THE DOG POUND STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NHS, FINALLY! - LEMARS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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The Dog Pound
Adviser Sherri Permeswaran It’s a great day to be a Bulldog! April 2021
Students inducted into NHS, finally!
by Anna Sullivan
On March 22, a ceremony completed service hours, be
for all National Honor Society involved in activities both in
members to be inducted into school and in the community,
the group was held in the and write an essay.
middle school auditorium. Students explained that the
Normally LCHS has a hardest part of the application
ceremony for the junior class was completing their service
only, but due to COVID the hours.
school was not able to have the Senior Jaxon Baumgartner
ceremony for the juniors last said, “I helped different
year.
“The goal is to instill these
LCHS inducted both junior
4 pillars into their lives
and senior members at separate
so that they go forth and
ceremonies. The juniors’
continue to lead and serve
ceremony was at 6:00 with the
others, leaving a lasting
seniors’ followed after at 7:00.
impact on all whose lives
The National Honor Society
they cross.” Melissa Hill
is represented by four pillars
that include Scholarship, teachers, worked at the
Leadership, Character, and concession stand at basketball
Service. tournaments, and worked at Front, l to r Kenna Kasel, Averie Morgan, MaKenzie Pippett, Julissa Herrera, Annabelle Wadle, Callie Peters, Payton McShane, Kaitelin Konz; 2nd row: Kenadi
In order to become a member the basketball camp.” Mueke, Delaney Geddes, Avery Pratt, Allissa Britt, Hannah Albrecht, Amanda Martin, Danielle Hurt, Cameron Daggett; 3rd row: Hailey Mulder, Hannah Rolfes,
Allison Feeney, Katie Cunningham, Claire Blezek, Molly Scheitler, Maggie Allen, Cael Kass, Kelsey Feuerhelm, Dakota Olsen; 4th row: Lauren Duhn, Lillian
of NHS, students must have Another senior Morgan McNaughton, Grace Heeren, Tyler Iverson, Mason Gengler, Josh Scheitler, Caleb Dreckman, Riley Sadoski, Matthew Ahlers, Caleb Eckstaine; back row: Grace
a minimum GPA of 3.2, have Gerdes, Mackenzie Kunkel, KC Hitchcock, Reece Spieler, David Leusink, Brandon Vander Sluis, Kade Calhoun, Daniel Vacura, Logan Gerdes, Damion Grasz.
Marienau said, “I helped my The faculty council is
grandma and worked with represented by Elizabeth
different sports teams.” Anderson, Michael Bahr, Tami
According to multiple Dunn, Erin Ohrlund, Tracey
members of the society, NHS Sadoski, and Tifany Wright.
helps students by providing Guidance counselor Melissa
them with scholarships Hill said, “The National Honor
and teaching them how to Society inducts students who
write personal essays. NHS are role models in and out of
also looks good on college school. It is more than just
applications. maintaining high academic
The president for the 2021 standards as it also involves
members of the society is serving others, honing one’s
Caroline Meis; vice president leadership abilities, and
is Kaden Wingert; secretary showing integrity through
is Samuel Bowen; and one’s exemplary character.”
representative is Luke Geitz. Hill explained, “The goal
The faculty council includes is to instill these 4 pillars into
various teachers from the high their lives so that they go forth
Front row, l to r:: Brenna Dirksen, Mya Kibby, Payton Marienau, Sophie Bixenman, Mitzully Morales, Abigail Hoss, Cadyn Wilhelm; 2nd row: Adriane Stamer- school. These teachers decide and continue to lead and serve
Fuentes, Pypr Stoeffler, Mariah Johnson, Erica Koonce, Karlee Schiff, Hailey Kramer, Anna Sullivan, Olivia Schiefen, Samantha Schiefen; 3rd row: Luke Geitz,
Mason Parrott, Briley Pollema, Alivia Milbrodt, Autumn Maddox, Morgan Marienau, Blake Dirksen, Shaniah Temple, Alivia Van Otterloo, Madeline Huedepohl;
who will be accepted into the others, leaving a lasting impact
4th row; Kiley Allan, Kylie Dreckman, Braiden Hurd, Jack McInnis, Bailey Goodman, Mackenzee Hardyk, Ryan Brown, Kaden Wingert, Riayn Hoebelheinrich, society. on all whose lives they cross.”
Samuel Bowen, Brayden Schmidt; 5th row: Ethan Hulinsky, Carter Arens, Jaxson Baumgartner, Luke Benton, Brandon Kass, Collin Boehmer, Jacob Heimgartner,
Colton Hoag, Caroline Meis, Brody Ohm, Emma Michael, Kutter Wright.
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Life at LCHS Food staff works to keep students healthy
by Madison Claussen
The lunch ladies at LCHS
have been working very hard
since last March to ensure
every student gets a healthy
meal.
When schools were shut
down due to COVID, the
kitchen staff prepared sack
meals so students could come
pick one up each day. Items
had to be individually wrapped
and placed in separate bags.
The meals looked similar to
what is served now, but most
included sandwiches.
Now that school is
meeting face to face, COVID
has affected the day-to-day
schedule of the kitchen staff Susemihl, Angel Vande Hoef, through the line is one of the time and we can serve the cooking, and cleaning. The
a lot. Angel Vande Hoef, who and Hope Zenk. The staff also best parts.” food. We have our own jobs staff serves the food through
has been a cook for 21 years, has many subs that can fill in A first-year staff member, that have different tasks and the line and then sanitizes the
said, “COVID has definitely spots. Two people work in the Plueger said her favorite part switch the jobs every day so tables before and after every
affected our schedule because office to organize and order is “serving the kids.” no one is doing the same tasks shift.
we have to sanitize before, in food. A regular day for the over and over.” Depending on The staff works very hard
between, and after lunch.” Lehner, who has been a cook staff is very time consuming the menu, most is prepared the every day to ensure that
The staff includes Leda for 6 years, said, “Wearing according to Vande Hoef. day of and then served. students get a healthy, yummy
Diede, Melinda Juhl, Wanda masks while serving has been “We have to manage our time Some of those jobs include meal to power them through
Kneip, Pat Lehner, Kelly a change, but seeing the joy in the mornings to make sure portioning out food, prepping the rest of the day.
