About Next Governor Possi-
Picture: Capital Journal
bly not Living in Pierre Full-Time?
Maria Noyes - Junior Peyton Parker- (9) Arielle Kiepke - (10)
“I feel like it is part of her “It shows she sees herself as “If she’s going to be
duty as governor to be here maybe not the governor but as a governor she needs to want
in Pierre. She knew she was normal citizen. She’s not doing it the whole thing and not just
bits and pieces of it.”
Photo by Brandon Campea Photography
going to have to move when for the attention she’s doing it for
Riggs students do a cheer in the student section
Photo by Brandon Campea
she started to run. the people.”
Senior football players celebrate after their back-to-back championships.
Photography
Compiled by Phil Adam
6 Sports nov. 20, 2018
Lady Govs Volleyball Ends Season
By Natalie Mohr & Addy the state tournament on improvements through
Smith
The Lady Govs Volley- the line, played with in- out the season, “This
ball season came to a close tensity, but the Kernels took team was also all about
after the SoDak 16 game in the set with a score of 27-25. team. Everyone worked to-
Mitchell against the Mitchell Although the Lady Govs gether and had a great atti-
Kernels this past Thursday. eventually fell in three sets tude,” Swiden added. The
In the SoDak 16 format, the (27-25)(25-11)(25-22), the Lady Govs ended their sea-
eleventh seed, Pierre, played team played some of the son with an 8-13 record.
the sixth seed, Mitchell. best volleyball of the season Next year the team
The Lady Govs came out and there was an obvious will only be losing two se-
swinging in the first set, tak- improvement in their play. niors, Abbi Kitts and Hal-
ing control of the game with “Our defense real- le Gronlund, while the rest
a lead of 22-16. The Ker- ly evolved over the course of of the state will be losing
nels battled back to close the the year and the players real- most of their team to seniors.
6-point deficit to tie up the ly started to understand and The upcoming team holds a
score at 25-25. Both teams, react to what they saw a lit- lot of potential with the ul-
fueled by the fire of a spot tle faster,” said head coach timate goal of making it to Halle Gronlund fights for a ball at the net
Photo By Capital Journal
in Chris Swiden on the team’s the state tournament in 2019.
Caps Season Starts
By Phil Adam
Swim Team Starts Season
By Jordan Thompson
Pierre Swim Team is a Loe, Annabelle Simp-
You walk in, smell the close group of swimmers son, Thomas Kropp, Can-
The Oahe Capitals start the from Montana, Wyoming, chlorine, and hear wa- who work well togeth- yon Jones, Nathan Shoup,
2018-2019 season after placing and Canada. After the tour- ter splashing and peo- er in a mostly individu- Ella Ward-Zeller, AND
fifth at the state tournament nament, the Caps will return ple screaming and cheer- al sport, which is why it Aiden Burke! We have
last year. The young and in- home and will start the reg- ing. Why it is no oth- will come at no surprise a lot of amazing and tal-
experienced team returns sev- ular season as they face the er than a swim meet, that several of Pierre’s re- ented swimmers from our
eral key leaders for the sea- Rapid City Thunder. Best of and Pierre’s most recent lays received first place school; that’s for sure! Be
son. Seniors Talon Griese and luck on the season! Go Caps! home swim meet went when they competed be- sure to make it to Pierre’s
Jackson Lake, as well as Ju- quite swimmingly. 226 cause of how well they next home meet in Feb-
nior Spencer Wedin, will lead total swimmers compet- work individually and on ruary to support all of
the team for a competitive sea- ed with 9 different teams a team. Other first plac- our swimmers! :-) #goPST
son. The Caps will travel to from across the state of ers include Will Hodges,
Rapid City for a tournament South Dakota, so it was Deni Zeeb, Caleb Huiz-
where they will play teams no small meet. Let’s dive enga, Marlee Draveland,
into some results. The Morgan Nelson, Nick
Girls’ Hockey Girls’ Basketball
First Game: @ Sturgis 12/8
Last Game: @ Sioux Falls tournement
Next Game: @ Sioux Center 11/24
Volleyball
Last Match: Loss @ Mitchell
Next Match: End of season
Compiled by Phil Adam
Nov. 20, 2018 SPorts 7
Boys Basketball Wrestling
First game: VS Douglas 12/14 First match: @ Watertown 12/1
Boys Hockey Swimming
GO GOVS!
