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330 9th Ave SW Faribault, MN 55021

Volume 87 Issue 3

Page 2 Fashion Design begins new project

By Kathleen Kanne Reporter The Fashion Design and Merchandising class is beginning an intermediate assignment known as “The Brown Bag Project.”

Groups of two to three students will be asked to create a functional item of clothing out of ordinary grocery bags. They will need to sketch, construct, and model the garment.

As a special challenge, no sewing is allowed, but the designers are encouraged to use tape, staples, glue, construction paper, and paint to assemble and decorate their creations.

“It was difficult to get the fit just right,” junior Brittane Hughes said while working with her partner, sophomore Amanda Adams.

Both students are taking the class for fun, and they are especially looking forward to learning different styles of design.

“Students work together promoting their interest in the fashion design,” said Family and Consumer Science instructor Joan Smisek.

The Fashion Design and Merchandising course focuses on the clothing economy, history of fashion, personal style, and the development and undertaking of designing fashionable clothes.

“Skills acquired in this class can be used to assist in career choices,” Smisek said, noting that they can also benefit a student’s own wardrobe and become a practical hobby.

After completing the brown bag project, the students will move on to designing a cloth garment.

“This is an exciting class and open to all,” said Smisek.

Government class planning field trip

By Jessi Francis Reporter American Government is very busy this semester with studying President Barack Obama and taking a field trip to tour Rice County Government buildings in April.

In American Government students will follow President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office.

“Our students realize that we are at a very important crossroads in our history; let’s hope for some good news in the future,” said American Government instructor Tim Ehlers.

Class sizes are down by as much as seven to eight students. Luke Spartz, a junior, agrees that classes are small, which he likes.

In April, a select group of students will get to attend “Rice County Youth Government Day.” “It’s a great opportunity for students to learn about our local government and meet with our local government leaders,” said Ehlers.

Students will tour the Rice County Court House, Rice County departments, the jail, and attend a county meeting. The dates for these events are still being determined.

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Science Team is heading to state 5th place finish at the section meet in Rochester

By Christen Hildebrandt Editor-in-chief The Science Team is going to state on March 14 at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. ”I think it‘s awesome! We did really well and worked hard. I’m very excited that we get to go to state because it’s our first time, and it should be a lot of fun,” said senior Science Team member Pepper Ennis.

Science team earned a spot at state for finishing fifth at the Rochester Science Olympiad Regional held at Rochester Mayo High School.

Northfield High School took the top spot. Faribault won four medals at the meet along with three fourth-place finishes.

Gold medal winners were Bri Wegner and Kelsey Thon in the trajectory event. Silver medal winners were Tamarae Hildebrandt and Sarah Cloutier in the elevated bridge category. Ennis and Alyssa Yule also grabbed a silver medal in the fossils event. Thon and Hildebrandt took bronze in the electric vehicle category.

“It was awesome to medal! Kelsey was really worried about it because the trajectory machine kept breaking, but we did so great that all the frustration was almost worth it,” Wegner said.

Team members just shy of placing were Thon and Wegner in the chemistry lab event; Candis Haekenkamp and Desiree Caballero in the dynamic planet event; and Morgan Welborn and Sarah Welander in write-it-do-it.

“The team did awesome. Everyone worked hard to be as prepared as they could be, and in the end most students were very successful in event competition,” said Science Team Coach Laura Childs.

Bri Wegner and Kelsey Thon won a gold medal for the trajectory event. Photo provided by Laura Childs.

Members of the Science Team. Photo provided by Laura Childs.

New role-playing club has 40 players

Dungeons and Dragons dominates

By Lauren Siverson Reporter Dungeons and Dragons is the high school’s new role-playing club that meets after school until 5:30 p.m. every Friday in Mark Hawthorne’s classroom.

Started in December, the D and D club has about 40 players who have come at least twice. The club’s announcements are getting attention as well.

“The announcements make me totally want to join, but I don’t have enough time on my hands,” sophomore Audrey Winsor said.

Four seniors wanted to start up the club, and with a little help from a few teachers they managed to get it going.

“Matt [McClung)], Tom [Gardell], Peter [Tinaglia], and I had played D and D outside of school, and we wanted to make a club about it. With two helpful teachers we got the club in motion,” said senior Cody Peterson.

One of those teachers was Hawthorne. He was happy to be the faculty sponsor when the seniors brought their D and D club idea to

him.

“They knew that I have been playing D and D since I was a kid, so they asked me if I would hold the meetings in my room and be the faculty sponsor for the club,” Hawthorne said.

The person running the game, who creates scenarios for the players, is called the Dungeon Master. The D and D club has three campaigns (games) being run at the moment.

“Matt McClung, Cody Peterson, and myself, are each running a different style of campaign. Matt is running a campaign centered on a group of Elves trying to solve a series of mysteries. Cody is running a campaign centered on a mixed group of adventurers traveling through the countryside. I am running a campaign centered on a group of adventurers that have been kidnapped and forced to try and survive in a dungeon full of monsters, traps and puzzles,” said Hawthorne.

The Dungeons and Dragons club is considering a movie night and possibly a fundraiser for books, as well as having their regular weekly meetings.

Math League concludes their season at Big 9

By Chase Thielbar Reporter The FHS Math League attended the Big 9 section meet on Feb. 9, wrapping up their 2008-09 season.

Amanda Peters and Jacob Smith were the top scorers for the final meet, while Vincent Borchert and Kelsey Thon were the top scorers of the season. The team placed fifth in the Big 9 meet.

Math League member Angela Mitra said, “I enjoyed going to the different towns and competing against the other schools, meeting new people, and getting out of school early for the long, fun bus rides.”

FHS math teacher and head of Math League Julie Darkow described some of the things Math League does to prepare for and be successful at a meet.

“We practice problems on topics assigned for that meet,” Darkow said.

During sign-ups at the beginning of the year, Darkow looks for problem solvers, individual thinkers, and students with good math recalling skills.

Math League season starts in November and continues until the month of February, with five meets during that time.

Ninth graders attend annual Respect Retreat

By Jerica Sticha Reporter At the Respect Retreat the freshmen listened to speakers, played games, sang songs, had small group time, danced and made shoe sculptures.

There were 306 freshmen from FHS, the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf and 90 Link Crew leaders who attended the Respect Retreat.

Link Crew organizes the event with the help of the Youth Frontiers and has been helping with the Respect Retreat for five years.

“It made a lot of people think different on the way they treat people.”

said freshman Haley Knott.

“I learned that all people are the same deep down. We all have the same problems,” said freshman Lorelei Tinaglia.

“I learned that we don’t know what everyone is going through, so we need to treat them with respect at all times.” said freshman Alissa Peanasky.

The retreat taught the freshmen a lot of useful information to apply to their social lives.

“I think many students were able to take with them a powerful message which is to respect themselves, others and stand up for people who are not being respected,” said Biology teacher Tricia Johnson.

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A.P. Psych Club

Student Council

By Cassie Tuma Reporter A.P. Psych Club students are taking a trip to the Science Museum on Friday.

While the students are there they will be most focused on “The Science of Fear” exhibit.

They plan on learning about the scientific and biological basis of emotions.

“I hope the students get a better understanding of the biological basis of human emotions as well as learn more about the scientific method, research, and its applications,” said Rachel Fitzgerald, adviser of Psych Club.

The Psych Club isn’t all about fun and games. As it gets closer to spring they will begin to study for the A.P. exam, which is held in May.

By Michael Sporre Reporter Student Council has sponsored a number of school events this year, including the Sadie Hawkins dance and Toys for Tots, and they are now planning the next event, Frosty Frolics, which will be the final week in February.

“We’re planning to have an iPod week, powder puff football, and other lunchroom activities,” said Marcus Ableman, Student Council vice president.

“The stuff we’re thinking of doing is like iRap or iRock for what we’re doing on certain days,” said Student Council sophomore Kyle Murphy.

This means that students dress up like a rapper or a rocker on those particular days.

Although the Student Council is unsure of all of the particular activities they’re doing for Frosty Frolics, they are looking forward to a fun, and successful week, according to Student Council members.

Also, the student council G.P.A. bill has passed.

In order to run for student council a person will have to have a 2.5 G.P.A., and to run for Student Council office, a student will have to have a 2.7 G.P.A.

World Languages

By Kierra Ellingsworth Reporter Students in German classes are taking a trip to Afton Alps on Friday.

German has been taught at Faribault High school since the 1960s, and this is one of the first field trips planned that’s not to the U of M. “I’m pumped. I’m glad were doing this,” said sophomore Kelsey Johnson.

Students are paying $10 for the bus, $17 for the lift ticket and $18 for equipment rental.

“I’m excited that German students get to go on a field trip. I think it will be really fun, and I’m glad Frau Olson is doing this field trip,” said sophomore Barbra Lackore.

Science

By Nick Bauernfeind Reporter For the past 10 years, Physical Science students have had the opportunity to build their small group work skills by working on the sludge unit.

During this project, students are given a baby food jar containing a number of substances that they are supposed to identify through scientific purposes. After analyzing their substances, students write up a report.

After receiving the rubric for the project, students work with an assigned partner without any teacher assistance.

Science teacher Rod LeVake said, “It gives the students a chance to try out their wings.”

After the rough ride of the first three years to master the recipe, the project itself hasn’t evolved much and students have the opportunity to experience the same project that their upper classmen and maybe even siblings did.

