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Volume 22 | Issue 2 | December 19, 2019
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DONUT LOVER’S GUIDE TO THE CEDAR VALLEY.
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December 19, 2019
Music students utilize fundraising program by senior Abby Gaudian
College entrance exam revised by sophomore Madison Michael
The ACT test will undergo a big change in September 2020.
When the opportunity arose for the Hudson band and
After completing the three-hour test with its four mandato-
choir to go to New York City this spring, many asked,
ry sections (English, reading, math, science), at least once and
“Where am I going to get $1,250 to pay for this trip?” The Hudson Music Boosters had an answer. The boosters have been using the Scrip program since 2011 for students to raise funds. According to Scrip coordinator Jenni Colsch, around 75 students this year alone has taken a hold of this opportunity. Scrip is used across the country by many organizations. It allows people and students to fundraise using gift cards to over 750 retailers. By using gift cards from one of the over 750
retailers
nationwide, 50% of the rebate,
which
junior Jetta Colsch
receiving results, students can retake any section in hopes to better scores.
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Did you know
54% of students polled who have not taken the ACT liked the change. 26% of students polled who have taken the ACT also like the change.
photo by junior Emilee Steimel
ranges from 1.25%-25% of the dollar amount, goes to the music program and the other 50% goes to an account for the music student. Junior Jetta Colsch and her family began using this program in 2014. To date, she has earned almost $700 in her account. One of her most used gift cards is Kwik Star, earning a 4% rebate every time she uses it. Said Jetta, “When you think about the fact that you will have to buy gas every week anyway, why not get some of that money back to go towards this trip?”
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“I think that people have certain strengths and weaknesses. This gives students another chance at getting the best score they want if they are willing to put in the effort.” - junior Jessica Reganwether, who has not taken the ACT
In previous years, to raise scores, “My composite ACT score was lowered because I didn’t do as well on science. It seems like a waste to redo all sections when you scored well on them the first time.”
students had to retake the entire exam. Often, they would find that one section’s score would improve while another would decrease. It resulted in a
- senior Alison Peck, who has taken the ACT
frustrating, expensive, and time-consuming teeter-totter of results. ACT plans to add an online test option that comes with strict restrictions regarding things like the type of device
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and screen size. According to ACT.org, the material within the test will be the same.
“I don’t agree with this because the people who took it earlier years had to take the whole thing again and work hard to study the whole thing again. It’s not fair to them.” - junior Cassidy McCormick, who hasn’t taken the ACT
“You could have gotten lucky on parts you are bad at and you should retake everything.”
- senior Connor Ham, who has taken the ACT
HHS gets a new student group by sophomore Madison Michael
Sophomore Dakotah Hansen, who identifies as gay, was looking for a safe place where he could express himself. Then, a friend told him about an organization called the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). GSA is a national group founded in San Francisco in 1998 for LGBTQ+ middle and high school students, intending to give them a place to be themselves. Hansen thought this was exactly what Hudson High School needed. Junior high/high school principal Jeff Dieken said such a group
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“It’s important we have a club like GSA because it serves as a safe place for people who may be bullied because of their beliefs about the LGBTQ community.”
- freshman Emy Ringler
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news.
could be started at HHS if he could find a spon-
Cedar Valley’s Top Retailers:
sor. Hansen chose to ask junior high/high school
• 12% rebate: Bath & Body Works
teacher Laura Angove to be the sponsor because
• 10% rebate: Hansen’s Dairy
she has been one of his biggest supporters. She agreed.
• 10% rebate: Lost Island
The group meets every Friday in Angove’s
• 8% rebate: Buffalo Wild Wings
room at 11:40 a.m. Students bond over snacks
• 7% rebate: Starbucks
and games every week. To date, they have eight
• 2.5% rebate: Target
Sophomore Dakotah Hansen speaks during a GSA meeting. photo by junior Emilee Steimel
photos by sophomore Caroline Mitchell
members but are hoping to gain more. The organization is open to all people- gay, straight, or questioning. According to Hansen, anyone who wants to know more is invited to attend.
Current GSA members: freshmen Emy Ringler, Zaya Gilam, Chris Wehr, sophomore Dakotah Hansen, senior Justina Gilam, and sophomore Jaclyn Murr.
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December 19, 2019
Home is where the heart is:
Step-sisters experience the impact of fostering by junior Halle Haack
One 4 a.m. phone call changed the lives of juniors Emily Headington and Caitlyn O’Malley forever. Department of Human Services calls with a foster placement, fam-
- junior Caitlyn O’ Malley
“You’re making a difference in someone’s life, and it’s cool to be a part of that,” said O’Malley. As much as the step-sisters impacted the lives of their foster
ilies are faced with an
kids, the kids had an equal impact
on-the-spot
decision:
on them. After witnessing situa-
accept or decline. “Ac-
tions faced by their foster siblings,
cept” is exactly what
a further sense of gratefulness
the parents of these
stirred within the Hudson juniors.
step-sisters did. As a
“It showed me how thankful
result, out of the 28,764
I should be for what I have, the
“It might be hard saying goodbye, trying to keep the kids under control, but they need someone. Without good people to do it, they will have no one. It’s worth it.”
children in the foster
family that I have, and what I’m
- junior Emily Headington
system in Black Hawk
able to do,” said Headington.
