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Local families of Team Strassburg and Forever 21 are holding their annual lemonade stand/bake sale at the start of June. Last year the teams made over $1,600, and the team donated $800 to the American Cancer Society and $800 to Alive&Running Suicide Prevention. My sister Aaliyah and I started the lemonade stand/ bake sale when I was in third grade. We wanted to help others and honor our grandfather, Harry Tournier, who we had never met before, because he had died of lung cancer a few months before I was born. But this annual event isn’t just about my grandpa, it’s about everyone and has expanded since. Many of our friends and family have continued the tradition with us and add more treats each year. Everyone involved loves being able to help and support others in our community as they go through struggles. Team Strassburg was originally created to show love and support toward the Strassburg family during Mark Strassburg’s (a teacher at Cedar Heights) di-

agnosis, treatments, transplant and fight to remission against cancer. The teams ask for you all to join them in order to help celebrate more birthdays and create more memories for all. Mark’s wife, Niki Strassburg, said that their family was very surprised when Mark was first diagnosed. “We were extremely shocked by the original diagnosis. We had just had our second child. Mark was not experiencing any symptoms, and he was young for his particular type of cancer. We were scared of the unknown yet optimistic

The class of 2016 made it official at the commencement ceremony at the McLeod Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. At far left is Rachel Paup and at left is class speaker Katarina Walther.

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in treatment options and grateful for the phenomenal support from our friends, families, coworkers and our community,” she said. Niki and her family believes that faith, positivity and the support system surrounding their family is the reason they have made it so far and why Mark has been in remission for six years. Niki’s children are also involved with the lemonade stand/bake sale as well as other family friends who wanted to bring change to the community.

“We think it’s outstanding that our team kids are being taught a life lesson that is greater to give than to receive. We feel that the kids and families that volunteer their time and efforts to bring awareness to cancer provides us with the largest donation the organization can receive. Through the years, some members who are a part of the team have been affected by suicide numerous times, and because of this, we have added suicide prevention and awareness to the fight.” Forever 21 is a team made up for the Alive&Running Suicide Prevention organization. It is a team full of families who came together that have been touched by suicide and are honoring Jeremy Coonradt and Cody Kruse, as well as other who committed suicide. The two men had lost their lives to suicide and depression at age 21. Holmes Junior High teacher Michele Keough said they got involved with the lemonade stand by knowing some good friends down the street and wanted to help. “I became involved with the lemonade stand because of the Tournier family. We had

a really good friend who was going through a tough time with cancer and we wanted to do something for him and his family.” Keough said sometimes you can feel really helpless in these types of situations with cancer and suicide; there just isn’t a lot you can do about either. “Knowing that something, a little part, to help the next person makes a difference, coming together with a bunch of family and friends in remembrance of the people that have been touched by cancer and suicide, it just helps us. It’s that one time we all get together and feel like we’re doing something good,” Keough said. The lemonade stand/bake sale will be held on Thursday, June 2 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lemonade stand/ bake sale is all on donation, and there will be many treats, bracelets and headbands for sale. All the money will be going toward the two organizations. By Staff Writer Tehya

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2015-2016 has lots to celebrate Screams of joy and thunderous applause burst from McLeod Center last Sunday as seniors marched to Pomp and Circumstance, walked on stage for their diploma, turned their tassels and threw their caps in the air: their high school days are officially over. However, for the underclassmen, silent halls and the dread of finals await. The school year is rapidly coming to a close and we can all hear summer calling, but before we sprint out the doors, let’s take a look back on all the great accomplishments we’ve had throughout the year. CFHS sports teams have had a good year. What with various teams qualifying for state, many placing and some even winning state, and the amazing support from Tiger Nation. This year we congratulate men’s and women’s cross country; men’s swimming (individuals); women’s swimming; volleyball; men’s and women’s basketball; wrestling (individuals); men’s and women’s track; and men’s tennis (individuals) for qualifying and placing in state tournaments. We would also like to congratulate the men’s bowling team for not only qualifying, but also winning state this year. Aside from this, we would like to recognize the amazing effort and participation of all sports teams in their respective events and Tiger Nation for their supportive spirit throughout the year. Another program that deserves recognition and praise for their achievements are the school’s STEM programs. We once again extend our congratulations to the robotics team for winning the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics regional competition, for winning the prestigious Chairman’s Award and for qualifying for the World Championships. We also celebrate the accomplishments of those who competed in the Physics Competition, garnering a second place finish, and the rocket club that made it to Nationals. Next on the school’s seemingly endless roster of achievers are those who participate in the arts programs. This includes choir, band, orchestra, speech, theater and dance. We recognize the efforts in all these categories and felicitate all the division titles given to the musical branches, making it to state in speech and dance, and all the amazing performances put on by theater alongside everyone else. Finally, we would love to acknowledge the many charitable acts the school has participated in and facilitated. A few of which are the annual food drive, our various bake sales, donation drives, clinics, dances, our athletic events, etc. An example of a prominent athletic event are the Do Better, Be Better 5k and the Tiger Trot. Both donated funds to the recovery of the beloved Mrs. Smith and [secretary Jane] Carter. We also thank all the faculty and staff for everything they have done this year and every other year before. It’s been an absolutely wonderful year CFHS. Sure, we’ve all had our ups and downs, but we made it! So here’s to years 2015-2016 and everything that follows.

