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THE IN THIS ISSUE:
LARIAT
Question of the Month
- p. 2
Senior Spotlights - p. 3
and 4
Music Contests- p. 5
FFA - p. 7 & 8
Track - p. 10
Volume 82, Issue 7 Colome High School - Box 367, Colome, SD April 20, 2021
Students enjoy SOAR Day activities by Clarissa Ringing Shield
The staff put together a fun day for
all of the students on Thursday, Apr. 1,
and they called it SOAR Day. SOAR
stands for Safety Organization Accep-
tance Respect.
The students rotated through four
activities throughout the morning. Be-
cause of the 12:45 dismissal, each ac-
tivity lasted about an hour.
The teachers selected the hobbies that
they wanted to share with students.
These activities included roping and
rope braiding with Mrs. Christensen,
canning and preserving with Mrs. Bo-
lie, cooking (3 sessions) with Mrs.
DeMers, cribbage with Mr. Juracek,
Wii with Mrs. Bertram, spray ink with
Mrs. Novotny, pedicures with Mrs.
Rohde, pitch with Mrs. Ewing, basket-
ball with Mr. Christensen, rockets with Students are learning how to make a rocket launch with Ms. Sparks. This was one of 12 activities that
students could choose to do on SOAR Day.
Ms. Sparks, frisbee goft with Mr. Hos-
ford, and flower arrangements with Ms.
Manderfeld.
Above: Alana Supik, Gracie Rohde, and
Cheyenne Poler are giving themselves ped-
icures. Above right: This group of girls
made a fruit pizza. From left are Lanie
Bolton, Clarissa Ringing Shield, Hadley Har-
ruff, Ashlyn Hoffine, Kasey Taylor, Morgan
Gill, Devan Doughtery, and Taleah Songer.
Lariat April 20, 2021 Page 2 Question of the Month by Caden Munroe What is your ideal day? Senior Hunter Stas said that an ide- Junior Jesse Larson said, “Sunny, 75 An ideal day for sophomore Kash al day for him would be going to degrees and farming would do it for Heath would be driving truck with any NFL or NBA facility, hanging me.” 78-degree weather. out with their players, and seeing their daily routine. Hanging with Joseph and Klayton Eighth Grader Allie Spellman said Seventh Grader Emme Nelson said on a nice day and driving around that she would enjoy staying home that an ideal day for her would be would be an ideal day for freshman with no school. staying at home and watching Net- Bromley Heath. flix. The Lariat is published by the desktop publishing class at Colome High School. Readers may submit letters to the editor, but the Lariat staff reserves the right to accept or reject letters. Writers/page designers: Devan Dougherty, Ashlyn Hoffine, Landi Krumpus, Caden Munroe, Libbie Petersek, Jordyn Ring, Clarissa Ringing Shield, Riley Shippy; Advisor: Mrs. Rohde.