County, a four-year-
Not only did this time change their mindsets but their family dynamic, too. “By being a blended family, having foster kids
their blended family.
photo courtesy of Nancy Uden
High school math teacher Nancy Uden is obsessed with purchasing shoes. Uden said she sometimes spends up to two hours looking online for new shoes and seems to buy a new pair every month. To date, she claims to own 80+ pairs.
brought us all together,” said
This change didn’t come without
O’Malley, “It was something that
struggle. For the first few months, the
we all could focus on and spend
girl, who was distant and shy, strug-
time together.”
gled with socialization, while the boy,
The experience also made the
who weighed 101 pounds, struggled
future path for Headington clear.
with health. Both simply did not know
Said Headington, “When I
what “normal” was.
think about my future, I see
Over time, the foster children transitioned into a new normal with the help of Headington and O’Malley.
fostering,” said Headington. “I photo courtesy of Emily Headington
Dan O’Malley (father/step-father), Erin O’Malley (sister; Hudson Class of 2018), junior Emily Headington, junior Caitlyn O’Malley, and Brenda O’Malley (mother/step-mother)
How can you get ahold of his organization?
www.cedarvalleyangels.org has an assortment of information. 319-939-1909 or info@cedarvalleyangels.org are best for general questions.
Former Hudson teacher Derek Kimball founded an orga-
nization called Cedar Valley Angels in 2018. He answers questions regarding how we can contact his organization and help foster.
by senior Harley Schley
pounds and gained a newfound confidence.
old girl and five-year-old boy became the newest additions to
by junior Hannah Tjepkes
obsessions
young girl became more outgoing, and the boy had lost 50
Typically, when the “In a years span, you get so close to them. You feel like their actual sibling; you can’t picture a life without them. The hardest part was to know that, yes, they are leaving, but its to benefit them. It’s hard to think of them instead of myself and what I want. I wanted them to stay, but in the long run it would benefit them to get a family. It was knowing they can’t stay.”
By the end of their 11 month placement in the home, the
Strange
Junior Regan Reichert is obsessed about eating a piece of candy every morning. Her favorite type of candy to eat is Three Musketeers. If she doesn’t eat a piece of candy, she craves it and feels unhappy. But, after getting her fix, she feels satisfied.
know that’s what I want to do.”
How does your organization help those who foster?
We partner foster families with Love Box Groups. These groups come alongside foster parents in intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. Monthly, Love Box leaders spend time with the family and also bring a box full of things for them (needs and/or wants). They can run errands for them, make meals, play games, attend events, or do whatever else the foster family feels they can’t do alone. Our staff walks with volunteers to train them and monitor each match’s success. We offer suggestions, use our connections, and find ways we can to meet any needs that families have.
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If something doesn’t clean, I don’t like it, I get anxious. The mess doesn’t last too long, because I’m right on top of it.
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High school P.E. teacher Sean Leonard has an obsessive need to clean daily. He’s such a neat freak that he gets anxious when his four-year-old son put his pillows on the floor when playing. Leonard has decided to teach his son to help clean by getting him a tiny vacuum for Christmas.
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Meet the Taste Testers
HURT by senior Brooke Busch
junior Emily Ingamells junior Joe Culham senior Rain Winkelpleck senior Riley Delagardelle teacher Jake Liekweg Not pictured: teacher Jen Waschek
We gave eight Hudson High School Students and two teachers fourteen different donuts and asked them what their favorites were. We then took their answers and came up with a top five donut picks. by senior Lexi Bergmeier
ToP BITES Most Affordable: Casey’s
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The Holland Rockets
Most Delectable: Dunkin Donuts
Least Affordable: Hurts
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- Liekweg
Doughy with a cinnamon taste.
- Jorgensen
It wasn’t dry but still sweet.
- Lubbers
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December 19, 2019
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I don’t know about you, but this is a pivotal moment for me, a self-proclaimed donut connoisseur. On Nov. 7, Hurts Donuts opened its doors in down-
oPEN Mon. - Fri. 24 hours
and 20 locations later, the franchise has 600 employ-
melt-in-your-mouth good, with the glaze adding an
ees, more than 70 different variet-
extra kick of flavor.
ies of donuts, and a fleet of 20 am-
But, don’t worry if
town
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bulances to deliver
this doesn’t sound
Falls.
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donuts for any sugar
like your thing, it’s
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emergency. Now, let’s
just one of 70 dif-
pleasure hosts
dip right into all the
ferent varieties in
140 helpful em-
frosting-filled details.
the display case,
ployees in all,
I tried their Starry
so you’re sure to
but more im-
Night donut on open-
find a donut just
portantly, 2,300
ing day, and it was
donuts at any
just as magical as you’d imagine.
given time.