Plueger, Terry Rohlfsen, Mark on kids faces when they come everything will be made on for the next day, baking,
Vaccination clinics help LCS stay open
by Adison Arens
COVID vaccines are having vaccination clinics for the interested, appointments were However, Grell remembers coworkers to COVID and one
Drama dept stages Just Another HS Musical
a big impact on healthcare faculty and staff of LCS. She made. Buhman scheduled over her reaction: “I was really sick of my past teachers passed
and at LCHS as many staff put in a lot of hard work and 220 staff members at LCS to after my first dose for about 36 from the virus.”
members and students have effort to keep these running get the vaccine. hours. I also had COVID in Band director Michael
The high school drama manager worked with the cast LOVE musicals. Some of my very grateful that Mrs. O, Mr. production.” recently been vaccinated. smoothly. Buhman staggered the days November, so the shot was not Prichard explained how he
department presented Just to throw something together. favorite parts...this year would O, and their daughter worked She explained, “I really Some teachers who got the that certain kinds of staff were as bad.” has been affected: “A cousin
Another High School Musical Admitting to doing a include the scene where Seth, incredibly hard to make this appreciate my students’ COVID shot feared the side vaccinated in case teachers got English teacher Sherri died due to. I wasn’t able to
on April 16 and 17. (hilariously) poor job, they Michael, Joe, and I all sing production happen. The cast intense work, creative ideas, effects, while most were not sick. She tried to have math Permeswaran felt physically see my grandmother as much
A limited in-person audience sang an intermission song: about our lady problems.” was great, and we had a lot and infectious enthusiasm-- scared at all when they got teachers on different days, sick after the second dose, as I wanted to in the months
was allowed, but anyone “This means our show is more Gerdes continued, “I also of fun putting together this their talent astounds me! The their vaccines. English teachers, as well as but mentally great: “Getting prior to her death. I haven’t
could enjoy it livestreamed on than halfway done. Maybe Act enjoyed being the head of set show.” cast and crew came together Social studies/government grade levels, etc, so if some vaccinated was a huge relief. I been able to see my family in
Youtube. Two will be better than Act crew. I was in charge of getting Jack McInnis said, “I was to perform a safely distanced, teacher Michael Bahr teachers had a bad reaction to instantly felt less stress!” eastern Iowa as much as I’d
As the show began, the One.” props ready, getting scenery really glad to have a musical entertaining show that gave explained, “I have no fears.” it, a whole section of teachers The pandemic has negatively like. My sister had the virus
student assistant director and Like the first act, Act Two together, and overall making this year, and having a lead many LCHS students a chance FACS teacher Molly Grell would not be out at once. impacted teachers’ lives in but recovered.”
the stage manger realized their was filled with gags, jokes, sure everybody had everything roll was just the cherry on to shine.” said she got the shot “to Many second doses were many ways. Jodi Richey said her family
director was missing and it parodies, and fun. they needed.” top. I love singing, acting, and “I’m very thankful for protect [her] family, friends, moved to Friday, to reduce the Grell explained, “I lost my sacrificed many things to stay
was now up to them to stage At the end of Saturday’s Kiley Allen said, “As a performing, so to put them Curt Ohrlund, who was our coworkers, students and many number of substitutes needed. very healthy, 73 year-old safe: “We had to cancel many
the show. performance, Director Erin senior, I was eager to hear that all together is a dream come sound engineer, and Kjersten others!” Nurse Buhman worked hard to People react to the COVID grandma in June. She was in family trips, avoid family
Musical numbers like Ohrlund gave a verbal salute to we were still going to have the true. I loved every minute of Rathke, who served as Ted Hallberg got vaccinated organize the vaccinations clinics. vaccine differently than others. the hospital on a ventilator gatherings, and miss out on lots
“We Apologize in Advance,” the 18 seniors who performed opportunity for a final spring practicing and performing our rehearsal accompanist, stage “To protect [his] health and the Some get very sick while for over a week and nobody of seasonal activities to try to
showed how “prepared” the in the Little Theatre for the last production....[and] we were musical!” manager, assistant director, health of others.” To first get the idea going, other people will not feel a could go up and see her. It has avoid getting the virus. We lost
cast was. time. still going to have our planned Director Erin Ohrlund choreographer, prop master, Stephanie Buhman worked Buhman sent out a form to thing. Many faculty members been something that crosses a family friend to the virus. It
After finding some scripts, Logan Gerdes enjoyed being musical despite the difficulties also enjoyed creating the and second-mom-on-set.” with the Plymouth County all LCS staff. Once she got at LCHS only had a sore arm my mind every single day. My has been mentally exhausting.”
the student director and stage in the show. He explained, “I COVID-19 has presented. I am “unusually challenging but fun Health Department to organize an idea of everyone who was after receiving the vaccine. mom also lost two friends/
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Prom goers enjoy letting loose, making memories Substitutes keep classrooms learning
by Cadyn Wilhelm
by Anna Sullivan
Prom at LCHS looked as possible. Attendees changed although attendees could not do memories with [her] friends.” cream at after prom.
different than it has in previous at school after the dance in anything about the restrictions, Several attendees wore the Substitutes continue to fill every day Beth works to get Rosalie Ellefson has been interaction with everyone and the curriculum while subbing
years. As usual, the junior class order to go to the after-prom she hoped they would choose Despite the challenges outfits they bought for last in for teachers this year as the substitutes to fill in for faculty subbing for 14 years at Le the convenience of not having rather than doing nothing.