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A countryside weekend in Grundy County sowed many happy thoughts.

Time spent in self reflection well worth effort Seeking out blissful spots key to reconnecting Self-exploration is something relevant throughout our lives. As people, we shape our lives and become better versions of ourselves through experiences and emotions. We all seek to gain a stronger sense of self, but it seems like such an odd thing to do. I think many of us neglect the time to connect deeper with who we truly are, and it’s important that we do so. I believe people have souls, and it is our job to radiate beauty and happiness within them. I spend every other weekend out at my boyfriend’s dad’s house. At first, it was more of a “meeting the family” type of gesture, but it’s quickly become my escape from reality in which I have learned to be a more content person. A couple blocks away from his house is the opening to a marsh used for nature conservation. It’s a vast area of beautiful forest, flowers and rolling hills of endless greenness. It curves and twists into paths that look like things straight out of movies, and it’s hard not to get lost in its entirety. Eventually it lets off to a dip that leads to a stream that extends for miles. It looks almost like the structure of a cave, and it’s absolutely breathtaking. Within the 10 minute walk it took to find the stream, the loud cars and fast-paced living disappears. My boyfriend and I take his three younger sisters out there with us, and as I watch their innocent souls thrive and grow,

I begin to have deep, selfreflective thoughts. As I stand and look out at the vastness, the world expands farther than what my eyes can see. There’s so much life and nature in front of me, it makes me realize the possibilities in the world are far greater than the box I have trapped myself in. Spending time away from a buzzing city with people you hold close to your heart will open up a new world within yourself. My boyfriend’s sisters bring so much joy to my life, and as I watch them discover their personalities, I dig in my body to uncover who I am. Life doesn’t offer us a break. We are constantly dealing with hardships and struggles that hold us back from our full potential at the end of the day. So, I think it’s important to sit back and clear our minds. I like to sit at the marsh and simply have a conversation with myself. I lose myself within the beauty of nature, and I let my thoughts spill out freely. I also spend this time listening to the little girls talk about whatever they please to, and it brings a sense of innocence back into my life in which I lost a long time ago. I watch my boyfriend construct the wood and mud fort he’s been working on for months, and it fills my heart with joy watching him doing something out of passion. Sometimes roaming around a big city we lose our thoughts and sense of self because we fade into one

another, but exploring places with people we love helps us digest what makes us different and unique. I think the greatest thing I’ve learned is self-awareness. I am becoming more comfortable within my own body, and I am learning about who I am and who I want to be. I am aware of my actions and words and how they affect people; I try to act out of love and simplicity because I’m tired of adding pain onto myself and others. I’m also more content with many things. My boyfriend’s dad has taught me to disregard people who think little of me. Opening your heart to new influences and people will change your life. Letting go of my fears and letting them drain away in a creek brings so much peace into my life, and although I still struggle with some things, I am able to cope in a healthier ways through self exploration. Whether or not people think I am worthy or pretty is over my head. The only thing that matters is how my soul looks to those who love me. Nature is a wonderful thing. It’s more than trees, animals, flowers and air. It is life, innocence and beauty. If you can connect within it, anything is possible. As we walked hand in hand back to civilization, love overcame the sadness that used to consume my heart. Story and Photos by Staff Writer Lexi