LeVake said, “Half think it’s the best thing all year, and the others hate it.”

Sophomore Andrew Leider said, “It’s awesome, but I am glad I just passed.”

Although some students do not enjoy this project, it is still going strong after 10 years, and since the students have to work without teacher direction it gives them a good perception on how real life is.

What’s happenin’ SAVE

By Tom Young Reporter The FHS environmental group, SAVE, has applied to receive a $20,000 grant in November, and recently received a $250 mini grant for applying.

“The members of SAVE found and applied for this grant on their own and are a student-run group,” said Chemistry in the Community teacher Char Bezanson.

Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon is a program being promoted by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The program is supposed to help in two ways: supporting carbon-cutting, student-led projects, and improving school building operations and maintenance.

“We have brainstormed many ideas for this grant such as a solar panel for the sign in front of the high school,” said Sarah Cloutier, president of SAVE. This is a three-year program to give 100 schools mini grants to help make the schools more energy efficient. In November, 10 schools will be chosen to receive a $20,000 grant. To receive more information speak with Cloutier or visit the program’s site at www.schoolscuttingcarbon.org.

Coexistence Club

By Lindsey Wente Reporter The Coexistence Club meets every Tuesday after school in Adam Hughes’ classroom.

“It’s a club designed to promote diversity and acceptance in this school,” said Khin Oo, who is the president of the club.

Oo joined the club because she wanted to see less hatred in the school.

Club members want to start small with promoting diversity in school, and after time they want to reach out into the community.

The club has sponsored some events such as selling flowers for Valentine’s Day and walking for awareness on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Next on the club’s agenda is to plan events for the 5th-grade lock-in. The Club plans to work with elementary students on coexistence by having fun and playing games with kids.

The plan for the Coexistence Club is not only to promote diversity but to obtain some new members.

The Coexistence Club has six members, and Oo wishes there were more people.

Oo said, “New members can join just by walking through Mr. Hughes’ door.”

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op/ed Are we born sexist?

How do you feel about the Our generation needs to leave the stereotypes behind bond referendum to be “lady-like” or “polite.” When boys and men get to

By Ashley Florian passing? burp and fart, it’s just laughed off because it’s somewhat A&E Editor “It’s going to be nice that we can make some repairs that we have let go for a long time.”

- Hank Helgeson, FHS custodian “I’m going to miss the waterfalls in the ceiling.”Maddie Moore,10th “Very relieved.

Even when you are a home owner, there are expenses for upkeep and maintenance.”

-Deb Kasper, ASL teacher “I think it’s stupid!

Obama is taxing us enough.”

- Kelsey Hoisington, 12th “It’s exciting! It shows how much the Faribault community cares about their youth and their educaiton.”

-Tricia Johnson, Biology teacher “...Maybe we can get front door handles before graduation!”

-Emily Batchelder, 12th “I don’t know what it is, but sweet.”Brittani Piepho,10th “I am estatic!

Thank you to those who voted yes.”

- Gabe Korteum, math teacher “I feel that this is a good thing. It will be nice to have our schools better kept. We should make sure we budget the money to the right things though.”

-Bailey Hullet,12th “I’m a senior, so it doesn’t really affect me, but I hope it isn’t spent on something stupid like flat screen TV’s or something.”

-Dusty Caron, 12th “Better. Hopefully it’ll improve later generations of kids.”Tony Bungert,12th “I think it’s good, because the school really need repairs, but I think kids will ruin what we get or fix.” Matt Truman,12th

Sexism is something we are taught and not born with, and I have found myself bumping heads with my father on his views about the kinds of toys babies and young children should play with.

I watched him tell my 4-year-old nephew he could not play Barbies with the girls because he was a boy, and boys don’t play with dolls. This is an example of the mindset that some of my parents’ generation have and should not be passed on.

As my generation grows into adulthood and starts to have children of their own, will we think like our parents? Are we all trained in sexism as infants?

I believe every human being, male or female, has their own strengths, and there is no weaker sex. Girls and women have been told their whole lives they have

“expected” from boys.

Why can’t guys flirt and giggle and wear pink? Why can’t girls fart and not be humiliated for life? Because we are programmed at birth like little robots to believe one way is right and another way is wrong.

When a boy gets to a certain age he gets “the talk,” and he walks out of that talk with condoms from his parents. A girl gets sat down and told that sex is bad. Why does this happen? Why is a man allowed to get pushed into having sex but women are bashed for the same thing?

The reason for a girl getting called a “slut” and a “whore” are the same reasons why the boys are called “players” and “popular.” And those guys are considered cool? It takes two people to have sex; why are there negative names for girls if boys and girls are engaging in the same act?

Our society may be sexist, but we don’t have to believe or follow their views.

Ladies, your turn; put the seat up

By Dan Gonzalez Opinion Editor Ever since the invention of the toliet seat women have been complaining about men leaving the toliet seat up.

At my house there are two girls and three guys. My mom has learned that some guys are like old dogs; very difficult to train, so she has given up on us.

My sister, on the other hand, insists that the guys should put the seat down after we’re done doing our business. Since she’s the youngest, we don’t pay much attention to her.

One day, when my sister was really upset and yelling at my brother for this problem, my brother just calmly looked at her and asked, “Why can’t you leave the seat up for me?”

She was stumped and had nothing to say. She just turned around and left the room. I’ve never laughed so

hard at something so dumb.

The question got me thinking; ever since I can remember women have been upset at men for leaving the toilet seat up, but I have never heard of a man being upset at a woman for leaving the seats down.

All these years men have been kind enough to women and don’t say anything about the toilet seat, but I think its time for men to man up and get some cojones ( that’s Spanish for… courage) and ask the girl if she could put the seat up for him once in a while.

Seriously, what gave women ownership of the toilet? Toilets are pretty disgusting, so why do women want to rule that? Sure, some women want to be in charge of things, and in some situations it’s better, but why the toilet seat?

The entire bathroom is pretty much littered with stuff for women; I’m not even going to start listing all of that, so why can’t men have the seat?

Just think about it, ladies. Yeah, we know you like making a big deal about small things like that, but come on, it’s just a seat.

Can you at least humor us and put it up? Who knows, maybe we’ll start doing other nice things for you.

Excuse me, can I get a little privacy?

By Benjamin Jackson Editor-in-Chief One thing you can be sure about is that I am just as excited as you are (if not more) about the bond passing for our school district.

However, there is one thing I am uncertain about. It says in the bond summary that there will be $240,000 for “restroom upgrades” at the high school. I sure hope this means some doors will be included in the boys bathroom.

Guys, we have gone far too long being degraded because we are forced to have publicized bowel move-

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ways to be eco-friendly 1. Instead of class, turn off all the lights and use candles to tell scary stories 2. Conserve water; take group showers 3. A landfill prom theme 4. Solar-powered lighters 5. Take advantage of Fred Flintstone’s car capabilities 6. Pee outside 7. Use your dog to dry off from the shower 8. Recycled braces 9. Rinse your clothes in Cannon Lake 10. Place pine needles under your armpits to smell minty fresh

ments in our doorless bathrooms!

I am tired of walking into the bathroom and seeing that kid from math I never talked to but sat by and is already awkward to run into, relieving taco Tuesday in the open for all of us to see.

We have quietly endured the chipped and cracked walls, the empty soap containers, and the 1951 occasionally-working faucets, but is it too much to ask to keep my dignity while nature calls?

Even if you’re risking contracting some weird bacteria by using the urinal, the lack of an outer hallway door to the bathroom gives people a direct view to us and our business.

I doubt I would ever conjure up the courage to actually B.M. at school. However, for those of you who do, I can only hope the privacy so desperately needed comes to you in your times of vulnerability.

YAYS to being an ordained minister · to naps · to Tofurkey · to Cities97 · to microwaved cheese quesadillas · to sexy time · to skedaddling · to awkward hookups · to ASL · to being classy · to under dressing · to semi self- inflicted unemployment · to extreme neck massages · to bad haircuts · to Minnesota accents · to having the Echo back · to being a badass · to college visits · to chase-on · to victory · to the variety show · to iPhones · to turning over a new leaf· to dance · getting 2nd at state · ·

NAYS

to the viaduct being closed · to boys who wear nail polish · to couples who look alike · to minors · to silly announcements· to orange faces and pale bodies ·to emos · to a lonesome Valentine’s day ·to Ugg boots· to having the Echo shutdown· to · losing Ids· to busy counslers ·to awkward breakups ·to no doors/ locks on bathroom stalls· to eavesdroppers· to seniors dating freshmen· to over dressing· to hair-dying addictions· to allergies· to naughty self-inflicted piercings ·to no parking· to money-eating beverage machines· to early bird· to not having our yearbooks ·

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Talk “I abstain from abstinence.”

“She must own a kangaroo; she comes to school with a different pair of Uggs every day.”

“Speaking of the devil; I had a dream about her last night.”

“I’ll shove my face in an oven and burn myself just to stay tan.”

“Two layers of clothing won’t stop me!”

“Did 300 occur during WWII?” “Don’t cross me. I know where you live; I’ve seen where you sleep...In fact, I’ve slept with you!”

“Why didn’t you push me in front of the short bus? I was all ready, I even had me helmet on.”

“My dad bought me a brand new phone, and I made him take it back because I didn’t know how to work it!