worked on decorations for party. to have a positive attitude of planning something in year’s prom. Others waited Coronavirus challenges the members. Mars Community. Before to plan lessons. Richarz dislikes having
promenade. Alli Britt, Hailey Some students were fine towards it. COVID, Maria Pippett, a until the last minute to buy Le Mars Community School Two of the subs are Rosalie subbing she worked in human Ellefson also explained that to discipline students who
Mulder, and Dani Hurt put in with the change of plans, while A lot of students look forward LCHS students’ mom, worked their outfit in case prom got District. Ellefson and Deb Richarz. resources. she wishes she could teach misbehave.
several hours of work on Las the majority of students were to after prom each year. Senior hard to find activities that were cancelled. Office secretary Beth Deb Richarz began subbing
Both Ellefson and Richarz
Vegas-themed decorations. hoping for more normalcy. Payton Marienau was most fun and safe for the attendees. Junior Angel Alfaro had Collins, who finds substitutes after her retirement in the
only sub at Le Mars
The decorations included Some students wished excited for “the beginning After prom started at 11:30 advice for his classmates: explained, “It has been harder spring of 2018.
Community.
palm trees, a card arch, a jack that out-of-town guests and where the girls get ready and PM and lasted until 1:30 AM. “Have fun. Go all out. Make to find substitutes this year On average, Richarz said
Ellefson said the best part
pot machine, dice, and poker underclassmen had been meet up with each other.” Activity options included sure you make the most of it because many subs took that she subs about 10 to 12
about Le Mars is that “we
chips. allowed. Senior Blake Lander Junior Rayna Olson said a hypnotist, laser tag, mini because what if your never their names off the list due to days per month.
have awesome teachers and of
COVID put a damper on said, “I wish that it would be she was most excited to “be golf, photo booth, dodgeball, able to attend another prom? COVID.” Ellefson loves to be busy
course, THE STUDENTS!”
the usual prom plans. Several normal again so that we could together as a school and to just basketball, ax throwing, and Party like it’s your first and Currently Collins has about and enjoys subbing whenever
Richarz’ favorite parts about
restrictions included the get the full experience instead let loose and have fun.” bingo. your last. Make it a worthwhile seven regular subs on the list. she can. Ellefson said, “I really
LCHS are the students and
following: only juniors and of a mere fraction of it.” Junior Maggie Allen was A lot of opportunities to win experience and don’t leave According to Collins, if enjoy the students! Everyday is
staff. Richarz said, “It’s always
seniors from LCHS were able Many students worked hard most excited for “the after cash and prizes were available with any regrets. The only she cannot find a substitute she a new day.”
a great day to be a bulldog!”
to attend, and all attendees to make prom the best it could prom games.” all night. Attendees also had thing we own in this world are uses teachers in the school to Richarz said her favorite
were required to wear a mask be. Junior Daisy Christman the opportunity to eat pizza, moments in time. So own that help cover for them. Almost Rosalie Ellefson part about subbing is the Deb Richarz
Jazz band numbers grow
and socially distance as much Junior Kylie Biggs said looked forward to “making subs, chips, cookies, and ice moment to your fullest extent.”
BVM produces films that connect community
by Payton Marienau
by Erica Koonce
With fewer performances and to play and travel. We had and the nick-names Prichard said, “The trips that we got to “Like all things, jazz band
families cannot attend. We’ve COVID precautions, the jazz a new arrangement during gave us.” go on.” has had extra challenges and
Bulldog Video Media (BVM) Larson explained, “So far,
had viewers from Africa, band program looked different practices so we were 6 feet Other students shared that More students shared other difficulties this year.”
continues to create films of some of the things I [have
Canada, and Central America this year. The band, consisting apart and luckily trumpets got competitions are their favorite favorite parts of jazz band. “I’m really proud of the
the activities of LCHS during filmed] have been football
from what I know of.” of 31 participants, performed to sit down instead of stand the part. Senior Isaac Johnson said, students for not giving up when
every season because of and basketball games, class
With help from classmates, four times and ended the entire time.” Clark said, “Two years ago “Playing jazz with the boys.” festivals and performances
COVID guidelines making it activities, school board
“Mason Gengler, Aaron year at the Lyon County Jazz Several students shared we made it to State for Jazz Freshman Brooklyn Britt started to get cancelled. We
difficult to spectate. meetings, interviews with
Hauser, Luke Larson, Joe Festival. their favorite memories from band and I got to try Culvers said, “My favorite part is all were still able to have four
Roesner participated in the Senior Ellie Clark has played jazz band. Many include the for the first time and I pigged of the jokes that are created performances this year.”
final editing,” according to trumpet in the jazz band for director Michael Prichard. out.” within the group, all of the “This was also the first year
Isebrand. three years, but had never Sophomore Caden Wurth Senior Logan Gerdes said, laughs that are shared.” we have had a second jazz
Students need to do many experienced a year like this enjoyed “Mr. P being really “When we got first in districts” Senior Ryan Mahan said, band, the Jazz Dogs. The group
things to prepare for filming. one. Clark explains how funny and making jokes about was a favorite memory. “Getting better from the start made a lot of progress this year
Hubbell stated, “[I] take a COVID affected the band, everyone” Freshman Trayden Goodman to the end.” and was a lot of fun to direct. I
few deep breaths and do some “We were given bell covers Sophomore Henry Marienau said, “Coming up to solo when According to Pritchard, hope we can continue to have
vocal warm ups.” questions, set up times, and and masks that dampened our said, “I like how fun it is with I wasn’t supposed to.” the jazz band accomplished enough interest in jazz band
Video Media. Hauser stated,
“If it’s sports [related] make sure we’ve done some sound sadly but made us safe my friends and Mr. Prichard Freshman Ryan Laursen several things this year: that we can have two groups.”