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Smith’s books invite creative participation

Author and illustrator Keri Smith encourages people of all ages to break through their comfortable boundaries and unleash their creative side by different means. Readers discover a different and unique way of art and journalism-and creative ways to abolish the fear of a white blank page. Although she has several books, I am going to review three of them. Wreck Journal:

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For those who have trouble starting, keeping or finishing a journal or diary, Wreck This Journal, an illustrated book by Keri Smith, offers creativity without a commitment. It offers several features that give instructions on how to destroy or create the journal. For some, the tasks are rough and something they may not like to do like rubbing dirt in the book or breaking the spine. Either way, Wreck this Journal offers a place to release creativity and destruction.

This is Not a Book:

Another book to tap into one's creative side is This is Not a Book, once again by the wonderful Keri Smith. Unlike Wreck This Journal, This is Not a Book does not give instructions to destroy it by any means. Instead, it provides precise instructions to show how it can can be used. While flipping through its pages, readers can see that the book can be a secret message, an instrument or a portal. Each page makes one think creatively and expressively.

How to Be an Explorer of the World:

The last book to discuss is How to Be an Explorer of the World. In the book, the task is to observe and document the world and life around you. Some of the things the book may prompt you to do is take notes, collect random things you might find on your travels and document them, and notice patterns in daily routines. The best part about this novel is noticing life around you and making your “personal life museum.” By Staff Writer Sydney

Free fun not far away Anime trumps manga During the summertime, it’s hard to find enjoyable things to do without spending loads of cash every day. These 10 things are just a few ways to have a good summer with family and friends while staying affordable. 6. Disc Golf 1. Walking tour of Cedar Falls There are multiple disc golf courses Create your own walking tour of CF. Make a day to enjoy our beautiful downtown, and take a walk along the bridge and visit the Cedar Falls website for more ideas and attractions to see.

2. Bike rides

The Cedar Falls website gives multiple trails over 80 miles across CF, including a new attraction, the water trail. Take time this summer to bike ride with friends, and you’ll be saving money and maybe get a wicked tan while taking in the beauty of nature.

3. Stargazing/Watching the sunset

Stargazing is a free, relaxing way to enjoy those lovely summer nights with friends. Watching sunsets also allows you to post the pictures of the sky on social media as well.

4. Go camping in your backyard

Grab some sleeping bags, a tent and friends to make that perfect summer night a camping trip in your own backyard. It’s a way to have fun with friends or family without having to spend money.

5. Take a trip to a park

Play some baseball or swing on the monkey bars at Pfeiffer Springs Park, or take your pet to Paw Park for a fun day or watch movies at Overman Park.

in Cedar Falls. Drop by Valley View Park, Cedar River Exchange Park or Tourist Park by the Cedar River. Get some friends together and enjoy a good game of disc golf for the day.

7. Go on a picnic

Pack a lunch and take a trip to a park, friend’s house or playground to enjoy a nice meal outside on the warm summer days.

8. Go to the Cedar Falls library

There are tons of activities going on at the local library. There will be special readings, movie showings as well as audiobooks, movies and music like Prince’s albums available at all times.

9. Visit a free local zoo or museum

Sunrise Children’s Zoo is free and open to all located at the Cattle Congress grounds. You are able to feed the animals, pet or hold them. Cedar Falls also is proud to have six historical museums (all in walking distance) that make up the Cedar Falls Historical Society.

10. Visit Hartman Reserve

Hartman Reserve includes 300 acres of beauty. Bring a hammock and relax, or take walks with friends and capture the amazing things Cedar Falls has to offer. Story and Photos by Staff Writer Tehya

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in Baka and Test series The anime of Baka and Test follows Akihisa Yoshii and his adventures in Fumizuki Academy. At Fumizuki Academy, he takes a test to decide where he is placed. The test has an unlimited number of questions in the time provided. The higher the score, the better his avatar’s power. In the opener of the series, Yoshii is taking the test when his friend from elementary school, Mizuki Himeji, passes out from a horrible fever. Because of the rules, she receives a 0 for leaving and is placed in Class F, the worst of the classes. As the show progresses, Class F declares war on the highest class, Class E. When a war is declared, the students class conduct small fights using their avatars whose powers are based on the test score of the subject the fight is in. When Class F, the lowest and worst class, goes up against Class E, a slightly better class, how will they fare? If they win, they get better equipment in the school, but if they lose, they are downgraded more. The odds are stacked against them, but will the friends win? In the manga of Baka to test to shoukanjuu, it starts off with bits of what the first episode of the anime shows. However, overall, it plays exactly like the show, except for different wordings and one other major difference. A major difference that I noticed is that Yoshii stops at class A and soon realizes what must be done. After introductions, Yoshii talks with the class rep, Yuuji Sakamoto,

