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Meet our Softball Seniors! - p.3
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By: Josie Long
Last week on Friday, October 3rd, the DeKalb Tiger Cheerleaders held their annual Cheer Clinic, but a little differently this time In previous years, they had the Clinics during Basketball season; however, this year, it was during Football, which was exciting for many of the little ones who participated
The Cheerleaders held their first practice for the minis on September 28. For only practicing twice before the game, many of the girls were both excited and nervous about their performance.
Their performance was a major success. “It was chaotic and fun. Watching the kids go out on the field was exciting because you got to see the work they put in,” said Sophomore Shaylee Phillips
For the most part, I think all the cheerleaders can agree that this is one of their favorite activities to be in charge of for the cheer season
By: Michaela Copeland
On Monday, October 6th, our Softball Lady Tigers had an exciting game at DeKalb against Platte Valley The girls had an amazing game, winning both the Varsity and Junior Varsity games, and securing their place as Conference champs
This game was also Senior Night, honoring our 5 senior girls: Riley Burdette, Grace Downing, Kenzie Pflugradt, Miley Phillips, and Ceci Sherlock. Riley, the team’s Varsity catcher, had the opportunity to pitch for the first (and last) time during the 1st inning of the J.V. game. Coach Horr adds, “What a once in a lifetime experience for everyone I’m glad she was able to experience it, but never again She pitched for three batters, got the first one out, then walked the last two ”
The game ball was awarded to Grace on Monday night, and Kenzie on Thursday night. Grace was awarded the game ball because of her leadership on the mound and positive energy in the dugout. Kenzie got the game ball on Thursday because she made some really good plays in the outfield that saved some runs, or as Grace says, ‘saved her butt ’”
Coach H. is excited for the team because “This was the first year that the team has won the Conference since 2019. Other schools in our Conference are Platte Valley, Northeast Nodaway, and Stewartsville. It’s a small Conference but that's okay. We play each team twice throughout the season, and it's a best of however-many game matchup, and it’s pretty cool that we get to participate in that.”
This year’s Softball Seniors were Coach H ’s first team since she has been a coach here “This group is the group I started with when I came here, so it’s pretty special to me to see them grow into great leaders and role models. I’m really proud of them, all of them.”
By: Miley Phillips
How many years have you played? 4 Years I
What position do you play? Catcher
What is one of your favorite memories? Our annual softball scavenger hunt .
How many years have you played? 4 years
What position do you play? Pitcher
What is on of your favorite memories? Winning Conference
Howmanyyearshaveyouplayed?4years
Whatpositiondoyouplay?Centerfield
Whatisonofyourfavoritememories?Flippingoverthefenceforthefirst timeatpracticeandthengettinguptoseethatthepolesbroke
Howmanyyearshaveyouplayed?4years
Whatpositiondoyouplay?Rightfield
Whatisonofyourfavoritememories?Hostingabowmakingteamdinner
Howmanyyearshaveyouplayed? 4years
Whatpositiondoyouplay? 3 base rd
Whatisonofyourfavoritememories? Trippingonthegrasswhilerunningto homeplateattheMaysvilletournamentoneyear.
By: Bella Beems
On Saturday, October 4th, DeKalb’s Cross Country team went to the Savannah Invitational meet and came out with many goals accomplished and new goals for the future.
“I’m very proud of Zman; he’s worked very hard for his medal. I think he will go far with running.” Says Coach T when talking about Freshman Zylar Helton. Zylar placed 6th place in JV, getting a medal.
Zylar said, “I know I can do better I fell a few times, but I just tried sticking with the 5th place guy” Helton plans on working on some more tempo runs and overall working on endurance and speed.
Coach Taylor says the Cross Country team plans on running in the Haunted Hustle on Saturday, October 25 to help fundraise for the DeKalb Tiger Pride Band. th,
The team’s next meet is the Cameron Invitational on Tuesday, October 14th.
By: Katlyn Boydston
Last Friday, October 3rd. Taylor Swift released her 12th album, The LIfe of a Showgirl, which was much-anticipated by fans worldwide The album is off to a successful release with all 12 tracks topping the Apple Music and Spotify charts, as well as Billboard’s Top 100.
Taylor’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is a lively album reflecting her triumphant state of mind Her new album is an upbeat pop and soft rock record about their (hers and Travis Kelce’s) celebrity and contentment in love.
Taylor Swift said her new album was joyful and about her offstage life and private inner world during the Eras Tour, but her new album also features darker undertones and shots at those who have wronged her.
Songs on this album are The Fate of Ophelia, Father Figure, Actually Romantic, Cancelled, Elizabeth Taylor, Eldest Daughter, Wish list, Honey, Opalite, Ruin the Friendship, and Wood. The most popular song off this album is The Fate of Ophelia.
My personal favorite off this album is Wish List because it seems like a good song and it reminds me about what the future could be like.
By: Katlyn Boydston
The DeKalb FFA members had the opportunity to go to Rushville Elementary School again Wednesday to teach the third-grade students about agriculture
Every week, they present a different topic to the third graders. This week’s topic was about Missouri crops. There is a lesson and then an activity. The activity was making Missouri out of play dough
Junior, Kelsey Chatman took the lead in teaching this week. Her favorite part was “all their questions they had and their personalities - they are all different”
By: Michaela Copeland
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By: Ashlynn Bowen
The DeKalb Middle School Football team had its last game of the season this week on Monday.