“I’ve been editing videos
we check our cameras and [research] about the topic,” my whole life and decided to
Seniors reminisce past and plan for future
make sure we have press explained Gengler. actually do something with it.”
passes for the games, but if These students have many Archer said, “I want to
it’s an interview we write out reasons for joining Bulldog go into directing when I get
older.” byPayton Marienau
BVM members include students and staff, and speech Joining the class is
Some LeMars Community good senior memory. a small explosion in 4th period has decided to go to either
seniors Logan Gerdes, Aaron and dance competitions. I have recommended to “anyone who whatever. We live on a floating
seniors are continuing to Carter Alcorn, Colton Hoag, chemistry…” “WITCC or DMACC to weld
Hauser, Joseph Rosener, Evan also assisted in live streaming is interested in journalism, rock.”
make memories and are Mason Parrot, and Briley Morgan Marienau said, “My or be a mechanic.”
Schroeder, and Emily Wilson; many LCHS concerts and the news, photography, and Hoag said “Respect the
preparing themselves for the Pollema all mentioned that favorite high school memory is Christopher Gomez explained
juniors Mason Gengler and games.” especially someone who teachers.”
end of their high school years being able to play football was beating Sergeant Bluff Luton “I will be going to Omaha
Kyle Hubbell; sophomores Streaming and editing BVM wants to be on the TV or Meis simply stated, “laugh:)”.
coming up on May 14. The the best thing they experienced High School to go to state [for] to keep training for boxing
Laila Archer, Franklin Emrich, films is what this class does. radio,” explained Larson. “If Morgan Marienau said,
end of the year not only brings during senior year. softball.” because I love to box.”
Samuel Intyre, and Kaden Nancy Isebrand explained, you are interested in joining “Don’t take things for granted.
responsibilities, but also fun Some favorite high school Although many fun things The advice that these
Rolling; freshmen Clayton “The streaming is [done to let] the class, or are skeptical, I Things could end up being the
plans for celebrations. memories were also made are happening through the seniors would like to give to
Domsch, Ben Duque, Trey people to know what is going really recommend talking to opposite of what you thought
Some memorable events were throughout these student’s senior year, responsibilities underclassmen is varied.
Huizenga, and Luke Larson. on. It is an opportunity to let Mrs. Isebrand. The class is it’d be. Make the best out of
still made this year. Hannah four years. Erica Koonce still creep in and decision Albert said, “Just pay
They are led by Nancy the families celebrate what something you will absolutely situations.“
Albert and Caroline Meis both explained, “When Mr. Moss making must come into play. attention in class. It’ll save you
Isebrand. the students are doing, even if love.”
felt that homecoming was a had a failed lab and there was Alex Hagwer said that he [from] stress later. But also it’s
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LeMars Youth Police Academy offered to students Interactive projects created by teachers
by Hannah Albert by Hannah Albert
On March 6, 2021 the the creator of the course to get the police department that you fingerprints on different things drunk goggles and try to do the Teachers at LCHS are largest peacetime jobs creator concept to think about.” on, real-world opportunity
She added, “This is the first them to a deeper understanding
Le Mars Police Department students involved. The police don’t always hear about and and were able to lift them tasks. Next, a K-9 unit with the trying new ideas and projects in U.S. history and left a to create their own mini of the quince’s role in Mexican
offered a class to high school department offered a citizens you get to learn the ins and out off paper. Then, followed by dog Ace showed he was able to to interact with the students’ physical legacy of projects year doing this lesson. I try not aquaponics system grow
to do the same lessons each culture. By exploring authentic
students interested in learning academy to adults in the of what they do everyday.” creating molds of footprints in sniff out different drugs hidden learning. New classes are being still being used today across and see how the fish directly materials it also exposes them
more about the ins and outs community which resulted in Junior Brynlie Daale said, the grass, students were able in the wall. Finally, they loaded taught and more electives are the country. For example, both year. Sometimes it depends on impact the plant and how the
the personnel in the class.” to authentic Spanish. As they
of being an officer and about multiple students interested in “I experienced a day in the to pick up the clay and see the the SERT van and went to the being given to prepare students Franklin and Clark Elementary plant provides nutrients for the make decisions regarding their
starting a career in the police the course. Daale found a way life of a police officer. Doing footprint in the mold. fairgrounds where they saw a for their career choice and to schools were built by the WPA. fish as well!” own quince plans, they also
workforce. to make it possible for students duties that not everyone gets to The officers also created live pursuit. One of the officers satisfy interests. After studying the WPA, Math teachers Elizabeth have many opportunities to
Students had to turn in an to participate under 18 years do on a day-to-day basis. Each a mock car accident in the was in the dog suit so when he students are assigned to a group Anderson and Emily Pick
application along with a short old. officer explained the roles they alley to show the view of a got out of his car and ran, the of three to four classmates to created a catapult project
essay on why they would like Junior Maggie Allen have in the office and we were collision and traffic accidents dog bit him. come up with a contemporary for their algebra students.
to take this course. Thirteen stated, “I think this is a all able to do them. It was a fun skid marks. They measured the Brynlie Daale said, “The idea for a project that they The assignment consisted
students were selected to great experience….I would experience. It was a day full of skid marks of a tire to calculate day was very fun and I learned believe is something needed in of constructing catapults out
participate. The day was from recommend this to anyone laughing and learning. The day the average speed the car was a lot. I would recommend this Plymouth County. shoeboxes.