Illustration by Staff Writer Mia Blair and they decide to to declare war on Class A, the best class in the school, so it’s the best class vs. the worst class, and on the first day of the new year no less. The battle will go down for the whole year. A major thing a few mangas do, as well as in this manga, there are two page portions that are in color. This is a nice change of pace, and I truly enjoyed it. Besides the first war, the manga and anime have few differences, although Yoshii establishes his friendships with the two women in his class much quicker in the anime. Overall, they are more or less the same, but the manga presents things in a different matter than the Anime does. Overall I hate to decide, but if I had to choose, I’d choose the anime. By Staff Writer Noah

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Early grads reflect on life after CF Marley Weaver:

Well, I was promoted up to an office position at Ross Marketing, so I’ve been working full time here doing customer service and other stuff. I don’t know for sure if I want to stay here for a couple years and do some schooling at Hawkeye and just get used to being an adult in an environment I know, or if I just want to move to Colorado like I planned on doing. I do plan on walking at the ceremony. I think that [I graduated early] only because school had never really been my thing. I really just wanted to start working and saving up money and plan out what I want to do with my life so I wouldn’t stress out. I do plan on going to college and getting my Gen Eds and then going to a university in Colorado, if I do end up staying here. If not, I’ll just do all of my schooling in Colorado. [Graduating early] has very much affected my social life. I don’t talk to a lot of people at the high school anymore, but if I saw them somewhere I could still talk them, and it wouldn’t be different. I felt really left out during a lot of stuff, though, like when something would happen at school that was somewhat eventful, I wish I could have been there for it. I would say if you plan on graduating early, don’t just graduate because you have enough credits to and hate school. I missed out on a lot of free college classes and other art classes that I could have taken, but if you actually have a plan to do something within those months, I would go for it. It’s actually pretty nice because then you have that time to figure out kind of what it would be like to be done with school and basically be an adult because, in my case, I was still 17 when I graduated, so I felt like an adult almost and kind of started depending on myself more and figuring out how it is, but then I still had my mom there to help me and guide me for when I actually am completely done.

Autumn Saul:

I’ve been working full time at Applebee’s, and I plan to move to Arizona in July with my best friend Maranda. I will be participating in the graduation ceremony. It’s going to be sad to see all my friends for the last time mostly. [After graduating early,] I feel more successful, and I’m more prepared to move, and I feel less rushed [,but] I don’t see some of the people that I used to see every day and I’m more independent. I’ve been thinking about cosmetology schools in Arizona, [for those considering early graduation,] do your homework on time and don’t procrastinate. Be organized and stay prepared because you will get stressed. Ashley Sires: I just finished my first semester at Hawkeye, so I’m feeling pretty good about where I’m at. I’m going to get my associate’s at Hawkeye and then transfer to get my bachelors. I haven’t decided if I want to go out of state yet, but it’s something I’ve been considering. I think I did help myself out, [by graduating early,] not only because I got a head start on my college career, but also because high school wasn’t something that I enjoyed. Most often I felt like I was being given busy work and even feeling like I was wasting my time. College opened up a whole

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new view on education for me because I actually enjoyed the time I spent in class this semester as opposed to during high school. I do plan on continuing and eventually want to become an early elementary school teacher. Early graduation gave me the opportunity to make new friends through work and college that I am closer with now than I’ve ever been with anybody. It’s a nice feeling to have friends that come from all different backgrounds. If you are even considering graduating early in your sophomore or even freshman year, get the classes that are required out of the way. You can always take electives and other fun classes if you decide to stay, but it’s harder on yourself if you’re trying to get three or four English credits in your last few semesters on top of all the other required courses. I would recommend graduating early to anyone who has ever thought about it because it’s been a great experience for me.