“No one taught me the birds and the bees.”

“If Tylenol, duct tape, or a Band-aid can’t fix it, you’ve got a serious problem.”

“My life is based on a true story.”

“I walked in, and they were playing rock, paper, scissors, and pretty soon no one had clothes on.”

“I’m free of all prejudices; I hate everyone equally.”

“People tell me I don’t listen... or something like that.”

“I wish I was British so I could wear suspenders.”

“I keep scaring myself every time I look in the mirror.”

“Did it make you have the urge for Chapstick?”

“Here’s a towel, dry off your back.”

“Is British in Europe?”

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echo staff editorial

The Echo is back In December, the Echo started going through some turmoil with school administration that became a very publicized and criticized ordeal.

For the last two months the Echo has been shut down by the superintendent because we refused to allow administration prior review on two stories about a teacher (who has now resigned) on administrative leave.

It has been a long ordeal for many of our newspaper staff and adviser.

We are now glad to be back in business.

Even though we did not agree with the posi-

tion of the administration, it doesn’t change the reason we’re here; for you, our student body.

We will, as a staff, continue to write important stories and report on meaningful topics.

The Echo staff appreciates your interest and hopes you will continue to avidly read our paper.

We hope our readers understand how important it is that we keep the Echo a forum for student expression. Continue to write in your letters, tell us your quotes, and letting us know what stories you think are important.

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echo Faribault High School 330 9th Ave. SW Phone: (507) 333-6165 Fax: (507) 333-6248

Editors-in-Chief Vicky Carrillo Christen Hildebrandt Benjamin Jackson

Echo Editors

Katie Grems: Front Page Amanda VanHaren: News Megan LeMieux: News Benjamin Jackson: Op/Ed. / Sports Daniel Gonzalez: Opinion Christen Hildebrandt: Issues / Athlete Brianna Kern: Feature Raelene Carver: Feature To the editor, To the editor, Vicky Carrillo: Arts / Sports In your feature pages you have been featuring students who have been doing Next to the lunch room, you’ll see three machines Ashley Florian: A & E outstanding in sports, music and what not. But, why not interview students who are that dispense beverages, and two that dispense not being recognized for doing what they are good at?

Megan Ness: Profile snacks. All day, these machines are turned off, and Everyone has a special hidden talent. Some people just need a little push to get it no one can use them, not even during lunch.

Cody Dunn: Artist out to the community. Some people draw, some people yodel. It’s different for I understand that snacks and beverages aren’t Jenna Halvorson: Sports everyone. allowed in class rooms, but I don’t see why they Alyssa Vaubel: Back Page Instead of doing just athletes and common things, do something no Echo readers can’t just be on. What if I’m thirsty during passing will expect. Give the paper something new, besides the news. time, and water won’t do? I’m forced to walk by I’m not saying to stop the sports, the music, and change everything. A little Reporters those machines that hold perfectly good sodas that I would gladly drink and put in my locker for later use change does no harm. If someone knows someone who has an amazing, Jacob Ball Andrew Olsen unpredictable talent, readers may want to read that, and it should be featured. So, to quench my thirst.

Jonah Bauer Colby Ordal just keep that in mind, and keep your eyes and ears open to the people around you.

During the day you often see the soda people Nicholas Bauernfeind Amandalee Papow loading up the machines, and it just tempts me to -Abby Scherfenburg, 10th buy one. But no. I can’t. Because they’re not on!

Sabrina Bongers Brittani Piepho What if I have low blood sugar, and a Snickers bar Josh Breitbach Joseph Pleschourt would be just the thing to make me feel better? I Hannah Bruder Matthew Purfeerst guess that’s just tough luck. No Snicker bars floating To the editor, around. They’re in vending machines, which aren’t Recently, the senior class voted to wear black at the 2009 graduation ceremony. I Kelsey Cherwinka Jay Ross on until after 4 p.m. was deeply saddened by this situation. The late Lowell Nomeland, who was a former Luke Davies Cody Rostron -Leah Creger, 9th coach and athletic director at FHS, often stated, “At Faribault, green is an attitude.”

Kierra Ellingsworth Samuel Ryan Green and white are Faribault’s official colors, so why are we wearing black for graduation? Not only are we changing from our most distinguishable color, we are Michael Emge Jessica Schaaf wearing the generic color black, that many schools wear. Black isn’t a positive color Benjamin Ermer Sarah Schuenke either.

Jessica Francis Lauren Siverson What provoked me was the fact that the seniors who distributed the ballots projected their personal bias to the whole senior class. As I voted for the president this Chris Galfre Danie Sour year, I was not told to vote for Obama by the election officials, but I was instructed by Katelyn Grems Jeff Spencer those who handed out the ballots to vote for the black gown.

To the editor, Bailey Hagel Amanda Spinler I’m also a little confused by the fact that Principal Lyle Turtle told the Daily News In this letter I just want to say how much I enjoy that he doesn’t think it’s a bad thing that we’re changing our graduation gown color to going to an American school. Spending my junior Colbey Hullett Michael Sporre black because it was handled properly. Handled properly? He also stated that if you’re year in a different country was probably one of the Kathleen Kanne Zachary Stadler going to mess with tradition…you have to be careful with it. best choices I’ve ever made.

Kallen Knott Chelsea Stoltz I believe Mr. Turtle gave too much power to a couple seniors who were able to The relationship between teacher and student is dictate the senior class.

I am a true Faribault Falcon, and I will always bleed Falcon so much better than in Germany. It’s a great Haley Knott Jose Terrones opportunity to meet with the teachers before or after Green. Why can’t we let our school tradition live on?

Kaitlyn Knutson Chase Thielbar -Joey Clapp, 12th school to ask questions.

Alli Kosanda Cassie Tuma The best thing I liked about the schools here is the large variety of different classes. Most of the Tiffany Kubinski Michael Vlasak classes are new for me. I was only used to having To the editor, Barbra Lackore Lindsey Wente “standard academic” subjects like math, science, I think that it is ridiculous how tardiness can lower your grade. Everyone Jess Maas Zach Westad language arts, but here I can take classes like design, knows that if you get 3 tardies, your grade will get lowered in that particular business or different computer classes.

Jordan Northrup Cole Wilson class.

I think this is a great opportunity to try out I don’t understand how that can be fair at all. I don’t think that being late has Tom Young possible areas where you want to work in the future, anything to do with our grades, knowledge, or any of the work in our classes. or those classes can also give you an idea of what If the school board or whoever thinks that lowering our grades is a type of Adviser you want to study. punishment they’re wrong. There are many other things they could do.

Kelly Zwagerman, (507) 333-6165 I know that I will really miss this school, There are many reasons why kids are late to classes, but it shouldn’t affect our kelly_zwagerman@faribault.k12.mn.us especially those fun classes, when I go back in June. academics or GPA’s.

-Kendra Aube, 12th -Liesa Hergeth, 11th Superintendent Bob Stepaniak

Vending machines

Change feature pages a little

What happened to tradition?

Letters

Exchange student enjoys school

Tardiness lowers grades

Letters Policy

Letters to the Echo can be submitted to Room B106, the journalism room.

All letters must be signed. Letters will be edited for length, grammar and spelling. The Echo welcomes a variety of opinions.

Principal Lyle Turtle The Echo is distributed free to students and faculty. Views expressed in the Echo are those of writers and do not necessarily represent views of the school’s staff, students or the district.

Page 6 How do you feel about the Echo being shut down “The school made a bad decision to shut it down. Hopefully, it’ll come back stronger than ever.”

Mary Papadakis, 10th “I did not like the fact it was shut down. I missed reading what was up.

I’m just glad it’s back on.”

Kristina Negrete,12th “I was once outraged, but now I am estatic!”

Zoe Hoaglund ,10th “I think it was a waste of time, and people over-reacted to it.”

Nick Jewison, 12th “Shut down since when?”

Ian Hernandez, 11th “Although the Echo has the right to free speech, there are rules to follow. I’m just glad it’s back.”

Jacob Smith, 10th “Why did they even start it back up again?”

Brandon Ableman, 11th “It should not have been reopened.”

Jonathan Heimer, 10th “I’m glad it’s back, but I understand why they stopped it.”

Maddie Moore, 10th “I haven’t noticed, and it’s probably because they need better topics.”

Josiah Prescott, 9th “I was really shocked and upset.

I guess the First Amendment doesn’t matter anymore, huh?”

Ellen Lambert, 12th “I don’t think it should have been shut down; but at the same time, why not just let the guy read the paper before.”

Amanda Bauer, 12th “I think it’s stupid, even though it’s starting up again.

Keep it on the internet.”

Nathan Little, 10th “I understand the administrations’ position on review.”

Doug Augustin, Industrial arts teacher “I think they had the right to shut it down” Brittany Lackore, 9th “Ben Jackson defeated Dr. Bob!” Jack Healy, 10th “I think it was a joke to have it shut down! Lots of people looked forward to reading the Echo, and the board just took it away from us.”

Emily Gillen, 10th “I think it was dumb that it was shut down in the first place. I don’t think it was right to limit the Echo.”

Dusty Caron, 12th

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The Echo shutdown Q & A with Superintendent Bob Stepaniak Administrator talks about stopping the presses Why was the Echo shutdown in December?

The Echo was shut down because the editors refused to allow me to see an article prior to publication.