9 AM till 3 PM full of different interested in law enforcement. consisted of many duties that a going. to anyone who is thinking of Each group has to solve Students used their catapults
learning topics and activities. I feel like it exposes you to a lot police officer does.” Different sobriety tests were a job in this field. It is a great problems including finances, to launch balls into the air,
Officer Justin Daale was of things that happen through Students got to see their own taken and students put on the opportunity and it is free.” proper permits, types of record the trajectory, and use
jobs created, advertising, that information to create the
Art club allows students to express talents
maintaining, long-term goals, equation of a parabola.
location, and needs. These According to Pick, this
solutions must be typed up and 6-day unit fulfilled many
by Madelyn Kass turned into Fitzgerald. Danielle James, FFA instructor, purposes: “The goal for this
Michael Bahr, government Along with the problems, is doing a horticulture project project was to incorporate
High school art teacher Eva Aguilar, Lina Aguilar, the school year when I have environment where they can thought it would be fun.” consisting of mini aquaponics practice their own Spanish.
teacher, created a mock a poster must be completed on a fun, interactive, real-life things like who will sponsor
Kathy Bork is the founder Karlee Kennedy, and Kylee the 1st meeting, I usually give have fun and enjoy themselves Sophomore Eva Aguilar in jars. James stated, “This idea
election for his advanced what the project will look like experience into the lesson. It various items in their quince
and leader of the Art Club. Reggenitter; and freshmen kids about the first month to came from a fellow Ag teacher
classes but is now bringing from a bird’s eye view. was a way for students’ graphs celebration as well as which of
She started it in 2018 to help Julia Haworth and Emma join. An exception would be if with hopes of allowing students
it to all government courses. Fitzgerald stated, “It benefits to ‘come to life’ and create their friends will be a part of
allow students express their Rosener. a student transfers into LCHS to understand the unique
Bahr stated, “I ran the same the students by giving a better the equation alongside their their Court of Honor.”
creativity. The art club meets from after the first month.” opportunities aquaponics can
mock election when I was in understanding of what goes personal findings.” Bomgaars states the students
The art club has worked on offer the agriculture industry
high school,” and that is where into a real life project in terms Anderson explained, “Some enjoy this activity by taking
several projects: they “finished with growing produce.”
Bahr got the idea. This mock of planning it, obstacles, benefits to the students are the time to look into multiple
a mural in Mr. Formanek’s
election shows how people and carrying out the plan. It ability to be creative when aspects of the quince and
office, created a bulletin
run for and win elected office also makes them think about creating their catapult, have a making their own decisions
board in the commons, (will)
which fits into the examination possible projects that might hands-on project that engages
paint an ice cream cone for
Kluckhohn Elementary, and actually help the Plymouth them in learning, develops
then [organize] the art show in when not in class. explained, “I just wanted to do County area thrive.” He is the ability to work as a team,
May.” Freshman Julia Haworth said something I might enjoy.” considering changing the and connects what they are
Bork enjoys the club: “It her favorite thing about the Sophomore Kylee Regennitter poster into being a 3D model learning in the classroom to a
gIves me a chance to see the club is “Mrs. Bork and art.” said she “wanted to do art even in future years. real-world problem.”
kids outside of a normal school Sophomore Lina Aguilar said, when she wasn’t in any art Kathy Bork, art teacher, Jill Bomgaars, Spanish
Members this year include 3:45-4:30 on Tuesdays. day. I get to know them better “Helping with things” is her classes.” created a project of a visual teacher, is working with her
senior Joe Rosener; juniors Students are provided the because I have more time to favorite part. Junior Michelle James said, perspective of a keyhole. students on making decisions
Taylor Rolling, Tyrae opportunity to join the art club spend talking with them.” The reason freshman Emma “I had some time on my hands, The objective is for students with planning their own
Barker, and Michelle James; at the beginning of the year. The students said Bork has Rosener joined the art club and I really enjoy art.” to create a visual from the quinceanera.
sophomores Adam Anderson, Bork said, “From the start of done a great job providing an is she “likes to do art, and outside looking in or the inside Bomgaars stated, “A goal
looking out from a keyhole. of mine is to incorporate more
James explained, “It ties into a
Parking lot accidents frustrate students
Detail from the surrounding authentic materials to help
keyhole, through the keyhole, lot of different aspects of our students engage in real life
of political parties. full color, and a storyline Horticulture class: students Spanish as well as to be exposed
by Josie Matgen Bahr explained the benefits are the requirements for the build on their foundational to authentic cultural products.
knowledge of the basics as if they were planning their
This year several accidents surprise. new spots in the lot.” car with their door multiple down the road. of the 10-day project: “It gives project. Bork urged students to The idea came from talking own fiesta. This cultural rite
my students a hands-on look at get creative and think of all the necessary for plants to grow to several of our students who
have occurred in the high Most people interviewed Some minor accidents in the times.” Obviously, Brady was Students find it difficult to of passage comes to life for
the electoral process.” possibilities. and how their anatomical parts have celebrated their own
school parking lot.. agreed that the school has front of the school have also not happy with her new car’s see because of the parking students and makes learning
Terry Fitzgerald, history Bork said, “I enjoy watching function, while demonstrating quinceaneras or participated
According to junior Kalyb enough parking spots. been reported. Bailey Brady’s damage. spots on both sides of the more meaningful. This activity
teacher, has a lesson plan over the creative ideas the students how plants have a symbiotic as part of someone’s court of
Brunssen, most of the accidents Students have suggestions car was damaged while parked Not all accidents happen exits. When students leave the will be eventually become part
the New Deal WPA (Work come up with. For some, it relationship with fish.” honor.”
happen just from students not for preventing accidents. there. He explained, “When a while parking though. Close lot, many of them go out fast of the Spanish 1 curriculum.