The Middle School Softball team played at North Andrew on Thursday, October 9th
The girls did awesome, and Zoie Nowak hit her second home run of the season.
“They played very well,” said their coach, Erica Phillips
They tied 7-7, and this wraps up their season. They finished their season 5-9 with two ties.
The girls really put in some hard work and finished up their season nicely
We played South Holt and won 38-20, finishing the season with an average of a 500 win percentage
Running back Jackson Wachtel says, “I think we did good. There were definitely times when we could have done better, but overall it wasn’t too bad ”
“I thought they played very well and exceeded expectations. I thought we started off to a rough start, for the final game, but the boys finished strong,” says Coach Roberts.
Overall, the season went well, with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses
Reason: Has a spectacular sense of humor
Reason: Always staying calm and collected
By: Gunner Delp
On Friday, October 3rd, the DeKalb High School Football team played against Rock Port at home This home game was the team's 4th of the year at home and their 7th total game. The game ended at half time with a score of 6 - 70 and another loss for the Tigers.
The Football team put up its best efforts against Rock Port This loss is a chance to figure out what they need to do and change to beat Rock Port when the next chance arises “I feel that we can improve on our tackling,” says Sophomore Tanner Graber
The DeKalb Tigers’ next game will be played at Stewartsville for their Homecoming tonight at 7:00 pm. The team is excited to get out there and to show Stewartsville what we can do. Kale Cassity personally feels that “we are going to win” tonight
Show up and show out for your DeKalb High School Football team so that we can help boost morale and give the boys the confidence they need to achieve victory.
game, you play as the main character, Six. Many fans of the series are desperately hoping to see Six in the newest game.
The two main characters are trapped in a place called The Spiral, which is a cluster of disturbing places, and their main goal is to survive and escape the grasp of an even greater threat To survive, you must work together to solve puzzles, run, and hide.
Little Nightmares 3 retails at $39.99 for the standard edition and $59.99 for the deluxe edition. Little Nightmares 3 will be available to play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch Try out the game when it releases to see what it has in store!
By: Laci Burnett
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is about a young girl named Liesel Meminger in nazi Germany and her journey to becoming a book thief.
This book is unique because it follows the point of view of Death during World War 2 Death tells the story of Liesel, a young girl cursed from the beginning with her communist heritage She catches Death’s attention from the moment she enters Molching, Germany, to live with her new foster family
We learn a lot about Liesel’s journey to becoming a book thief, her foster family, and meet many different people with many different lives throughout the book. I personally have not finished reading this book, but I can’t wait to do so because of how much this book captivates me.
Trapshoot members went to their meet on Saturday, October 4th, at the trapshoot range in Falls City, Nebraska. Members did exceptionally well, and according to Mr. Medsker, they “moved from fourth place to third place in the overall team standings for the year,” and continue to keep growing
Members were faced with heavy winds on Saturday, which affected their scores, but as Mr. Medsker said, “that affected all the schools.” Even though the wind was an unexpected obstacle, Medsker says, “We had five people hit 40/50.” These people include Seniors Gary Griffin, Emma Pitts, and Khloe Pflugradt, Junior Jessie Ashpaugh, and Freshman Parker Pierce.
Trapshoot will continue to shoot away and get better as the year continues, and it is exciting to see their abilities. Come and support our Trapshoot team at their next meet on Saturday, November 1st.
Photo Credit: Knoxville Institute of Dermatology
One of the most common cancers in women is Breast Cancer. One out of eight women has, or has had, breast cancer. Being 13% of all US citizens, it is one of the fastest-growing cancers in America.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer killing women around the world Many women in this area have had Breast Cancer, and some are still fighting it For almost four decades, October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as a result, the world wears pink in October. Unlike other months of awareness, people are more aware of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Many sports do pinkouts to spread awareness for breast cancer, and professional sports help raise funds for breast cancer as well. Our high school sports, like Softball and Football, also do pinkout in October. Coach Horr says, “I think it helps spread awareness, too, being a female sport and almost everyone knows someone who has had it”
But Breast Cancer isn’t just found in women. Men can also have Breast Cancer, since both men and women have breast tissue, but it is not very common. It grows slowly throughout the body and is one of the most common cancers around the world.
October is not only a month to bring awareness to those with Breast Cancer, but to acknowledge those who have previously fought it and those we have lost. So this October, wear your pink, bring awareness, and remember to do your monthly self-exams.
By: Laci Burnett
Emma Pitts 11th Grade
Why Citizenship Matters: It helps build our community.
Easton Mattews 9th Grade
Why Citizenship Matters: It keeps you from doing stupid stuff.
Lane Hall 7th Grade
Why Citizenship Matters: It’s important to be a good student.
7th Grade
Why Citizenship Matters: You could become a better person and help other people
Cooper Wachtel 11th Grade
Favorite Subject: History
On being a good student: Just follow directions.
Gage Hartman 10th Grade
Favorite Subject: History
On being a good student: Just get all your work done and don't have late work.
Jace Hall 7th
Favorite Subject: Math
On being a good student: Do what you are told and listen.
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