Isabella Wilson:

Since I graduated, I have been working a lot at Peppers. I plan on attending Hawkeye this fall. I will be attending the ceremony. I think I helped myself out by graduating early because I know I would have just been drowning in school work that I didn’t need since I already have all the credits I need. I do plan on furthering my education starting with Hawkeye. My social life has pretty much remained the same except I’m not friends with a lot of the people I used to be, but that’s OK. If school isn’t your thing and you have the credits you need, I think early graduation is the way to go, so you can start saving money or pursuing your interests.

Gabe Chestnut:

Well, I enlisted in the National Guard and have been in it since October and am going to basic training this summer. I also have been working at Walmart as a cashier. I plan on going to college after a year break for training but plan on having a computer science major. I will be participating in the graduation ceremony. Honestly, I have been bored after high school because all my friends are still in, but I’m glad I don’t have to worry about finals. For people graduating early, I say before you even graduate, get a job so that when you do graduate you have one.

Sadie Kolpek:

I work all the time, and I’ve signed a lease and put a deposit on a apartment. I’ve met a lot of people, and I do a lot of things during the day with them when I’m not working. I’m going to Hawkeye starting August, and I’m going for a pre-nursing program, which will lead me into my LPN, and then I’ll keep going to be an RN. I will be participating [in commencement] because I feel like that’s a huge memory I don’t want to miss out on. I think I helped myself a lot because working all the time has prepared me for moving out and starting college. I pay for everything on my own, so it was a good idea, [and it] has affected my social life. I’ve met many new people and have become very much more outgoing (even though I’ve always been outgoing).

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My attitude is much more positive toward everyone and a more kind outlook. Once you graduate, all of the gossip and rumors become pathetic, and it disappears. Everyone that is out of high school doesn’t speak the way toward or about others the way we do in high school. It makes it so much easier to make friends, and be happy. It’s great being around people who don’t judge every move anyone makes and talk about everything anyone does. No one cares after high school, and it’s an amazing feeling having real friends and real people around you. If I had any tips or advice, it would be to make yourself happy. Live day by day. Don’t stress about everything because things work out. Save money because you will be broke when you move out (if you are paying for it), but being broke is worth the freedom and the people you meet and the experience you’ll have. Don’t let anyone control you or make you feel bad about yourself. Life is good after you graduate, and you’ll meet the right people and fall into the right place. Good luck to all of you, and be happy.

Madison Pitzenberger:

After I graduated on Jan. 8, I started college at Hawkeye Community College on Jan. 11. I have also been working at a hog confinement. I plan to continue to go to school in the animal field, hopefully one day reaching my career goal of becoming a large animal vet. I will not be participating in the graduation ceremony due to conflicts with work. I personally believe that I made the right decision in graduating early. I was able to jump from high school to college without missing a beat. I think because I didn’t get out of that mind set and routine of studying, balancing school work and my social life, it affected me in a positive way. Graduating early gave me the option to get a head start on my furthered education rather than sit in high school earning more credits that I didn’t need. I plan to get my two-year animal science degree and vet assistant degree at Hawkeye Community College. After Hawkeye, I plan to apply at ISU for the veterinarian program. Early graduation has affected my social life. It has allowed me to go to school with fellow peers that share the same goals and interests as I do, allowing me to create lifelong friendships. For any high school student that is considering graduating early these are the tips I want to share with you! 1. Make up all your detention in a timely manner, and don’t wait till the last couple of days. 2. Go to prom! I didn’t, and I regret it. 3. Have a game plan for after high school, whether that be college, work, military or sailing around the world. Whatever it may be, just stick to it. 4. Enjoy your years at the high school. You’ll miss it after you graduate.

5. Finally, respect the faculty. They are the ones who get to decide if you graduate early! smile emoticon By Staff Writer Cala