Progress Administration). becomes quite personal, and “It benefits the students by Bomgaars said, “This unit
paying attention or driving Senior Logan Gerdes said, student at LCHS was getting calls have happened while instead of easing their way out
Fitzgerald states it was the for others, it is just a fun providing them with a hands- benefits students by guiding
too fast and being caught by “We need more cameras by the out of their car they hit my exiting the lot or even driving to see if anyone is coming.
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Students give advice for thriving in high school
by Anna Sullivan
Soccer programs start at LCHS
by Madelyn Kass
At the beginning of every that it is important to pay school they will discover that leadership skills and how to student council.
school year new freshmen attention in class and complete they have more opportunities be comfortable with talking in Junior Drayden Deboer This is LCHS’s first year of in popularity in the area with “My goals for the season are to the first step in the process sport.”
enter the high school with both work on time. for classes. Some electives groups. Ms. James is the best!” recommends joining wrestling. having soccer. The coach for more students expressing help players develop a better of growing soccer here in Le Freshman Brookelyn
fear and excitement. A recent Senior Cayden Wilhelm said, that LCHS has to offer include Freshman Fernando Diaz Senior Brenna Dirksen the girls team is Nikki Green. interest in participating in it.” understanding of the sport Mars. This is a community Britt explained, “I wanted
survey sent to all freshman “Don’t stress semester tests, foods, business, woodworking, encourages students to join encourages students to join Ben Vonheeder is the coach for Green added, “I think since as well as individual skills that is full of incredible school to join soccer and then we
and upperclassmen helps give just relax and enjoy the years welding and automotive, FFA. cheerleading, tennis, and choir. the boys’ team. all of the towns around now all and helping them find what support, and seeing people get got quarantined. I have been
advice to incoming freshmen. because they really do go fast.” agriculture classes, and much Junior Adie Arens Freshman Brookelyn Britt The senior girls out are have soccer it was about time position suits them best.” excited about the sport will be wanting to try various sports in
Current freshman Desiree One of the most common more. recommends taking any of said, “I highly recommend the
Breuer said, “Don’t worry troubles that freshmen had Junior Zach Hofmann Molly Grell’s classes. Arens dance team, show choir, and
or freak out! I would highly this year was being able to believes that Spanish is the said, “She is the best!” jazz band.”
recommend going to open find their classes throughout hardest part of high school. Junior Teitei Selet suggests Students who are interested
house with your friends the building. Other students However, many students taking Tifany Wright’s classes. in joining extracurricular
and walking through your explained that it was hard recommend taking Spanish Many students recommend activities in high school should
schedule!” having a split lunch and not because it is helpful for the choosing classes that will help consider joining multiple
Another freshman Lexi eating with their friends. future. for their career path in the activities so that they can meet
Hurd explained, “High school Senior Karlee Schiff said, Freshman Sarah Vacura future. a wide variety of people.
actually matters; don’t slack “The hardest part of high encourages students to take LCHS has a wide variety Adie Arens says, “In the long
off and procrastinate. Get your school is balancing school agricultural classes. Vacura of extracurricular activities run, high school is not bad.
work done and study for your work, sports, and time with says, “You learn ten times available for students. Some It is important to work extra
tests.” family and friends.” more than just animals and activities include music, hard in your classes, and to get
Senior Angel Alfaro believes As freshmen enter the high farming. I learned a lot of sports, drama, speech, and involved.”
Track teams look forward to “normal” season Summer Gollhofer, Autumn
Maddox, and Layla Searl. They
will play with 10 freshmen, 7
the Le Mars did as well, rather
than only being able to play
club soccer or stop playing
Vonheeder explained, “My
goals for the season would
be to be as competitive as we
awesome.”
Green said, “I’m looking
forward to a great opportunity
high school.”
Sophomore Kylie Hessenius
looked forward to having “fun
by Addison Arens sophomores, and 9 juniors. after rec soccer through the can be every single day, and to grow this program in and [getting] a workout.”
Track season is in full swing, Coach Dunn. They enjoy her to do my best.” and qualifying as many guys The seniors on the boys’ YMCA.” start creating growth within the community and to be Additionally, Freshman
and both coaches and students positive attitude and criticism Britt added, “I do it to stay possible for state.” team are Froylan Cervantes, Masks will be required in the program. A big part of that able to learn as a coach as Grace Van Otterloo said the
are excited about the ability to throughout the season and in shape and so I can feel Coach Small answered, “I Carlos Duran, and Joseph some situations. However, will be seeing all of our players well as teaching players my reason she was most excited
compete. do not think they could do it accomplished at the end of the hope each athlete can get better Rosener. They will be joined as Green explained, “During grow in their knowledge of the knowledge of the game.” to join the soccer team was
The 28 girls out are without her. day.” as the season progresses. I also by 7 freshmen, 7 sophomores, practice when players are game which will be crucial Players were also excited “to play with [her] friends and
coached by Tami Dunn, Jenna Junior Averie Morgan said, Heimgartner, who throws the love the way the boys and the and 8 juniors. exerting a lot of energy, masks since this is our first season.” about this year’s season. have no stress about being
Bowmaster, Kady Leusink, “Making fun of Coach Dunn” shot put and discus, said his girls work together and help The teams will be play will not be required.” Vonheeder is excited about Senior Carlos Duran said, good.”
and Brad Small. is what she enjoys most about favorite part is “being part of each other get better.” mostly against Missouri River Vonheeder added, “If the season: “The biggest thing “My favorite part about soccer Sophomore Elijah Dougherty
The boys team is coached by track season. the team and having fun with Coach Engebretson has many Conference schools. [player] are on the sideline or for me that I’m looking forward is being able to run around and said he was anxious to learn
Al Engebretson, Cliff Collins, Freshman Sophie Buhman the throwers.” ways to reach their goals this LCHS started a soccer team anything like that, then they to is being able to work with a play a sport I’ve played since I “more about the sport.”