What lead up to the shutdown?

In two meetings with the editors and adviser, I explained my concern that the story on an on-going teacher investigation had the potential to violate data privacy laws. I wanted to be absolutely sure that it did not violate these laws and put the district at risk of a law suit.

What steps were taken to avoid the shutdown?

The only steps taken to avoid a shutdown were the meetings with the Echo staff.

Was compromise offered on each side? What was wrong with the compromises?

Both sides offered compromises that were unacceptable to the other.

The Echo said the article could be reviewed by district lawyers but not by the administration. I proposed that the paper could resume publishing if the Echo staff recognized that the prior review debate would continue until resolved. In other words, I was saying that allowing the paper to publish was not an acknowledgement on my part that the district did not have the right to prior review.

What was required for the shutdown of the Echo to end?

I felt that the Echo could resume publishing if they consulted with me on any article related to the investigation of the teacher.

writers and editors have to be more deeply involved in knowing the limits and restrictions of law and policy. Another factor that made our situation more difficult, in my opinion, is that I have not been here long enough for students and staff to trust or know me. I think the assumption was made that initially I was only looking to exert the authority that comes with being the superintendent. I was hoping to work out my concerns in a spirit of cooperation that the Echo staff would not find offensive. I obviously failed to do that.

Is prior review/ restraint something the district should practice?

Prior review and prior restraint (censorship) should only be used in situations where the adviser and/or the administration can definitely show that a law or a policy is or may be violated. In our case, I was concerned that data privacy laws might be violated and that would put the district in a position of negligence. Unlike the Echo staff, I do not find prior review terribly offensive since I think that there should be a relationship of mutual support. Prior review to me is a process where students and staff look out for each other. Having said that, I would also state that prior review should be used only when there is a legitimate reason to do so. I would hope that prior restraint would never be used but the possibility does exist for situations where censorship could be necessary. These are not practices that should occur very often but need to be available if the situation warrants. We need to convince our students that the administration is not an opponent of free expression.

We also need the students to convey to the district that they do not feel they are exempt from law or policy.

What changes to the publication’s policy should be made because of this situation and why?

What made the Echo situation unique compared I don’t think that there should be any wholesale changes to the district’s current policy on student publications. The policy is not so to your past experiences?

The Echo is a more serious student publication than I have seen in my career. Many student papers are only concerned with the next dance or senior wills. That seriousness (or depth) is a strength, in my opinion, but also opens the door a little bit more to controversial issues. Reporting on controversial issues is not bad in itself but it means that student

much the issue as how we interpret it. I think we can help the policy by including statements that assure students that the administration is not expected to review every issue or article on a regular basis. The policy should outline certain limits on expression that are accepted in our society and have legal support.

The censored story This is the story that was scheduled to run in the December Echo. The Echo was shut down after editors refused to show the story to the superintendent as part of prior review.

Faribault Middle School science teacher Shelly Prieve recently resigned her position

Teacher placed on administrative leave Christen Hildebrandt Editor-in-chief Faribault Middle School science teacher Shelly Prieve was removed from the classroom in September by school district officials, and although there are no criminal charges against her she is still not back in the classroom.

Faribault Middle School Principal Jennifer Backer and Superintendent Bob Stepaniak told Prieve she could not be in the classroom on Sept. 19 pending an investigation.

According to the police report, on Sept. 22 Backer said that she and Stepaniak had suspended Prieve with pay, “for having inappropriate communications with an eighth grade student.”

The investigation started with the concerns of a parent who said, “felt the communication between her son and Prieve was inappropriate.”

After the police investigation was concluded, County Attorney Paul Beaumaster said, “Based on the statements of the children involved there is no information upon which to charge Mrs. Prieve.”

This was his conclusion after a police investigation that involved six students and four Faribault school district staff members. Although there are no criminal charges, in the police reports other situations are mentioned that may affect the school district’s decision concerning Prieve’s return to the classroom.

There appears to be concern that Prieve developed friendships with students that could be considered inappropriate. The police tried to obtain a warrant for Prieve’s text messages, but Judge William Johnson denied the warrant because of lack of probable cause for the search.

The police report contains comments about Prieve sitting next to a student on a bus ride during a school field trip and also resting her head on his shoulder during a school-sponsored event.

Prieve is on paid leave, and as of Dec. 4, 2008, the district paid over $6,000 for substitute teachers.

There is no record of disciplinary actions taken against a teacher in the school board minutes for September, October or November, which is where most leaves of absence would be approved for staff.

Stepaniak said, “The superintendent is the person to place a teacher on administrative leave, and the school board is only informed of his decision to do so.”

Stepaniak said, “From time to time, we (like other school districts) receive allegations of inappropriate behavior by staff that need to be investigated. If the allegation is serious enough, the staff member is placed on administrative leave until the investigation is complete. After an investigation, the district determines if there was any truth to the allegation and what, if any, discipline measures should be taken against the staff member.

“The investigation is often conducted by an outside attorney. Since we are dealing with allegations, we do not share this information with the public in order to protect the legal rights of all individuals involved. Often, the allegations are untrue, and we do not want to adversely impact the reputation of the accused by releasing information.

The information may become public at the conclusion of the investigation.”

The school investigation of Prieve should be finished soon. The school district’s attorney has a few more students yet to interview, said Stepaniak in December. He also stated that just because there are no criminal charges against a teacher it doesn’t mean the employee will not be fired or that the employee could possibly resign. Prieve will meet with the attorney leading the investigation later this month.

When the Faribault Daily News printed a story about Prieve on Dec. 10, it resulted in a debate concerning the situation. Some people feel the story was smearing her and should not have been printed.

Other people think the Daily News was right to print the story, because they wanted to know the facts about what happened with Prieve.

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new teachers at FHS It’s Not ‘Jim’s’ Class Anymore... It’s Ryan’s

Not The same old song and dance Stats: Name: Brianna Wassink Age: 23 Height: 5’6" Birthday: May 24 Eye color: Blue Teaches: Orchestra

Stats: Name: Brad Ryan Age: 43 Height: 5’10.5” Birthday: Dec. 15 Eye color: Blue Teaches: Phy. ed.

So far how do you like teaching in Faribault?

1st semester was great. I really like the people I am working with, the schedule of my classes, and the students in my classes! I have taught students from K12th grade and this age group is the most exciting for me to be a part of.

Behavior, effor,t and participation is a big deal to me. The students that I have been working with want to be in physical education classes and do a good job.

If I am having fun, there is a good chance they are learning and having fun also.

What’s your favorite unit to teach in physical education?

Team sports. Having students work together, being active, and pulling for one another is a really cool thing. Just like coaching hockey! They don’t care who gets credit for doing something to help the team; they just want to be a part of the team that gets things done.

Which do you like better, the freshmen gym classes or the sophomores?

I am not really sure I have a favorite. However, the freshmen float in the homecoming parade was rocking and really showed great school spirit.

How does it feel coming back to teach in your hometown?

Like the movie “Groundhogs Day!” I am back here doing it over and over until I get it right. Just kidding. I am fortunate to be able to come back here and teach. Coaching the boys hockey team is a bonus. But the teaching is what means a lot to me! It is a little difficult traveling back and forth from the cities, but it’s worth it. Maybe someday I will move back too.

How do you like teaching the kids of some of your classmates?

It is interesting seeing some of the students and knowing their parents. Some look just like their mom or dad, while others have a personality really close to what I remember of their parents. Having my brother’s kid in my class 2nd semester might be the most interesting. It’ll either go really good or you know… (or I just might like the freshmen class better).

You’re the new hockey coach. What are your goals for this season?

My goal is for the team to be playing their best hockey in late February, early March. My hopes are to improve throughout the season and focus on playing good defense.

What’s your favorite car, and why?

My favorite car was the 1974 Ford Grand Torino Sport that I had in high school.

I paid $75 for it and put in a $600 stereo system. It was on empty most of the time; however, I never remember running out of gas.

What is your favorite color and why?

Blue. I really don’t know why other than I have always liked it better than others. It must be a guy thing. Although I am working on getting green back into my favorites.

Gym teacher Brad Ryan assists two students in floor hockey during his fourth hour class. Photo and story by Megan Ness

What were you involved in when you were younger?

I grew up in Wayzata, MN, which is a western suburb of Minneapolis. When I was a kid I enjoyed soccer and volleyball, and participating in a bunch of youth orchestras. I was involved in the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies organization, a couple traveling orchestras (we got to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City when I was in high school!), a string quartet, and played in the MN All-State Orchestra in high school.

What did you do after high school?

After I graduated from high school, I went to Luther and got my degree in Instrumental Music Education and a minor Spanish, and played in the Symphony and Chamber orchestra there. I toured with the Symphony every year in college, my senior year spent a month in Vienna, Austria studying music and performing. We played at several venues around Vienna, with the final one being at the Vienna Konzerthaus (concert house), which is one of the greatest halls in the world. I graduated from Luther College in 2007.

What do you like most about being an orchestra teacher?

I love getting to work with students on an academic but also artistic level. Music is highly academic but also very artistic, so it’s fun being able to watch students make the connection between learning, music and artistry.

What is your favorite song that you’ve directed?

When I was taking my conducting classes in college, I got to conduct the second movement of the “Capriccio Espagnole” by Nicolai Rimsky-Karsakov. It’s a beautiful piece, and one I’d love to do here some day.