Lariat April 20, 2021 Page 3 Senior Spotlights Name: Linkyn Petersek Name: Nathaniel Han- Birthday: February 17 sen “Lil Red” Birthplace: Winner, SD Birthday: December 12 Family: Parents: Rj and Birthplace: Rapid City, Sara Petersek, sisters: SD Libbie and Preslie Pe- Family: Parents: tersek Carmen and Monte, Favorite childhood brothers: Kaylub and memory: Going spot- Tristen lighting with the boys Favorite childhood Growing up I wanted memory: Riding mini to be a professional calf bikes and fishing with roper. the family All-time favorite movie: Lonesome Dove Growing up I wanted to be a mechanic. Hobbies: Roping, fishing, and hanging with my friends All-time favorite movie: Super Trooper Three things that can always be found in my refrigera- I stay home to watch TikTok. tor: Milk, turkey, and cheese Favorite sports team: Seahawks If I have any warning, my last meal will be a steak with Favorite band and/or musician: 90’s of Outlaw Country mashed potatoes. Hobbies: Fishing and hanging with friends Pet peeve: When someone says they are going to do some- Three things that can always be found in my refigera- thing and they never do tor: Milk, eggs, and cheese I wish I could stop chewing my fingernails. If I have any warning, my last meal will be T-bone steaks I’m better than most at roping. with corn, gravy, and mashed potatoes. I could be better at school. People would be surprised to know I have red hair. I regret all the times I got into trouble. I’m better than most at being a redhead. I’m proud that I live where I live. I regret not trying in high school. Best time of my life: Roping a donkey I’m proud that I’m going to college. Worst time of my life: Watching my friend about get his Best time of my life: Listening to Michael finger bitten off by a donkey Worst time of my life: Listening to Michael I hope I never have to rope a donkey again. I’d like to have a dollar for every time I left Mrs. Bolie’s I’d like to have a dollar for every time I talk to people. classroom sophomore year. Worst idea I ever had: I haven’t had one. Worst idea I ever had: Let Michael pull me on a sled If I could travel in time, I would visit the 1900s. If I could travel in time, I would visit the 90s. If I won the lottery, I would build myself a roping barn. If I won the lottery, I would buy a new pickup, give mon- A great evening to me is sitting by a fire telling stories. ey to my parents, and save and invest the rest. Behind my back, friends say: I never can sit still A great evening to me is fishing with the sun out and being Best thing about school: Talking to everyone with friends. Hardest thing about school: Paying attention Best thing about school: Leaving Future goal: Make the NFR Hardest thing about school: Showing up Best thing about living in Colome: It is a small town. Future goal: Become a track star If I could change something about Colome, I wouldn’t Best thing about living in Colome: Everyone knows change anything. everyone If I had something to do over, I would do high school If I could change something about Colome, I’d put a Red over again. Lobster here. I can die happy once I make the NFR and win the world. I can die happy once I am happy. At my funeral, I hope people say: He was a good guy and At my funeral, I hope people say: He was a good guy. always had a smile on his face.
Lariat April 20, 2021 Page 4 Senior Spotlights Name: Gavin Tucker Name: Tate Luedke Birthday: November 7 Birthday: April 23 Birthplace: Rapid City, Birthplace: Rapid City, SD SD Family: Mom-Autumn, Family: Mom-Desi, Dad-Mark, Brother-Gage Dad-Andrew, Sis- Favorite childhood ters-Maura and Colby memory: Sitting in the Favorite childhood combine and leaning memory: When my against the curved glass cousin ran into the golf Growing up I wanted to cart and broke his leg be a lineman. and tried to blame me All-time favorite movie: True Grit for it. I stay home to watch Letterkenny. Growing up I wanted to be a rancher. Favorite sports team: 49ers All-time favorite movie: Talladega Nights Favorite band and/or musician: George Strait I stay home to watch Youtube. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, driving around, and working Favorite sports team: Denver Broncos Three things that can always be found in my refrigerator: Favorite band and/or musician: Johnny Cash Milk, eggs, and cheese Hobbies: Working on cars and pickups and hunting If I have any warning, my last meal will be prime rib with Three things that can always be found in my refrigerator: mashed potatoes and gravy, and cheesy green beans. Ranch, cheese and tobasco sauce Pet peeve: Interruptions If I have any warning, my last meal will be steak and eggs People would be surprised to know I have a brother. with hashbrowns. I wish I could stop overeating. Pet peeve: People asking me the same question multiple I’m better than most at wasting money. times I could be better at saving money. I wish I could stop spending so much money. I’m proud that I am graduating early. I could be better at doing my homework. I regret nothing. I regret that I didn’t go out more. Best time of my life: Last summer I’m proud that I get to go to college. I hope I never have to lose a kid. Best time of my life: When I flew over Mount Rushmore I’ve never been able to ice skate. and Crazy Horse Worst idea I ever had: Driving the ranch pickup into a pond Worst time of my life: When my uncle passed away I’d like to have a dollar for every time I talked. I hope I never have to live on the street. When nobody’s looking, I relax. I’ve never been able to fly to a different state. If I could travel in time, I would visit my great grandpa in I’d like to have a dollar for every time I say, “I wish I had a high school. million dollars.” A great evening to me is driving around with the homies. Worst idea I ever had: Going through a swamp with the Best thing about school: Seeing everyone loader tractor Hardest thing about school: Waking up When nobody’s looking , I go on my phone. Behind my back, friends say I walk funny. If I could travel in time, I would visit the 1800s. Best thing about living in Colome: Small town If I won the lottery, I would buy a house, a pickup, and If I could change something about Colome would put in a some land. McDonald’s. A great evening to me is being with family. The one thing that really makes me angry is mouthy Hardest thing about school: Paying attention people. Future goal: Running my own Ranch I can die happy once I have a family. The one thing that really makes me angry: When people At my funeral, I hope people say: He sure knew how to break things and lie about it have fun. I can die happy once I own a house and have no debt.