Caleb Vanotterloo, and Brad also feels inspired by someone Senior Collin Boehmer said, season: “We work hard each for several reasons. Vonheeder will need masks on. It’s a very group of high school boys to was young.” Junior Alan Davilla said,
Small. else: “My siblings! They were “The meets are the best part: day in practice to achieve this explained, “I think a big part of similar protocol to what we help them grow into not only Duran added, “I’m really “I started playing when I was
Engebretson said, “After overachievers!” having a more normal track hanging out with the whole goal....The bigger goals take it was our move to the MRAC have seen with other sports great players, but great young excited to play with my little around 4 years old and have
missing last year I am excited Many girls have been looking season. team warming up, running, care of themselves such as where all of the other schools this school year.” men also.” brother and coach younger played my whole life.”
to have a track season again forward to this year. Junior Alli Senior Jacob Heimgartner supporting each other.” conference championships, have soccer programs. It’s Both coaches have expectations He continued, “I’m also kids with less experience and
this year. It is extra special to Britt said she enjoys “being explained why he joined track: Pollema, a sprinter, said, state qualifiers, and state place also a sport that is growing for the season. Green said, looking forward to this being share my knowledge of the
be finally using our home track part of a team and having a “It is a lot of fun and I enjoy “My favorite part is going to winners.”
Students enjoy opportunity to sing together
as our old one was torn down normal season.” the competition.” the meets and running with my
after the 2018 season.” Freshman Stella Hector Senior Briley Pollema said, friends.”
Most of the girls admit to explained, “I can’t wait to get “I go out for track to stay in Senior Colton Hoag, also
loving the team and being closer with the girls on the good shape. I’ve always loved a sprinter, explained, “I went by Josie Matgen
inspired to work hard both team.” running.’ out for track to get faster
by their parents and by Over 100 students they needed to be able to sing has been different this year. choir members’ assignments Junior Jazmine Garcia said
The girls also expect to be The athletes enjoy the sport for football in college. I
participated in choir this year, out more. Singers have had to Students still have favorite was a sight reading factory. her favorite part is “learning all
challenged. Freshman Sarah for many reasons. Hector likes recommend everyone to go out
despite having to make several over emphasize their diction to songs, including “For Hope Students recorded themselves the new music.”
Brown thinks the toughest part “being surrounded by people because it will make you faster
changes to prevent the spread be understood. Will Light Our Way,” “Sing singing an unknown piece of Senior Logan Gerdes
of the season will be “keeping who will make [her] a better and brings you closer to kids
of COVID. Another change is the way Gently,” “Hark The Herald,” music and then turned it in will miss choir next year for
a good attitude when things athlete.” that you don’t normally talk to
Most singers interviewed the choirs are split. In the past, and “Come At Dawn.” as homework. Several choir several reasons. He explained,
don’t go the way [they] want Freshman Payton Wright during the school day.”
think the most challenging part a split was made between Senior Sean Kayser enjoys members said this was one of “I am going to miss getting all
them to.” explained what she likes: Coach Collins has many
of choir was adapting to the concert and chamber choirs. being in a group working for a the hardest assignments of the excited before the concerts and
Britt explained that “getting “Being around my friends and goals for this season. He
masks. This year director Randy performance. year. getting to wear the robes, but
back in the right mindset after getting to do what I love, run.” said, “I would like to see kids
At the beginning of the Ewing has experimented with When working on these songs, Junior Brody Metten said, I am really going to miss Mr.
quarantine” will be the most Junior Annabelle Wadle said, establish new PR’s (Personal Photos contributed by Gene year, students had a hard time different groupings to see what singers have to be on pitch and “My favorite part is perfecting Ewing.”
challenging part for her. “The meets give me a lot of Records) through the year. Knudson: knudsenphotos. singing with masks on because worked best. have to know how to read the all the really low notes the
The guys are also excited to adrenaline [which] pushes me Also, winning conferences com of the amount of breath support Not everything in choir music, so this year one of the basses have.”
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IE speech team finishes successful season Tennis teams get excited for competition
by Cadyn Wilhelm
by Madison Claussen
Seven LCHS Individual is, “Competing and having said her favorite memory is, than large group. I would speech for 30 years, and it gets LCHS boys and girls tennis this season would be effected Madison Claussen, Claire
Events performances earned people tell you they enjoyed “Hanging out with the class say there is more that can fit more fun every year!” season has begun. The girls due to last year’s season being Blezek, Kennedi Masuen,
the highest rating possible from your performance.” of 2020 and 2021. They are anyone.” These students earned I tennis team is coached by cancelled. Cadyn Wilhelm, and Hannah
the Iowa High School Speech Sophomore Emma Brennan ratings at the state contest: Head Coach Tifany Wright Some players practiced in the Albrecht. The boys varsity
Association. The IHSSA State said, “It’s a learning experience Brody Ohm for solo musical and Assistant Coach Michael off season, while others did not team consists of Kaden
Contest took place at Le Mars that pushes you outside of your theatre, Kiley Allen for Bahr. The boys tennis team is pick up a racket. Struck said, Wingert, Matthew Ahlers,
high school on March 13. Due comfort zone. It’s a special expository address, Sophie coached by Head Coach Alex “Those who were able to find Michael Meis, Jaxon
to COVID, only LCHS and thing and there aren’t many Bixenman for storytelling, Struck and Assistant Coach time for hitting over the last Baumgartner, Ryan Brown,
Gehlen students competed things like it.” Jack McInnis for reviewing Greer Milledge. year have probably separated and Samuel Bowen.