If the orchestra had to be composed of only one instrument, which one do you think it should be?

I’d never be able to choose. Each instrument has such an individual and unique sound and tone. They’re all very closely related, but each lends its own distinct color to the group.

What instruments can you play?

In order to get my degree I had to learn how to play all the string, wind, brass and percussion instruments. However, the string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass) are my main emphasis, and I started playing the violin when I was in kindergarten.

Who is your favorite composer?

Definitely Beethoven.

What made you choose to work in Faribault?

When I came for my interview, I got a really good vibe from the people I met here. Everyone was very welcoming and open, and I just had a good feeling that this was the place I wanted to teach.

Orchestra Teacher Brianna Wassink helps student Ashley Becker at a private lesson. Photo and story by Megan Ness

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Love songs 1. Love Story - Taylor Swift

He/she’s not that into you if...

2. They’re not asking you out

3. Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler

3. They’re not dating you

1. Love Hurts - Aerosmi 2. 7 Things - Miley Cyru

3. Should’ve Said No - Taylo 4. So What - Pink 5. So Sick - Neyo 6. Single Ladies - Beyon 7. I Miss You - Blink 182 8. Just Go - Jesse McCart 9. Don’t Stop Believin’ - Jo 10. Without You - Hinde

4. They’re with someone else 5. They want to see you for a late night booty call

5. I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

6. They’re breaking up with you

6. I Miss You - Basshunter

7. They’re not ready for a relationship

7. The Little Things - Colbie Caillat

8. They’ve disappeared on you

8. Anyone Else But You - The Moldy Peaches

Break-up songs

1. They avoid you in the hallways

2. Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

4. Lucky - Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat

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9. They’re selfish jerk, a bully, or a really big freak 10. They keep you waiting

9. Love Bug - Jonas Brothers

11. They make fun of you

10. 1234 - Plain White T’s

12. They talk about other guys/girls around you 13. They have a dismissive attitude 14. They don’t ever reply to your texts 15. They abuse you Information taken from the book “He’s Just Not That into You” and surveys filled out by FHS Students

How to watch a movie with your date 1. Invite him/her to watch a movie with you and make sure to pick a night when he/she can come.

2. Go out and buy some snacks for the two of you to enjoy. Popcorn, chips, or candy. If you know of a particular snack she likes, get that too. He/she will appreciate that you thought of him/her. Don’t forget drinks.

3. Pick a film. Try to figure out what type of movie he/she will like and rent it or watch one that you own.

You could always download one from the Internet, but we all know that’s illegal. Can I get an AMEN?

Would you date your Yes: 46% No: 54%

4. Get your parents and siblings out of the room — they can REALLY ruin your evening!

5. Wait for him/her to come, then start! Let him/her know the snacks are available and make sure he/she has everything he/she needs before starting the movie. If possible dim or turn off the lights for a better movie watching experience.

6. Make sure he/she likes it, and make the evening about him/her.

Would you date someone yo like?

Yes: 80% No: 20%

Would you d Yes: 75% No:

Warning!

1. Don’t do anything stupid or you might end up dumped. However, don’t worry too much, because if he/she dumps you for being you, you don’t need a boyfriend/girlfriend like him/her.

2. His/her parents might pick him/her up, so make sure you are ready for that, or else.

3. Be prepared for anything to happen; don’t wait till the last minute to get ready.

Information from wikiHow

Top qualities people look for in a guy or girl

Date movies

1. Good personality

1. Hitch

2. Good looks

2. A Walk to Remember

3. Funny

3. The Notebook

4. Responsible 5. Good Smile 6. Trustworthy 7. Athletic

4. Twilight 5.The Holiday 6. The Wedding Singer

8. Easy to talk to

7. P.S. I Love You

9. Sensitive

8. Dirty Dancing

10. Smart

9. He’s Just Not That Into You

This information was taken from the surveys filled out by 172 FHS students.

10. Titanic

Would you continue dating someone who Yes: 15% No: 85%

Would you break up with someone in Yes: 36% No: 64%

Would you date someone at least thre you?

Yes: 68% No: 32% Would y Yes: 47%

Guys: Would you date someone Yes: 55% No: 45%

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Relationship poll

r friend’s ex?

Would you go on a date with someone you met online?

Yes: 24% No: 76%

Should the guy pay all the time?

Yes: 22% No: 78%

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date someone of different ethnicity? : 25% Do you think its ok for girls to ask out guys?

Yes: 87% No: 13% has cheated?

Is hanging out the same as dating?

Yes: 14% No: 86% public?

Is it ok to kiss on the first date?

Yes: 83% No: 17%

Is it considered a relationship if you never hang out in person?

Yes: 13% No: 87%

ee years older than

Is it ok to flirt with other people while in a relationship?

Yes: 35% No: 65%

you ever get into a realtionsip that is long-distance?

No: 53% Is PDA appropriate in school?

Yes: 41% No: 49%

e Taller than you?

Girls: Would you date someone shorter than you?

Yes: 26% No:74%

To get the information included in this poll, 172 FHS students were given surveys.

Hookup lines Are you from Tennessee because you’re the only ten I see.

Can I check your tag on your shirt? Yep, that’s what I thought; made in heaven.

Do you like Campbell’s soup... Because you’re mmm mmm good.

Break-up lines It’s not you, it’s your parents.

Being with you is like hanging out with my brother/sister.

I don’t want to risk our friendship.

Dear Christine, by the time you read this, I’ll be a woman.

I thought we were just friends.

I lost my phone number; can I have yours?

You and me: we will make the world jealous.

Are you tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.

I think we should start seeing other people.

I still care about you, but I just don’t find my heart jumping out of my chest when I see you anymore.

It’s over.

Did you fart... Because you blew me away.

Did it hurt ... when you fell from heaven?

You are the best thief, becasue you stole my heart.

It’s not all about you, it’s about me, too.

I want to be single my senior year.

I’m being deported.

It’s not you; it’s me.

Is there an airport nearby, or is that just my heart taking off?

You’re really hot; you must be the real reason for Global warming.

My lips taste like Skittles. want to taste therainbow?

I got my library card and I’m checking you out.

Do I know you? Because you look like my next girlfriend.

People call me John, but you can call me tonight.

Excuse me, I just noticed you noticing me, and I just wanted to give you notice that I noticed you, too.

If I were a stop light, I’d turn red every time you passed by just so I could look at you a little longer.

Are you going to kiss me, or do I have to lie to my diary?

I’m not ready for a relationship.

I have trust issues.

You just aren’t supposed to do that.

I just don’t think we’re ‘suitable’ suitable.

This is just not working.

I think you love me more than I love you.

Really, it’s not you. I’m just going through a selfish phase.

Do you really want to know why I go out to eat with my assistant?

I think it’s time you know: I’m Batman.

My mom says I have to break-up with you.

I found someone better.

I’d rather date your sister.

I’m scared of your friends.

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Conversation Group: American Sign Language 6 p.m.

Feb. 20 Barnes & Noble Bookseller Roseville, MN

Juggling and Unicycle Festival 5 p.m.

Feb. 20 Concordia University St. Paul, MN

The Pretenders 8 p.m.

Feb. 20 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN

Club nitro: Marti Gras event!

8 p.m.

Feb. 20 Myth Nightclub Featuring DJ Benjamin Michaels Exclusively for Ages 16-20 $13 Cover

Hollywood Undead 6 p.m.

March 18 Myth Nightclub All Ages Event $18 ADV, $20 DOS

Kottonmouth Kings 5 p.m.

March 7 Myth Nightclub All Ages Event $25 ADV, $28 DOS

Open mic night 7 p.m.

Feb. 28 Javalive!

Downtown Faribault

Monday Night Swing Dancing 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 23 Famous Dave’s Minneapolis, MN

“The Man Who Came to Dinner” 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28 Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.

Paradise Center for the Arts

Pottery Fountain Making 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Thursdays March 12, 19 & 26 14+ Paradise Center for the Arts Fee: $60/session member; $70/session non-members

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Music

Indie music

Musicians don’t have to be mainstream to be popular

By Ashley Florian A&E Editor Mainstream music is a genre of music that is popular on the radio and has familiar lyrics and hooks, and many people love mainstream music--and some people hate it.

Underground or Indie bands or artists are from independent music companies and are not played often on mainstream radio. The popularity of this kind of music has soared in the last two years.

“People who listen to Indie music are sick of the repeativeness of mainstream radio crap,” said Cassie Sjogren.

The bands involved in Indie music do almost everything on their own from recording to publishing to performances. Indie groups are usually not interested in getting help from big names in the music industry.

The history of Indie music dates back to the 1960s. The types of popular music then included pop, rock ‘n’ roll and a little bit of R&B. Many lyrics were inspired by peace, love and anti-war thoughts.

One of the alternative bands that emerged during this time was the “Velvet Underground.” This was one of the first Indie bands.

They did most everything regarding their album on their own. They tried the new style which had not been done by any other group. Unfortunately, the “Velvet Underground” band sold very few records.

Indie music experienced a growth in the 1980s. During this period a new form of music immerged known as “alternative music.”

Musicians who were in garage bands began to create alternative music.

During the 1990s, Indie music changed its sound. Groups like Sire Records and Stiff Records became popular, and the gave birth to “New Wave” music.