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Senior Spotlights
Name: Michael Supik I could be better at school.
Birthday: January 2 I regret not putting more effort into school and sports.
Birthplace: Gregory, I’m proud that I am who I am.
SD Best time of my life: Fishing during the summer
Family: Mom: Mende, Worst time of my life: Knee surgeries
Dad: John, Sister: Alana I hope I never have to bury a child.
Favorite childhood I’ve never been able to dunk.
memory: Riding around I’d like to have a dollar for every time I wasn’t paying
town all day on my bike attention in school.
with Allan. Worst idea I ever had: Taking the boat out with Allan at
Growing up I wanted Rahn Lake
to be a mechanic. When nobody’s looking, I act stupid.
All-time favorite movie: If I could travel in time, I would visit the late 60s and
Varsity Blues or Cars early 70s.
I stay home to watch action movies. If I won the lottery, I would buy lots of toys.
Favorite band and/or musician: Kid Rock or Morgan A great evening to me is cooking fish with the boys.
Wallen Behind my back, friends say: He’s crazy
Hobbies: Fishing and riding dirt bikes Best thing about school: Leaving
Three things that can always be found in my refrigera- Hardest thing about school: Coming
tor: Milk, cheese, and ketchup Future goal: Buy a nice house with a nice garage
If I have any warning, my last meal will be Famous Best thing about living in Colome: The size
Daves’s ribs, cornbread, and homemade mashed potatoes. I can die happy one I raise nice, respectful, hardworking
Pet peeve: When people are hypocritical kids.
I wish I could stop procrastinating. At my funeral, I hope people say: He was the nicest guy.
I’m better than most at wheelies.
Golf team travels to
Mobridge for first meet
by Devan Dougherty
The girls of Winner Area Golf team trav-
eled to Mobridge for the Mobridge-Pol-
lock Golf Tournament on Apr. 15. It was
the first meet of the year and they were
able to bring a Varsity and a JV team.
The Varsity team would have brought
in 1st if team trophies were given out.
For individual scores, they placed top
10. Rylee Root got 1st with a 88, Kelbi
Meiners pulled in 5th with a 98, Bren-
nan Bachman tied for 8th, but with the
tie breaker, got 9th with a 105, Devan
Dougherty finished in 10th with a 106,
Gracie Root had a 113. Their next meet
The girls golf team poses for a picture at the meet in Mobridge. From left are Emma Jorgensen,
Brennan Bachman, Cici Watson, Leila Balsiger, Tessa Mann, Gracie Root, Kelbi Meiners, Devan will be the Big Dakota Conference in
Dougherty, and Rylee Root. In back is Coach Jim Halverson. Pierre on Thursday.
Lariat April 20, 2021 Page 6
Band and choir compete in contests by Ashlyn Hoffine
In February the high school choir
submitted their videos for the vocal
contest. They were not able to go to the
contest because of Covid, but they were
able to send in videos. The results from
the contest are as follows. Emma Van-
denbark and Lilly Nelson earned a su-
perior on their duet. Emma Vandebark
received a superior on her solo. Eliza-
beth Yeaman earned a superior on her
solo. As a mixed group (whole choir),
they received a superior.