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Senior Isaac Lawrence has possessed a unique love for plants and botany for much of his life, and he can be seen tending the blooming greenhouse in the biology offices during a couple power hours each week. Lawrence’s fascination in plants came to him on a whim one summer in seventh grade. “I was digging through some drawers in my house and found an unopened packet of sunflower seeds,” Lawrence said. “I germinated them in wet paper towels because I remember seeing somewhere that that is what you do to get them to grow. I barely looked anything up.” Lawrence did not expect anything to happen with them, and was very surprised when he saw that they had started to grow. “When I saw that they actually started to grow, I felt very cheerful,” Lawrence said. “I realized that I was able to create life in a sense. If I hadn’t found them, they would have eventually died in that drawer.” From there, Lawrence put them into red solo cups, but they kept growing. He took the biggest ones and put them into two liter bottles, and from then, nearing the end of the summer, he put the cream of the crop into a prairie in his backyard. His fascination in plants continued to blossom during his days at Holmes as he continued to plant more and more seeds in his backyard. “Deer were a pain in the ass,” Lawrence said. “With my dad’s help, I discovered that cayenne pepper or some other type of spicy powder could keep them at bay.” Soon, Lawrence came to the high school, and he sought after more outlets to express his ad-

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2016 Graduate Isaac Lawrence was a master of the greenhouse over his years. miration for plants. From his sister, who also happens to teach at the high school, he heard about the greenhouse club, and he realized that he had found another way to learn more about plants. “That first year, I went into Mrs. Considine’s room for the meeting, and I realized that I knew no one there, and there was a decent amount of people,” Lawrence said. “The first couple of weeks for that first year were spent cleaning the greenhouse, and I didn’t mind doing that too much. Then, we got into actual gardening.” Lawrence’s knowledge of

plants grew during his sophomore year. “I learned that Mr. Wiechmann and Mrs. Considine are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to plants,” Lawrence said. “I had already learned a lot through my own experiences with trial and error, but they showed me a lot about the intricacies and why some things of the little things are done. They told me why we start plants off in smaller containers and more things like that.” Lawrence continued on his flowery path throughout the remained of high school, and gar-

Two friends look forward to summer of furthering faith Riverside Bible Camp is located in Story City, Iowa, but is more close to the heart of junior Rachel Ochoa and her family. “My uncle is now on the board of directors. I was told to go by my cousins. Josh and Becky are older than me, so they were the first ones to go and then when I came along, Joel went.” Ochoa always remembers going to camp as a family affair. Cedar Falls alumni Becky Ochoa (class of 2015) and Josh Ochoa (2014) and sophomore Joel Ochoa are the aforementioned cousins, and convincing Rachel to go wasn’t hard, seeing as they only live one house away from each other. Rachel had attended Riverside as a camper from the fourth grade to around the

ninth or 10th grade. but now she’s returning as a counselor — in the footsteps of her older cousin Josh. Josh was the first one to become a counselor. The summer after his senior year he became a JC (junior counselor), which is just below a senior counselor who has more responsibilities. “I’m going to be a junior counselor, Becky’s going to be a senior counselor and Josh will be rec fun guy,” Rachel said, smiling and nodding her head. Rachel and junior Julie Jorgensen have been close friends for many years, girl scout pals and always getting mistaken for each other when they were younger, but now that

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den club member Ethan Wiechmann did not fail to recognize the fact. “Isaac has been the cornerstone of our club. To watch him take in interest as a sophomore to taking the lead role in the greenhouse as a junior and senior has been an added bonus. He took his interest to new levels with starting a variety of his own plants and a garden of his own at home.” It is perhaps because of the garden club that Lawrence realized what he wanted to do in the future. “I realized during garden

club what I wanted to do in the future. I thought that I liked gardening and plants and I like science, which is obviously where all the girls and the money are at,” Lawrence joked. “I’m not exactly sure what I want to do for a career for biology and agricultural life sciences, but I know I would like to pursue botany. The most probable career is lab research specifically focused on plants and such.” Wiechmann cannot say enough about how much Lawrence has helped the club. “Lawrence helped in every way possible,” Wiechmann said. “He has been a great worker. A go to guy who consistently looked for new ways to operate and improve our greenhouse practices.” Lawrence has lofty goals for the future. “Obviously, world domination is the ultimate goal for my life,” Lawrence said with a smile on his face. “Really, though, I want to have a stable future while doing the things that I love to do.” Wiechmann hopes that Lawrence was able to inspire others at the greenhouse club to do what he has done. “We are hoping someone similar will catch the greenhouse bug so the Isaac’s tradition continues. I was just in the greenhouse on Tuesday for the last time with Isaac. It was hard to say good bye,” Wiechmann said. “We will miss seeing him around the greenhouse, his conversations and all he offered. We wish him the very best and cannot wait to see and hear about what Isaac has propagated, crossed or grown next.” By Editor-in-Chief Zuhayr