Some of the New Wave bands became popular very fast. The commercialization of these pioneers happened quickly, and several signed with major labels, dropping their independent Indie labels.

In the late 1990s bands like Fallout Boy, My Chemical Romance, The Used, and Panic at the Disco blasted through the Indie music scence and helped make the Indie genre what is today.

Many of the Indie bands in the 1990s were on Fuse and VH1, rocking with their new independent labels and selling just as many records as many commercial record label-produced bands. These bands and their unique style of music were the turning point to making Indie music popular.

Independent artists and bands like 3oh!3, Shwayze, Atmosphere, MGMT, and Motion City Soundtrack are now just like their own little community in the Indie music world, coming out with hot hits that many people, including both teens and older listeners, enjoy a lot more than mainstream artists.

Motion City Soundtrack

MGMT established 2002 Top songsElectric feel, Time to Pretend, The Youth Genre- Indie pop/electronica/ Instrumental OriginMiddletown,Conn.

Members- Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden Check them out at mypacemusic/ MGMT

established 1997 Top songs- L.G. Fuad, Future Freaks Me Out, Everything is Alright.

Genre-Pop punk/ power indie OriginMinneapolis Members- Justin Pierre, Joshua Cain Check them outmyspacemusic/

Shwayze established 2006 Top songsBuzzin’, Corona and Lime, Rich Girls Genre-Pop rap/ alternative rap Origin- Malibu, Calif.

MembersAaron Smith a.k.a Shwayze Check it outmyspacemusic/ shwayze

3oh!3 established 2004 Top songs-Don’t Trust Me, Starstruck, Punkb....

Genre-Rap rock/ electronica Origin-Boulder, Colo.

Members-Johnson, Alex, Leo Check them out- myspacemusic/3OH!3

Atmosphere- Genre-Hip-hop established 1993 Top songs-Dreamer, God Loves Ugly, Modern Man’s Hustle

Origin- Minneapolis Members- Sean Daley a.k.a Slug, Anthony Davis (producer/DJ) Check it out- myspacemusic/Atmosphere

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Choir

By Amandalee Papow Reporter Choir students are preparing for the Pops Concert, which will be at 7 p.m. March 2 in the PAC. Zoe Hoaglund, a student involved in choir, enjoys singing.

“I think that the Pops Concert will be one of our best,” Hoaglund said.

She said that she would like the Varsity Choir to have more recognition.

Katarina Donkers, a student in Concert Choir, said, “More people should come to watch our concerts; it will be worth their time.”

Emily Gillen, a sophomore in Varsity Choir, has mentioned that more people should try to join choir.

“This year, Varsity Choir is learning about different time periods such as The Renaissance and 20th Century music,” Gillen said.

Students in choir can possibly win awards.

Erik Zinter, the choir director, gives two awards to two different seniors.

“Being in Choir just gives you a great rush of energy, so Zinter and the choir students would love it if more students joined,” Donkers said.

Fine Arts

Theatre

By Joe Pleschourt Reporter The 8th annual Variety Show was held Feb. 9, and included a wide variety of students who showed off their unique talents and abilities.

This year’s show included such acts as “Twilight” by Amber Caballero, “Nevermore” by Aurora, and “Remember Me” by Shredded X. The Variety Show was hosted by Jake Miller, Ethan Hanson, Candis Haekenkamp, Tiffany Henry, Zach Thompson, Juliana Sticha, Maria Markman, Taylor Callahan and Kathleen Kanne.

The proceeds of the Variety Show go toward the Michael J. Hanson Performing Arts Scholarship.

Recipients of this scholarship receive college funds to help further develop their careers in performing arts.

Previous recipients of this scholarship were Amelia Knudson-Griffith and William Hibben.

Art

By Sabrina Bongers Reporter At the beginning of 2nd semester, Art A and Art B were combined causing some confusion, but in the future it will allow all students to move on to the advanced classes with the same knowledge.

Faribault High School art teacher J. Nelson chose to combine prerequisite art classes A and B and change the name to Intro. to Art after many students were coming into the advanced art classes with different levels of basic knowledge.

This was happening because students only needed one of the classes to enter an advanced course.

“I will now be able to be more specific with projects I feel are important for new art students.

The projects will focus on the ‘elements and principles’ of art and design,” Nelson said.

Currently, students are working on value drawings of a person of choice. Value is one of the seven elements of art. The other six include line, form, shape, space, color and texture.

Another unit involves working with clay.

“I really like working with ceramics. Students in Intro. to Art will create clay whistles,” Nelson said.

FHS senior Dani Kawell feels Intro. to Art is a good name for the course because it introduces students to art.

“I like my class, and Mr. Nelson is pretty tight,” Luke Davies said.

Orchestra

By Tiffany Kubinski Reporter Orchestra’s spring trip to Chicago is March 20-23.

The band will also be attending the trip to Chicago. On their trip they will be stopping in Wisconsin to visit Wisconsin Dells.

While in Wisconsin, they will be attending a music clinic where the students will be performing.

They will also see “Mary Poppins” at the Cadillac Theater.

Barbra Lackore said, “I’m excited to see ‘Mary Poppins’ on Broadway.”

Some places they are visiting include the Sears Tower, Navy Pier, and some will get to see The Blue Man Group. In order to do this, though, many students are fundraising to help pay for the trip. The band and Orchestra students are fundraising by selling Butter Braids and Boston’s gift cards. The Butter Braid fundraiser ends on Feb. 26.

Before the orchestra students leave to go on their spring trip they will be performing a concert at 7 p.m. March 16 at Faribault High School, where they will be performing four songs.

Band

By Vicky Carrillo Editor-in-chief The Faribault High School band has a busy schedule ahead of them.

Other than keeping sport fans entertained during their performances at sporting events, band students are looking forward to their spring concert on March 16tat the FHS. The Band students have been practicing a lot for their concert and also preparing for their Chicago trip March 20 -23.

They are fundraising for their spring trip by selling butter braid bread products and coupon cards.

“In the classroom we don’t really have much going on other than playing music and practicing, whether it’s Pep Band, for Big 9 or trip music, it’s all really the same,” said senior Valerie Porass. “It’s just all us awesome band students playing fun music.”

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“I find inspiration in my brother; I look up to him and admire him.”

Marissa Quernemoen

Jane of all trades

Favorites: Name: Derek Heine Grade: senior Age: 17 Siblings: Brady, Anna, Bri and Blayze Art: Drawing/sketching

Quernemoen Grade: sophomore Age: 16 Sibling: Coleby Quernemoen Art: knitting, drawing

Have you done or considered doing anything with your talents?

I have sold many dream catchers before, but mainly to family or close friends. And the hats I knit, I usually just give them away.

Do you have any cultural connection to your dream catchers?

None that I know of. I learned in like 3rd grade and just kept making them.

Band: Horse the Band TV Show: Flapjack or Jackass Movie: Pineapple Express Book: “Heroin Diaries” Food: Lo mein Play: Wicked Color: Orange Song: Bed of Roses - Children of Bodom Actor: Rachel McAdams Clothing Store: Zumiez

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Derek Heine

What different kinds of art classes have you taken?

Art A and B, Drawing and Painting I, and I plan to take Advanced Drawing as well as Drawing and Painting II. Does your art stem from any particular emotion when you draw?

Not really, but if I’m mad or something I’m sure it will come out in my art.

Do you plan your drawings ahead of time or are they more spontaneous?

Very spontaneous.

Art by Marissa Quernemoen

Name: Marissa

What arts and activities do you do?

Well, I can knit, crochet, draw, play soccer, and love to take pictures.

Who are some of your favorite artists?

I like a lot of M. C. Escher’s work, how the drawings look as if they pop out of the paper.

But a lot of non-famous artists that put work on deviantart.com I envy.

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Band: The Devil Wears Prada Movie: The Dark Knight Book: “Angels and Demons” Food: Burritos Song: Dogs can Grow Beards All Over - The Devil Wears Prada Clothing Store: Hot Topic TV Show: House Color: Lime Green

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Do you have any other artistic interests such as theater or music?

I love music…I drum. I play guitar, and try singing, but I’m not too great at it.

Are you attending an arts college or graphic design school to pursue a career in art?

Yes, I want to attend the Arts Institute.

Do you have a favorite artist or graphic style?

I like illusions and just made up stuff.

Cloud Strife th “When I was Favor it es: in 8 orit ites: grade, I was in a band so I started drawing logos, and then it just took off.”

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Q&A

Movie: “Love and Basketball,” “She’s The Man” Car: Lamborghini

Why did you start playing basketball?

I started playing basketball when I was like 3 years old with my sisters. I started playing because I wanted to be just like them.

80’s song/ artist: Love Shack , B-52’s Song: “Love Story” by Taylor Swift

Who do you look up to and why?

My older sister, Cassie, because she is always there for me and is a good role model to me.

What is your favorite quote?

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

What is your favorite part about your sport?

Just getting on the court and running. I like how it can be very physical.

What’s your greatest achievement?

Getting my first double-double in a varsity game. Also, scoring 20+ points in front of scouts in Chicago.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

On the first game of the year at Owatonna, I went for a lay-up and my shoe fell off.

What is your favorite non sporting activity?

Shopping and snowmobiling.

What name would you pick to name your kids?