The band students competed in the
instrumental contest. They also had to
compete via video submission. The re-
sults for the instrumental contest are as
follows. Maya Vandebark received an
above average on her flute solo. Emma The Colome High School choir contest group participants pose for a picture. In back are Joseph
Laprath, Kash Heath, Kaden Pechota, Taitin Ringing Shield, LaShanna Connot, and Lilly Nel-
Vandenbark earned a superior on her son. In the middle are Bromley Heath, Maya Vandenbark, Morgan Gill, Toree Ringing Shield, and
French horn solo. Jack Anderson fin- Kasie Leighton. In front are Shaleeena Kingsley, Emma Vandenbark, and Elizabeth Yeaman.
ished with an average on his alto sax
Left: Participants of
solo. Shaleena Kingsley received an the vocal contest are
above average on her clarinet solo. Lilly Nelson, Emma
Choir students selected for All-State Vandenbark, and
Elizabeth Yeaman.
Choir this year were Elizabeth Yeaman, Below left: Instrumental
Morgan Gill, Kash Heath, and Isaac contestants are Jack An-
derson, Emma Vanden-
Beltman. The large group gathering was bark, Maya Vandenbark,
not held this year due to Covid. This is and Shaleena Kingsley.
Beltman’s fourth year being selected. Below: Four students
made it to All-State Choir.
The state still recognized all the 4-year These students include
participants, and he received a pin for Isaac Beltman, Mor-
this. gan Gill, Elizabeth Yea-
man and Kash Heath.
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NHS hosts several activities by Landi Krumpus
The National Honor Society has host- ents and kids returned the eggs. Those The National Honor Society will be
ed a few events this past month. Those eggs will be used in the future for other hosting the Teacher Appreciation com-
events include the 2021 NHS induction Easter egg hunts. The NHS members ing up in May. It will be held on Mon-
and Easter egg hunt. Last year, NHS then walked the field to check for eggs day, May 3, at 2:45 p.m. in the gym.
induction was held virtually due to the that were left, but they did not find any. Certificates and gifts will be awarded.
pandemic. NHS faculty, members, and
more were happy to experience this in
person, along with the Easter Egg Hunt,
for the 2020-2021 school year.
NHS induction was held on Mar.17.
The event started at 7:00 p.m. Sopho-
mores Morgan Gill, Landi Krumpus,
and Taylor Nelsen were inducted. Ju-
niors Maya Vandenbark, Katie Welk-
er, and Elizabeth Yeaman were recog-
nized. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
Vandenbark, Welker, and Yeaman were
inducted virtually. They were recog-
nized and signed the NHS membership
book this year at the 2021 NHS Induc-
tion. New officers were also installed.
The new officers are Maya Vandenbark,
president; Katie Welker, vice president;
Elizabeth Yeaman, secretary; Landi
Krumpus, treasurer; and Morgan Gill,
Top: Elizabeth Yeaman, Katie Welker, Maya Van-
historian. After the induction, pictures denbark, Taylor Nelsen, Landi Krumpus, and Morgan
were taken. A cake and punch social Gill say the pledge during the NHS induction held on
March, 17.
was held in the lobby of the gym. A Middle: NHS members line the children up at the end
special thank you goes to Mrs. Julie of the field to get ready to find the eggs during the
Rohde for the cake. Easter Egg Hunt held at the football field. They then
counted down from three for the children to start the
NHS members hosted an Easter egg Easter egg hunt.
hunt on Mar. 27. NHS members packed Left: Laura Kahler helps her child hunt for Easter eggs.
eggs during green time on Tuesday, Below: Children run to pickup up Easter eggs at the
Easter egg hunt on Mar. 27.
Mar. 23. The hunt was held at the foot-
ball field. In previous years, it was held
at different locations due to weather.
This year, NHS members were for-
tunate to have it at the football field.