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Iowa business program signs up two CFHS juniors Juniors Izzie Armstrong and Megan Lumetta were recently accepted to the annual Tippie Gateway Program at the University of Iowa from June 27-July 1. This is a free program for juniors from diverse backgrounds or who come from a school that is underrepresented in business. Not only does the program help with promoting business, it also helps students understand what it is like to live on campus and discover career opportunities in business by hear-

ing from Tippie alumni and business professionals. The program allows students to explore six different forms of business: accounting, business analytics and information systems, economics, finance, management and marketing. “I decided I wanted to possibly major in business, and this camp is on a college campus, and it will give me a leg up on everyone else,”

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The Quarry

This would be a good spot to go fishing to catch some bass.

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Katoski Woods

A wonderful place to go and take a walk or bike ride along the many trails.

There are a couple trails to walk along and beautiful views. There are caves to go in and various places to sit with friends, along with a campground.

Big Woods

There are various spots all around Big Woods to sit and have a nice little picnic or even take a walk along the trails.

Hickory Hills

They have some animals to go look at and beautiful flowers in the summer.

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SPORTS HI-LINE Athlete Summer training promises athletic growth Week Friday, May 27, 2016

As the school year winds down and the weather heats up, athletes of all sports are beginning their summer training. Summer has always been the time for all athletes to come together and train for the next school year’s season, whether it’s at the high school’s weightlifting program, team practices or a travel team. Over the next three months, athletes will train for the hopes of a successful season, and first up for future senior players Dan Martinson and Dalton Godfrey is football, and it begins in the weightroom. “For the first part of the

summer especially, we’re just trying to get back into football shape and gain some more muscle for the next season,” said Godfrey, who is looking to lead the Tigers defense this upcoming season from the linebacker position. Martinson added to what the skill position players will be doing this offseason. “We graduated every starting wide receiver this past year, so the position is wide open,” he said. “We run routes with the quarterbacks a couple days a week. We still lift with the whole team. We just do some other things to get ready for the season.”

For the men’s and women’s basketball teams, players are getting ready through team practices and summer teams. “This summer me and a couple of other girls from CF are on an AAU team together,” future senior Ally Conrad said, “plus we have summer practices for the high school.” On the men’s side of the ball, future junior AJ Green is getting ready for the upcoming season in a big way. “My AAU team is in an Adidas team league, and we travel all over for tournaments throughout the summer, and also we have practice and lifting here at the high school.”

Some of the cities Green is traveling to include Chicago; Spartanburg, S.C.; and Las Vegas. The volleyball team is returning the most players of any sport next year, and the expectations couldn’t be higher with a strong return of sophomores and juniors, including future junior Grace Burken. “Over the summer we all play club volleyball and have practices and go to team camps,” she said. “We always have a couple scrimmages also just to get ready for the season.”

It was a warm night, and the sun was beginning to set. I opened the olive drab hardcase that housed my M1 Garand. I pulled an eight round enbloc clip out of a pocket in the bandoleer of ammunition that I brought with. I placed the clip into position on top of the follower, applied a decent amount of pressure to the follower and slammed the bolt forward, effectively chambering a 150-grain bullet. Slowly, I pulled the rifle up to my shoulder and looked through the peep sight and placed the middle prong on a cardboard box setup 100 yards away. I placed pressure on the trigger, slowly squeezing it until I felt a jolt shoot through my shoulder. The bullet impacted a few inches to the right of the circle I had drawn on it. Ever since I first saw the movie Saving Private Ryan

when I was 10 years old, I had wanted an M1 Garand, the standard U.S. military service rifle from 19361959. The legendary “ping” sound drew to me to the rifle, and the history behind it. General George S. Patton, the infamous World War II commander, called the M1: “The greatest battle implement ever devised.” The M1 utilizes an eight-round enbloc clip and fires a hefty .3006 cartridge. It is for sure one of the most accurate rifles the U.S. military ever used in service. It weighs in at around 10 pounds, making it not ideal to lug around all day, but it isn’t

too terrible. The Civilian Marksmanship Program, also referred to as the CMP, reassembles M1s and sells them to the general public. There are different grades and price ranges depending mainly on how the rifle looks. The field grade, the one that I ordered, is the cheapest, and has the most wear. The stock has gouges and scratches, but to me that is only more history to it. This cost about $630. The next one above that is the service grade. The stock has fewer scratches and gouges and appears newer. This grade cost about $730. The