Boy: Ethan Girl: Olivia

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Candy: Peanut butter M&M’s Teacher: Laura Childs, science Subject: Science Food: Taco pizza

WHitney Gillen

Favorites

Color: Hot pink Place to go: Mexico

Did you know?

Four things people don’t know about you

Name: Whitney Gillen

1. I’m a terrible cook.

Birthday: October 26, 1990

2. I have older twin sisters

Age: 18

3. I’m spoiled.

Siblings: Cassie, 25; Carrie, 25

4. I eat a lot!

Eye color: Blue

Basics

Four things people don’t know about you

Did you know?

1. I have flat feet.

2. I love mac and cheese 3. I am bad at talking to girls.

4. I dislike rap.

Q&A

Movie: “Black Hawk Down” Car: None 80’s song/ artist: Boston

Favorites Why did you start playing hockey?

Because of watching the Minnesota Gophers as a kid. I started playing hockey at 6 years old.

Song: “Someday” by Flipside Candy: Snickers Teacher: Bernie Engrav, retired Spanish teacher who is a substitute

Who do you look up to and why?

My dad, because of all the advice he gives me about sports.

Subject: AmericanHistory Food: Buffalo chicken sandwich (not from school)

What is your favorite quote?

“Bring the pain,” Matt Leider What is your favorite part about your sport?

Jacking people up.

Color: Red

What is your greatest achievement?

Got accepted into college.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Going out onto the ice wearing my skate guards and falling down.

Name: Bailey Hullet Birthday: May 9, 1991

Bailey Hullet

Age: 17 Siblings: Colbey, 15 Eye color: Blue Hair color: Blond

Basics

What is your favorite non-sporting activity?

Going hunting and fishing.

What name would you name your kids?

Boy: Bryan Girl: Claire

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By Kaity Knutson Reporter The Faribault Emeralds Dance Team took 2nd place at state on Feb. 13 at the Target Center.

The dance team’s practices have been very demancing, accorning to team members. In preparation for the state meet, they did not take any time off.

“For the last few weeks the girls drilled and worked on the dance,” coach Lois Krinke said.

There were 24 girls on the dance team this year; 18 danced high kick and nine danced jazz.

“Our goal was to hopefully have the girls do a perfect performance for when it counted the most,” Krinke said.

“This year we had to work harder, but 2nd place at state made it all worth while, and it’s going to be crazy not dancing with the same group ever again,” senior Kallie Stepka said.

The girls have definitely improved a lot over the season. Some of the dancers said that even when the practices were getting more difficult they knew that they still needed to work harder. They pushed themselves to the next level and never gave in.

“When we were waiting to dance nerves took over me. When we walked out onto the floor [at state] all I saw were the blinding lights, and I heard the crowd screaming.When we danced I felt the energy off of the floor. Once finals came, the nerves were all gone and excitement filled my body, and we nailed the dance,” freshman Kayla Halvorson said.

“Prelims looked good, there were just a few timing issues, but I knew we needed to do better for finals. Then finals came, and I thought we just nailed it.

I was very happy with our 2nd place finish and could not have asked for more for my first year on the team,” freshman Sam Markman said.

The girls have been wondering if their coaches will be back next year, and they finally got their answer.

“Yes, we will be back another year,” coach Tammy Rossett said.

Boys hockey

By Chris Galfre Reporter The Faribault boys hockey team’s defense is looking to carry them to state.

A lot has been happening with the boys hockey team lately. As the players loaded the bus to go to Winona, head coach Brad Ryan got news that senior captain Dustin Caron had packed his bags and left the team.

Ryan said he does not have an opinion on the team’s loss of Caron because he didn’t get a chance to talk to him before Caron left the team. As for how the team stands without him, they have moved on, and junior George Richie has been given the captains patch Caron had on his jersey.

Caron said he has moved on and wishes the team the best of luck and will continue to watch them.

Coach Ryan has a plan for sections.

He said, “I plan on our team being ranked in the middle of the pack with the opportunity to win three games (nine periods) of hockey to go to state, and as good as we are playing in the defensive zone right now it might only come down to one period of hockey.”

Ryan is very optimistic when it comes to talking about the Falcons and the State Tournament.

As for the team, Ryan said “In order to win, forwards and defensemen need to win one-on-one battles, and our goalie Wyatt Andreas needs to be able to make the first save.”

Senior Forward Alex Larson said, “At first we didn’t start out so hot, but now we are turning it around.”

Faribault will play its first section game Saturday in an away game against the high seed, which will be announced.

Falcon Pride!

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By Michael Emge Reporter With only five games left on the schedule, the boys varsity basketball team is looking to be at the top of their game around sections.

“We are improving everyday, looking to be the best around section time,” Lansing said.

Although the team has been struggling lately, they did have some big wins earlier in the season. With wins at New Prague and winning the Winona State tournament, Coach Lansing definitely thinks the team is capable of playing very well.

Although the team has been struggling lately, they would like to see more fan support.

“The fan support has been a little disappointing considering we have a decent team. We need more support from the student body,” Lansing said.

There are seven seniors on this year’s team; Derek Driessen, Andy Hein, Jared Sammon, Seth Egge, Colin Anderson, along with team captains Evan Knutson and Adam Jensen.

Knutson and Jensen said that they have enjoyed the season up to this point and believe the team has shown a lot of improvement. The team goals were to beat Owatonna, which the Falcons did as they pulled off a 72-67 victory on Feb.10.

The other goals are to make a good section run.

The next home game is at 7:30p.m., Feb.24, at Nomeland Gymnasium when the Falcons take on Rochester John Marshall.

The biggest game left on the schedule is Feb. 27 when the Falcons will take on Mankato West, the number-one ranked team in class AAA. “The West game is huge, and it will definitely show us where we are as a team,” Knutson said.

Gymnastics

Girls hockey

Boys swimming

By Luke Davies Reporter The Faribault boys varsity swim team has five ranked swimmers and two ranked divers that are ready for sections and ready for a chance to race at state.

The only two meets that are left are sections, Feb. 26-28 and state, March 5-7. These two meets are the most important meets of the year for a swimmer or a diver.

Senior captain Joey Clapp said, “I’m ready to win this year instead of coming up short like last year.”

Last year, Clapp received a bronze medal in the 100 meter butterfly.

Clapp is not the only person excited for the state meet. Junior JV swimmer Jack Zeigler said he is ready to go to state and watch his friends.

First year coach Peter Rhodes says that he is anticipating the state meet and eager to watch his athletes compete in the next two meets.

Rhodes said, “The reason I coached swimming was to stay in touch with I sport I really love and really enjoy.”

By Colbey Hullet Reporter Girls hockey competes tonight at the section semifinals, and the section finals are Feb. 21.

Girls hockey is not looking back with their third seed in the section 1A tournament.

The girls will be playing the second seed Red Wing in the semifinals. Northfield is the number one seed in section.

“Our play has improved, but [we’re] inconsistent at times. The girls work hard and support each other,” said Head Coach Steve Gravgaard.

The girls hockey team’s record is 13-11-1 this year.

Captain Jamie Cross said, “The girls need to move their feet and work on taking care of the puck.”

Some of the players that have really shined this year are sophomore Megan Bergland with 35 goals and 13 assists, and freshman Hannah Seitz with 48 goals against and a 91percent save percentage.

The girls ran into some tough competition during the year against Northfield, Red Wing and Albert Lea. The girls’ goals during the season were to improve throughout the year, have a winning record, and play as a team, Gravgaard said.

By Chelsea Stoltz Reporter The Faribault gymnastics team will be competing at sections on Friday at Winona High School.

At sections, in order to qualify for state, the routines have to be very precise with little mistakes. The team hopes to place in the top 10.

Last weekend the girls competed at Big 9; they placed 3rd. Faribault gymnasts knew going into this meet that top teams, Winona and Owatonna, would be very competitive. Before this meet, the Falcons were in a three-way tie for first in the Big 9.

“Every meet we have gotten stronger.

We’ve added new skills and perfected routines to a great extent,” said coach Julie Peterson.

The top three scorers for the meets have been Marissa Weinkauf, 11th; Chelsea Borwege, 10th; and Dana Roach, 12th; The team’s record so far this season is 7-1.

Faribault had a meet against Winona on Jan. 6, and Faribault was the first team to beat Winona in five years.

The Falcons are going to miss their only two seniors this year, Roach and Ariel Burke.

“The girls have been great leaders and role models for our team; their attitudes have contributed to our positive team mentality,” Peterson said.

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“Wrestling is a year-round sport if you want to be a champion.”

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Nick Knott at the Dick Shiels Tournament Photo by Ashley Becker

- Nick Knott, 11th

A look back Falcon wrestling program has tradition of excellence

By Caleb Bryer Special report for the Echo

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ith 14 conference championships, 13 section championships, and 16 state tournament places, Faribault wrestling has been a major powerhouse

in the MSHSL for over half a century.

A history of Faribault wresting From Faribault’s first Big 9 Conference championship in 1950 with their first head coach Glen Gerdes, to their latest in 1995 with Tim Tousignant, Faribault wrestling has had a number of well-decorated coaches.

Dick Shiels, Dave Henry, Tim Tousignant, and Jesse Armbruster have a combined total of 535 career team victories. Along with the many team titles, these coaches have led a number of individuals to 23 state championships and many more to other state honors.