here. Other contests were held Senior Ellie Clark said her and solo musical theatre, The teams consists of 20 themselves from others who Players joined the tennis
at schools around the state. favorite category is improv Adriane Stamer-Fuentes girls and 21 boys. Returning haven’t touched a racket during team for many reasons. Senior
The following were honored because “being able to just go for solo musical theatre and letter winners for the girls that time period.” He indicated Kaden Wingert said, “I went
with all-state medals: Ellie absolutely crazy is the funnest prose, Bailey Goodman for are Madison Claussen and that it is easy for coaches to see out for tennis because I have
Clark for improv, Bailey thing I’ll ever do in my life.” public address and literary Caroline Meis. Returning which players practiced in the played the sport since I was in
Goodman for lit program and Senior Bailey Goodman program, Ellie Clark for letter winners for the boys off season. Most players said elementary school and I really
public address, Jack McInnis said her favorite category is improvisational acting, are Matthew Ahlers, Kaden they did play to prepare for enjoy it.”
for solo musical theatre, public address because “I like Aaron Hauser for storytelling Wingert, and Kutter Wright. this year. Junior Hannah Albrecht said,
Trinity Brunsting, Ellie Clark, Bailey Goodman (twice!), Jack McInnis, Adriane
Mitzully Morales for poetry, raising awareness about issues and improvisational acting, Coaches and players have The teams have 11 meets “I went out for tennis because
Adriane Stamer-Fuentes for
Stamer-Fuentes, and Mitzully Morales were named Outstanding Performers!
and being able to add my own Matt Ahlers for spontaneous a different struggle this year. scheduled for the season. I didn’t want to do track like Senior Jaxon Baumgartner I was getting out.”
solo musical theatre, and Lots of great memories have so talented and I wish I was as emotion.” speaking, Hannah Albrecht All coaches said they were The girls varsity team my sister, and my other friends said, “I went out for tennis Baumgartner still remembers
Trinity Brunsting for acting. been made from IE speech good as them.” The coaches of IE speech for after dinner speaking, Jade a little concerned about how consists of Caroline Meis, were tennis players.” because my friends convinced the time “Josh Pratt hit Dalton
Sophomore Abigail Tilberg throughout the years. Senior Freshman Kemper Bowden are English teachers Sherri Oswald for acting, Abigail me to.” with an overhead during
says her favorite part of IE Ellie Clark said her favorite said he just joined the team, Permeswaran and Erin Ohrlund Tilberg for public address and Senior Kennedi Masuen practice.”
speech is, “I like the excitement memory is, “Last year during “but can’t wait for what is to and FACS teacher Molly Grell. literary program, Seth Albers said, “My favorite part of Albrecht said, “I don’t have
that comes with talking alone. State competition, I fell off come.” Permeswaran said, “I LOVE for prose, Luke Larson for tennis is when I get my first a favorite memory. Every day
You have all the influence over my chair during the end of my Some advice IE speech coaching IE speech. Our team radio news announcing, Zoe serve in perfectly and my is memorable and fun!”
your audience and it can be a improv and I played it off really members would give to go members are AWESOME! Witkop for acting, Kemper opponent can’t get to it.” Masuen agreed: “I don’t
nerve-racking and awesome well and just started yelling to out for speech is to just try it Practices are the most fun, Bowden for prose, Trinity Many memories are made have a favorite memory from
experience at the same time.” be heard cause everyone was out. Senior Seth Albers said, especially when performers Brunsting for acting, and throughout the tennis seasons. tennis. I have enjoyed every
Senior Bailey Goodman said laughing so hard.” “It’s so fun. There are so many realize how amazingly talented Mitzully Morales for poetry. Senior Madison Claussen season I have gotten to play.
her favorite part of IE speech Sophomore Emma Brennan different categories in IE rather they are. I’ve been coaching IE explained, “My favorite tennis Just being able to have fun and
memory is when we all got out hang out with my friends is the
of the car to go to Jimmy Johns best part.”
after a long tournament and a
bird pooped on my arm right as
Report from the links: golf team hopes for good weather
by Erica Koonce
The Le Mars girls’ golf team in Le Mars. Freshman Taylor Mackey
will participate in 10 meets Six girls make up the golf said, “I love to play the sport.”
this year against all teams in squad: senior Erica Koonce I believe it’s always fun to
the Missouri River Activities (that’s me!); juniors Dani Hurt, be a part of a team, and golf is
Conference. Kelsey Feuerhelm, and Kenzie a fun and relaxing sport.
The first meet was on April 9 Pippett; and freshmen Taylor Pippett prefers a certain kind
against Western Christian High Mackey and Zoe Wittkop. of weather when she golfs:
School at the Prairie Rose Golf Ten-year golf coach Dave “Sunny days with no wind.”
Course in Brunsville. Le Mars Irwin said he is looking She also has a least favorite
won the meet. Junior Dani forward to “being outside part of the season: “Windy,
Hurt was the medalist with a and trying to give the girls a cold days”
45 score; senior Erica Koonce positive experience playing With my years of experience,
and freshman Zoe Wittkop tied golf.” I can tell you the worst part
for runner up with a 53 score. The girls joined the team for of the season: golfing at the
The golfers will finish the several reasons. Whispering Creek golf course
Front, l to r: Bailey Goodman, Aaron Hauser Brody Ohm, Ellie Clark, Adriane Stamer-Fuentes, Jack McInnis, Mitzully Morales, Sophie Bixenman, Kiley Allan, Emma Michaels; snd row: Abigail Tilberg, season on May 11 with the last Junior Kenzie Pippett said, in Sioux City.
Trinity Brunsting, Hannah Albrecht, Matthew Ahlers, Jade Oswald, Miranda Lozada, Layla Archer; back row: Zoe Wittkop, Kennedy McInnis, Kemper Bowden, Helen Goeken, Emma Brennan. Not pictured: meet against multiple schools “It is a fun sport that you can
Seth Albers, Luke Larson at Willow Creek Golf Course play forever.”You can also read