Members showed up to the field at 9:30
a.m. to set up and the event started at
10:00 a.m. Kids from the ages of 8 and
under attended. After the children were
done picking the eggs up, they had the
option to either empty the candy out
and give the eggs back to the NHS for
future use, or keep the candy in the
eggs and take them home. Several par-
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FFA students participate in competitions by Devan Dougherty
On Mar. 17, members of the FFA at-
tended the district competition in
Tyndall. Ms. Manderfeld, advisor, ac-
companied the students. Here are their
results. In Floriculture, Emma Van-
denbark placed 18th out of 50 people
and Aleah Musser was 38th out of 39
people. As a team they placed ninth out
of 10. In Livestock Evaluation, Klay-
ton Heath took 16th, followed by Jesse
Larson in 17, Jack Anderson with 25,
and Sully Shippy with 35, all out of 55
people. As a team they placed eighth
out of 14. For Poultry Evaluation, Mor- members will be doing a town clean
gan Gill finished in 15th, followed by up on May 12. They will pick up trash
Joseph Laprath who placed 21st, and from the streets and ditches in Colome.
Kash Heath with 30, all out of 32 peo- They will then meet back up at the
ple. They placed sixth out of 8 as a team. shop and enjoy pizza and beverages.
They also participated in the Brule This coming summer there are lead-
County Invite. In Livestock Evalua- ership camps that the FFA mem-
tion, Larson placed 10th, Shippy took bers can participate in. They will
26th, Anderson was 31st, and Klay- be able to meet other kids who are
ton Heath placed 33rd, all out of 51 also in FFA and do lots of fun activ-
people. They placed seventh as a team ities, such as nature walks, games,
out of 14. In Horse Evaluation, Ray- and learning of soft skill character-
lynn Dehning took 8th, Shaleena sistics that they will be able to use
Kingsley was 32nd, and Keasha Kar- in the workforce and other places.
tak took 39th, all out of 39 people. As These camps will be held in differ-
a team they placed ninth out of 12. ent locations for east and west river.
On Mar. 8, they also competed
in the McCook Invite. In Poultry, Top: Jesse Larson, Klayton Heath, Sully Shippy, and
Jack Anderson competed in Livestock Evaluation in
Laprath placed 18th, and Gill was Tyndall on March 17. Above: Klayton Heath and Jesse
20th out of 37. As a team the duo Larson evaluate livestock at the competition in Tyndall.
placed ninth out of 10. In Floricul- Students also competed at the Brule County Invite on
March 10 and the McCook Invite on March 8. Left: Emma
ture, Vandenbark took 21st out of 80. Vandenbark particpated in Floriculture at the competi-
FFA has some exciting upcoming tion. Below left: Aleah Musser, Keasha Kartak, Shalee-
events. The members of FFA held a Tee- na Kingsley, and Raylynn Dehning competed in Horse
Evaluation. Below right: Joseph Laprath, Morgan Gill,
na’s Kitchen cookie sale. There were four and Kash Heath who all competed in Poultry Evaluation.
different flavors, including chocolate
chip, double chocolate chip, monster,
and funfetti. They sold them for 12 dol-
lars a dozen. All proceeds go to the Co-
lome FFA Chapter. Sales ended April 16.
Members along with their friends
and family were invited to the Ameri-
can Legion for supper at FFA banquet
on Apr. 17 to recognize accomplish-
ments of the FFA members this year.
To give back to the community, FFA
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FFA holds banquet
The FFA celebrated members’ accomplishments at their ban-
quet on Saturday, Apr. 17. The evening began with a taco bar.
Then students received recognition.
Right: Students who received the Discovery Degree in FFA include Jonah Muss-
er, Aleah Musser, Allie Spellman, Raylynn Dehning, and Emme Nelsen.
Below: Students who received the Greenhand Degree in FFA include Joseph
Laprath, Jordyn Ring, Jordan Musser, Emma Vandenbark, Kasie Leighton, and
Kash Heath.