The early years: 1950-1965 When Faribault wrestling started in 1941, they were a below-average team considering that Minnesota wrestling was still just beginning. Faribault’s first high school coach was Jim Sprague, who was only with the team for one season and didn’t wrestle one dual the whole year.

Later, with Glen Gerdes in 1951, Faribault came out as the top team in the Big 9, and they then went on to achieve the only Minnesota State High School League wrestling team championship in Faribault’s long history. Glen Gerdes was with the team for the next three seasons, winning two more Big 9 Conference titles.

After Gerdes came Martin McIntyre, who was also a very good addition to the team for the next three years. McIntyre won no Big 9 titles, but his wrestlers picked up three state place finishes. His teams never placed higher than fifth place. After McIntyre retired, Jerry Schroeder was given the job. Schroeder also helped the Falcons pick up a conference title, a section title, and two state place finishes in the five years he was in the head coaching

position.

Once Schroeder’s time was up, Dick Shiels, arguably the greatest coach to come through Faribault wrestling, took over. In 16 seasons with the Falcons, Shiels picked up 197 dual meet wins, five Big 9 titles, seven section championships, and four state place finishes.

During the early years of FHS wrestling, there were many wrestlers who stood out: Fran Headline at the 103 pounds; Keith Olson at 125 pounds; Cletus Blegen, John LeMieux, and Tim Johnson at 135 pounds; Harold Penmen at 140 pounds; Ron Wayne and Vaughn Kispert at 152 pounds; and finally Jerry King at 160 pounds.

All together they won 14 individual state place finishes and five state championships.

The Dick Shiels era: 1965-1983 During Shiels’ many years with the program he coached Robb Mullenburg, Gene Shaw, Dave and Wally Perron, Greg Roehrick, Bob Tousignant, Gary Elzen and Terry Ullom.

Shiels was inducted to the Faribault Athletic Hall of Fame, the State Wrestling Hall of Fame, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame due to his many contributions to Minnesota wrestling.

Because he was such a big part of Faribault’s history, the annual Faribault Invitational was renamed the Dick Shiels Invitational following his years with the team.

The great years: 1985-2000 Once Shiels retired, Dave Henry was the next in line to coach Faribault wrestling. Henry wrestled at the University of Minnesota, and he coached for nine years and picked up a total of 118 team wins. Henry also had four Big 9 Conference championships, one section championship, and one state place finish.

In 1994, Tim Tousignant took over the reins of the head coaching position, and was also successful. Tousignant is a FHS graduate who had Shiels and Henry as his coaches.

With 150 career wins, Tousignant is only second behind Shiels in all-time team wins at Faribault.

As a coach he only had one Big 9 Championship, but he picked up three section titles, and three top-five state place finishes all in a row. Also, five of his seasons are in the top 10 for the most dual meet wins in a single season.

From 1985-2000, there were several successful wrestlers: Scott Babcock; Jake Thielbar, the most decorated Falcon of all time with 180 career wins; Kris Thielbar; Josh Cagle; Tim Tousignant; Brett Reuvers; Jesse Armbruster; John Ryan; Chad Gunhus; Aaron Craig; Chris Cagle; and Ben Bauer.

Between Henry and Tousignant, they brought 64 wrestlers to the state tournament with 35 placing in the top five, and eight became state champions

The Recent Years: 2001-2007 After Tousignant resigned, one of Faribault’s wrestlers from the 1990s took over.

After placing second at state, then in college going to nationals and being a three-time NCAA All-American, national champion and being part of three national championship teams with Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Armbruster decided it was his calling to become Faribault’s new head coach.

After eight seasons with the Falcons so far, Armbruster’s teams have won 79 dual meets, and 12 wrestlers have competed in the state tournament.

Armbruster has coached standouts like Ron Riesing, Andy Morgan, John Dolezal, Brad Tupa, Jeremy Johnson and Joel Sunde.

They were followed by Eric Duchene, Jeremy Chavis, Bill Bellingham, Ryan Cross and the “Freight Train Champ” Brady Wilson. More recently he has worked with Dan Tinaglia, Alex Beucler, and Heath Wilson, all of whom have competed at the state tournament.

Faribault’s current coaching staff consists of many Falcon alumni and recent wrestlers. John Ryan, Chad Gunhus and Brad Babcock are all fellow teammates of Armbruster from high school and are now helping him coach.

Dave Wieber, John Roach and Tom Dolezal have all been deeply involved with Faribault Wrestling for a number of years, and

they are still helping assist. Eric Duchene, another one of Faribault’s standout wrestlers, has come back to coach, and new-comer J. Nelson, who wrestled for Sun Prairie High School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, has come to give the wrestlers a new perspective.

The Present With Faribault’s illustrious past, Armbruster and his coaching staff hope to keep up the tradition of excellence.

During the off season, the team has done various things to try and improve. One of the many activities was a one-week team camp at the 2008 NCAA Division 1 champs at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.

At the camp there were several legendary wrestlers including former Olympian Dan Gable, who actually ran one of the many sessions that week. Gable won two national titles and only lost one match his entire career, his last, in college. He then went on to win the gold medal in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

This season FHS participated in one of the biggest and best tournaments in the Midwest; The Rumble on the Red at the Fargo Dome in Fargo, ND. There were over 50 teams from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and other places around the country.

The Faribault wrestling team is currently 4-17, with team sections tomorrow and individual sections Feb. 27.

According to Armbruster, “2008-09 has been a struggle, but on a positive note it’s a young team, and …can be shaped and molded into winning attitudes by next season.”

Armbruster feels that there could be three or four individuals in the third seed spot at sections. Armbruster said that with improvement any one of these wrestlers could find themselves placing first or second in sections and qualifying for the state tournament.

Currently, junior Cole Wilson has the best individual record on the team, at 32-4.

For team sections, Armbruster predicted that Big 9 teams Owatonna and Albert Lea will likely do well. He said what the team needs for improvement, is “attitude and self confidence.”

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Chillin’ How to pass the time in Faribault Mix

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Go to a Park and act like you’re still in elementary school

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Ask “Would you rather…” Questions

“Hang out with my friends; go cruising around town.”

Rebecca Wroe, 10th

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Stay up all night playing Risk

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Go to Wal-Mart and play Sardines

“I like to go shopping and hang with friends.”

Carrie Handberg, 11th

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Play board games at restaurants

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Have a party

“Play games” Tiffany Hendrickson, 9th

“Chill. Play video games.”

Darren Hendrickson, 12th

Girls

“Go to my best friend’s house and watch hockey.”

Marissa Jewison, 9th

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Carry a wild handbag (wild colors, prints, fabrics, or shape)

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Save up money and go with a friend on an all out pamper day

“Just watch TV and movies” Anthony Gustafson, 10th

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Put on some music and sing as loud as you can

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Have a chick flick sleepover party

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Have a scavenger hunt downtown

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Get a makeover

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Give each other massages

“Drive with friends.”

Cody Mulder, 11th “Eat ice cream and popcorn.”

Katie Favro, 12th

Guys •

Bring some friends and life jackets go out in two canoes on a lake and try to sink each other’s canoe

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Drink your favorite beverage and play billiards

“Go to Brady Wright’s house” Will McCormack, 10th

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Fishing

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Have an Olympics outside with your friends and see who wins.

“Rugby practice is the best spot to hang out; don’t care what you say.”

Nick Ugland, 11th

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Have the guys over for some pizza and chillin’

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When your friends go to sleep put mystery things on them.

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Play Poker

“Skate with friends.”

Matt Carlson, 9th

“Sleeping is pretty fun.”

Kerrie Johnsrud, 10th “Race and work on dirt bikes.”

Brandon Wroe, 12th “Fun to me is bag of chips to my left and little debbie snacks to my right.”

Abby Scherfenberg, 10th “In the summer, I like to ride my road bike. I enjoy doing things with my grandchildren.”

Doreen Sanborn, staff “Reading books that teachers did not assign.”

Ngan Duong, 10th

Games people enjoy •

Apples to Apples

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Cranium

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Monopoly

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Taboo

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Mad Gab

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Twister

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Partini

“Chill in my boxers and watch TV.” Juan Vega, 12th

“Play Halo with Sam Peineur.”

Kyle Murphy, 10th “Fun to me is hanging out with my friends all weekend and hardly being home.”

Abby Nielsen, 10th

“Ice Arena.”

Katie Dickison, 10th “Anywhere but home.”

Lucy Vanna, 11th “Starbucks when you’re cramming a study session for Pre-Calc.”

Ashley Galvin, 12th “I don’t live in town” Kaylee Wegner, 9th

“I mostly hang out at my house or drive around because there is nowhere to hang but people love to hang out at Wal-mart and I don’t know why.”

Jamie Ernste, 11th

Things to do outside Lover’s Leap Hee Haw Capture the Flag Spud Tag

Things to do inside • • • •

“I’d probably say McDonalds.”

Josiah Prescott, 9th

“BMX track.”

Josh Juvland, 10th

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“Wrestle and eat.”

Cole Wilson, 11th

What are the best spots to hang out in town?

Board and card games Watch a movie Look up random facts Watch pranks on Youtube

“There aren’t many in town.

Probably just at a friends house.”

Katelyn Turek, 12th “Jefferson.”

Mary Papadakis, 10th “I don’t hang out.”

Doug Augustin, teacher “There isn’t one. You have to leave Faribault in order to do anything.”

Alisha Franek, 12th