Last game: Next event:
@ Rapid City Tournemnt @ Watertown 12/1
Next game:
VS Rapid City 11/30
Compiled by Nate Hill
Emily Mikkelsen Mack Rath Abigail Foster
Emily Mikkelsen signed to play soccer at the Mack Rath signed to play soccer and Abigail Foster signed to play soccer at
University of South Dakota next year. Emily throw for the track team at Minnesota the University of Mary next fall. Foster is
who is All-State and All-ESD in soccer led Sate University-Mankato. Mack is All-State All-State and All-ESD for the Lady Govs
the Lady Govs Soccer team in scoring this and All-ESD for the LG Soccer team. Mack Soccer team. Abigail also participates in
year. Emily also participates in basketball was also the Governor Football team’s track for the Lady Govs. Congrats on tak-
and track. Congrats on your big accom- kicker. Mack also participates in basketball. ing your talent to the next level! Best of
plishment and best of luck next year in Congrats and best of luck in Mankato! luck next year in Bismarck!
Vermillion! Go Mavs! Go Marauders!
Go Yotes!
nov. 20, 2018 News 8
Bachelor of the Month All-State Band and Choir
By Bailey Wagner
Personality: Ideal Date? choir performed a few songs along-
Easy going A day on the With musical talent comes a ne- side the All-State orchestra (sadly,
cessity for traveling the state for All- none of the band members were from
Missouri State band and choir; and trust me, Pierre) as well, these being “Con-
Favorite thing Favorite Song? T.F. Riggs has an abundance of mu- futatis and Lacrymosa”, “Climb”,
sical talent. On Friday, October 26, and “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
about yourself? “Big Bank”-YG the All-State Choir and band left That weekend the band had the
Sense of humor Pierre to travel to Rapid City and amazing opportunity to meet and
showed their abilities. To be one of perform alongside the Dallas Brass
Pursue or be the All-state members you try out band at the Educational Music Con-
Final words? Pursued? for a group of judges; only the best ference. The band was band up of five
make the band or have the privilege men who allowed the T.F. Riggs band
“I’ve been Be Pursued. to be in one of the three quartets. to flourish alongside them as the All-
getting this
Photo By Jordan Thompson
All-State Choir is a mass choir State Choir had the gift of watch-
Alec Miller, 12 made up of quartets from around ing. Choir Director Mr. Rodd Bauck
bread for so long Favorite Pick-up the states. Schools send a certain says, “I thought our band performed
Eye Color: I guess the bread line? number of quartets based on the well in their performance for the
population of their school; therefore, SDMEA conference. They also per-
Blue/Green finally got me.” “I’d take you to a bigger schools such as Sioux Falls formed very well when they played
Washington sent five quartets, while with the Dallas Brass. I thought the
movie but they Ft. Pierre sent one. The mass choir Dallas Brass elevated them rather
Hair Color: Favorite Movie? don’t let snacks added up to about 930 singers total. than carried them. Playing with pro-
Chestnut Semi-Pro inside.”
This choir performed a series of fessionals can do that. It can cause
you to become more confident, and
songs, such as “Ubi Caritas” and
“Fiddler of Dooney”, both of which can cause you to raise your game.”
Bachelorette of the Month
are acapella. They also performed The weekend of October 26-28 was
“Wayfaring Stranger”, “Flight Song”, filled with musical memories for both
and “We Have Come”. The mass ends of T.F. Riggs’s musical spectrum.
Favorite thing November Sibling Rivalry
Favorite Pick-up
about yourself?
line? Phil (11) and Paul (11) Adam
I’m the best story
“Hey you up?”
teller
Q: How would you describe each other in three words?
Phil: Lanky, shabby, irritating.
Favorite Movie? Paul: Buff, lean, and mean.
Favorite song?
Momma Mia Q: Who is the favorite child?
Photo By Sabina Kintz My spotify is Phil: Definitely neither of us.
Morgan Magdanz, mmkmorgs Paul: Me because I suck up to my parents.
Pursue or Be
they’re on there
Personality: Pursued? Q: What do you fight about most?
Phil: He always wants to wrestle me and it’s annoying.
Fun and flitry Be pursued. Paul: Phil being Phil.
Final words? Q: Who wins most of the fights?
Hair Color: Ideal date? “Skip me this Phil: Me, beause I don’t stoop to his immature level.
Paul: Phil wins them all. How could anyone defeat superhuman strength?
Dirty blonde A cruisy time.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about each other?
Phil: Let me think....
Eye Color: Follow us on Instagram! Paul: How masculine he is.
@governor.newspaper
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