Below right: One student was chosen from each grade as Most Active. From left
are Riley Shippy, junior; Morgan Gill, sophomore; Aleah Musser, seventh grader;
Raylynn Dehning, eighth grader; and Emma Vandenbark, freshman.
Far bottom left: Jordan Musser was Top Salesman for the year.
Far bottom right: FFA members at the banquet include in front Morgan Gill,
president; Riley Shippy, vice president; Taylor Nelsen, secretary; Emma Vanden-
bark, treasurer; Joseph Laprath, reporter; and Jesse Larson, sentinel. In back are
Allie Spellman, Raylynn Dehning, Aleah Musser, Emme Nelsen, Jonah Musser,
Jordan Musser, Kash Heath, Jordyn Ring, Kasie Leighton, and Devan Dougherty.
It’s time to purchase your 2020-21 yearbook!
The link is open to place your order. You can
find this link on the home page of the school
website. If you would rather order in person,
you can do this by giving the money to Mrs.
Rohde. The cost is $35.
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Colome starts track season
by Riley Shippy
Colome had their second meet of the season on Apr.
10 when they went to Winner for the Bill Pistulka Invi-
tational. Colome didn’t win any events but they placed
in multiple ones. Riley Shippy placed sixth in the 100m
and 4th in the 200m dash. Kash Heath placed third in
the 400m run with a 55.2, and Michael Supik placed
fifth with a 55.7. Both these times were their personal
records. Supik also placed seventh in the 800m run with
a 2:20.8. Laprath was fifth in the mile run and third in
the 2-mile run. Heath was seventh in the high jump.
The medley relay of Shippy, Supik, Kash Heath,
and Jonah Musser took third with a time of 4:11.
The 4x800 of Laprath, Alec Thieman, Hayden Thie-
man, and Musser brought home third. The 4x200
of Alec Thieman, Taitin Ringing Shield, Klayton
Heath, and Hayden Thieman finished in eighth.
The girls placed fifth in the 4x400m relay; run-
ners included Morgan Gill, Tianna Larson, To-
ree Ringing Shield, and Shaleena Kingsley.
The Colome track team started their season on Apr. 8
when they traveled to Platte for the SCC Meet. They were
originally supposed to have this meet Tuesday, but due
to weather, it was postponed. Colome competed quite
well by placing third in the boys’ standings and winning
multiple events individually. Shippy won the 100m and
200m. Supik finished in second right behind Shippy in
the 100m dash. Supik also placed second in long jump
with an impressive jump of 19’5. Bertram won the high
jump event with a jump of 5’7, and he was fifth in the
400. Laprath brought home second in the mile run and
the 2-mile run. Hayden Thieman placed third in the 800.
The medley relay of Shippy, Supik, Kash Heath, and
Laprath won with a time of 4:11.67. Colome won the
4x400 relay; runners were Supik, Kash Heath, Ber-
tram, and Shippy. The 4x200 relay finished fourth,
and runners were Alec Thieman, Ringing Shield,
Klayton Heath, and Hayden Thieman. The 4x800 re-
lay took fourth, and the runners included Laprath,
Klayton Heath, Alex Thieman, and Hayden Thieman.
The girls placed fourth in the 4x400m relay; run-
ners included Gill, Sophie Hofeldt, Ringing Shield,
and Kingsley. These same runners competed in the Top: Riley Shippy hands the baton off to Michael Supik in the medley relay at the
track meet in Platte.
medley relay and took fifth. Ringing Shield also Middle above: Morgan Gill, right, reaches with the baton to teammate Sophie
placed third in the 300 hurdles and fifth in the high Hofeldt during one of the relays in Platte.
jump. Hofeldt brought home sixth in the high jump. Above left: Joseph Laprath, right, runs at the track meet in Platte. He placed sec-
ond in the mile and two-mile runs.
The boys plan to compete in multiple relays at How- Above right: Rhet Bertram, center, works hard to beat the competition in the 400.
ard Wood held in Sioux Falls on Apr. 30 and May 1. All photos by Landi KrumpusYou can also read