next one after that is the one of the nicest of all of them, the special grade. It has a brand new stock, barrel and everything else except the receiver. It is the nicest looking of all of them but comes in at a hefty $1,000 price tag. I placed my order to the CMP on Jan. 28 of this year, and I received my rifle on May 11. It took quite awhile as they have to essentially put together a new rifle and test fired it to make sure it works. I waited quite a long time to get an M1 Garand, and when I did, I was certainly not disappointed. The rifle is an American icon and was used to preserve freedom for the entire world. It’s an awesome rifle for anyone’s firearm collection. I would highly recommend picking up an M1. By Staff Writer Brennan

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excited to travel to New York City with some of her best friends as they grow in their faiths. “Honestly, it’s one of the greatest feelings ever, just being away from all the negativity that you have at home, all the baggage you carry and just leaving it all behind for a week is seriously the best thing ever,” Jorgensen said, reflecting on last year’s Caravan trip to Florida and Tennessee. “I don’t think I’ve had a feeling that’s ever topped that.” For her, Caravan is the perfect time and place for fellowship and faith. “It’s constantly having those people around you as a reminder that God’s always with you, and you don’t have to carry that baggage alone,” Jorgensen said. Two hearts, two destinations, one friendship rooted in faith.

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that they’re in high school, they’re advancing in their faith journeys together. Ochoa and Jorgensen attended Riverside Bible Camp together from the summer of sixth grade until the summer going into 10th grade, always requesting that they be in the same cabin, which they always were. This summer, Jorgensen will be going on the 2016 Caravan trip. Caravan is an annual trip planned in the summer by Big House, a Wednesday night fellowship group at Nazareth Lutheran Church. It typically lasts around seven to 10 days, depending on travel time to and from their destination. Each day of the trip, travelers get a sermon, some quiet time, meetings with small groups and free time to see the sights of their destination. This year, Jorgensen is

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Armstrong said. “I got started with business when I took a personal finance class, and I found it really interesting. I really liked the stock project that we did.” Armstrong and Lumetta are both part of the business program at Cedar Falls and also joined DECA. For them, the Tippie Gateway Program was the next step for them to further their business careers. Lumetta’s sister, who is a member of Tippie, explained to Megan what they would be doing and convinced Megan to join the program. “It seemed like a smart move because I plan on majoring in business and most

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likely going to Iowa,” Lumetta said. “I got involved with business at the high school by taking almost all of the business classes here, but what really sparked my interest was intro to business and DECA. They both are very fun, and I highly recommend them for anyone remotely interested in something regarding business.” By Staff Writer Tyler

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Junior Nathan Hoy has been a key part of the varsity track team all season. This past weekend, Hoy turned in two first place finishes at the state track meet in Des Moines: as a member of the 4x400 relay team that turned in the second fastest time ever run in Iowa and in the 400 low hurdles where he finished with what’s currently the third fastest time in the country. What was your thought after winning the 4x400? It was a super humbling and surreal moment. Those three guys are my closest friends in the world and being able to finish out the journey by capturing that title leaves me speechless. How about the 400 lows? It’s such an amazing feeling to finally know that all the hard work had finally paid off. It’s crazy because you work hundreds of hours for just one event that only takes 53 seconds. What are you going to remember most about this last year of track? I’ll most definitely remember all the memories we made as team-all the way from grueling hard 6am workouts to poker night and huge bonfires. What are your training goals for next year? I just want to hit it harder than ever and continue to improve my own race as well as grow as a leader and help the younger guys buy into the incredible program Homewood has going. Are there any other running events that you would like to explore for next year? I will leave that completely in Homewood’s hands. I trust whatever he puts out there for me and am excited to see what the lineups will bring next year.

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Men’s Tennis Saturday, May 21 State Individual Tournament (Cedar Rapids) @ 8 a.m. Women’s Soccer Wednesday, June 1 Regionals vs. winner of Dubuque Senior or Waterloo East @ Home @ 6 p.m. Women’s Golf Tuesday, May 31-June 1 State @ Lake Panorama Trapshooting State June 10-11 @ Cedar Falls Gun Club