KETS
This beautiful donut was glazed, then
This national chain was first established in 2013 in
chocolate frosted, and finally topped with a plethora
Springfield, Missouri by a fellow donut lover. Six years
of colorful marshmallows. It was sweet, savory, and
If you are ever in the mood for donuts that will blow
oPEN
for you. So, stop wishing upon a starry night and make your wish come true because these donuts are so good it HURTS.
donuts to apple or
$0.85 for a glazed donut to $3 for a giant frit-
you away, head
blueberry
ter that can
on over to Rock-
or giant cinnamon
easily
ets Bakery.
fritters
feed
coils to unique Boo
three. These
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amazing
ets Bakery first
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appointed.
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in January 2018, they opened in Waterloo,
6AM-6PM Sat. -Sun. 7AM-2PM
Not only is this location close
in the Cedar Valley.
by, but it is also affordable.
They have everything you could imagine in a bakery. From their fluffy glazed
ery offer unique donuts and desserts for you to enjoy.
Mon. - Fri.
Mango Smoothie.
making it more convenient for donut lovers
Calling all donut lovers. ICON Donuts and Sweet-
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So stop wishing on a star and shoot for the moon. Get your next donut from Rockets Bakery.
They have reasonable pricphoto courtesy of Joletta Yoder
es that range anywhere from
tables or on trendy couches and even play one of their
es. They offer many choices such as the original ring
many board games while enjoying a pastry delight.
donuts, long johns, and fritters all named after iconic
ICON has two locations, one in Water-
The store is also welcoming and con-
loo and another in Cedar Falls. Both are
siders its customers. The staff is eager
Their most popular donut is the Pink Floyd donut,
open early enough that you could grab a
to help, and they provide great service.
which is a massive ring donut with strawberry frosting
donut at 6 a.m. on your way to work. If
However, they aren’t the only part that
and a sugary top. They offer not only creative names
you don’t have enough time to walk in
makes the place so welcoming. The
but creative concoctions, like the protein-packed Bro-
and wait in line, no worries; their Water-
board game station next to the large
nut, named after Jersey Shore, and The King- a peanut
loo location has a drive-thru.
windows and a combination of the so-
butter, bacon, and maple fritter that is Elvis inspired.
But, if you have time, going into the Waterloo location is well worth it. The
fas in the center provides fun entertainment for you and your friends.
walls are decorated with colorful paint-
Perhaps the most decorative piece
ings of pop culture icons, like the Beatles
of the store, though, is the sprawling
and Princess Leia, with a donut twist. The ceiling even
glass case that hosts the most delectable, colorful do-
sports a MilkyWay of giant donuts. Guests can sit at
nuts ever seen in an array of different shapes and siz-
characters or shows.
From its service to its atmosphere and from its merchandise to its goodies, I guess you could say the place is pretty ICON-ic.
other photos by freshmen Josie Bergmeier, Ryan Peck, and Lane Rogers
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December 19, 2019
SHARING isn’t
CARING by junior Hannah Tjepkes
As equality becomes the main focus in today’s society, privacy rights become endangered and rights are infringed. Although many believe we should give more rights to transgenders and minorities, others are losing theirs to appease them. In Iowa, all people are protected from discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. Citizens’ right to privacy is also protected. The Iowa Code states that all Iowa citizens must use the bathroom in correspondence with the gender stated on their birth certificate. Not only is this is not true throughout the United States, but some believe it should change here as well. As a result, it seems the strong left push to allow transgenders to choose the bathroom they wish is overstepping the rights of conservatives like me.
“I understand how they can feel like they don’t want to be a part of the gender they were born with and therefore feel the need for change.” -freshman Cameron Danielson
In schools, if students are permitted to use the same bathroom as somebody who isn’t the same gender as them, this could cause discomfort and a loss of privacy rights for many. For a second, could you imagine walking into the girls’ locker room and seeing a boy changing? For me, I would feel like my privacy has been violated. Embarrassed. Not only does the sharing of bathrooms with somebody of the opposite sex make people like me uncomfortable, but it also causes danger for women and children by opening a window for rapists and sexual predators in our society. If such deviants know they can walk into a public place and go into any bathroom of their choosing,
Kicked off: College athletes should not be paid They say there isn’t an “I” in team, but the new policy regarding college athletes seems to remind us there is a “me”. by senior Grace Schwenneker
September 30, 2019, changed the name of the game. On this day, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom decided to pass a bill allowing college athletes to be paid.
“How do you know if a person actually identifies as a certain gender and that they aren’t just saying that they are that way to assault or do something to a person in the male/ female bathrooms? They should have their own bathrooms/locker rooms to protect people’s safety.” -sophomore Izzy Jorgensen
writer for Independent, in 2018 in the United Kingdom, 120 of 134 sexual assaults and attacks were in unisex changing rooms in pools or sports facilities. That is nearly 90 percent of all attacks reported! Yes, sexual assault is illegal in all states, but this causes a bigger risk for women and children.
This causes us to be more vulnerable. This causes a greater risk for me and every other woman and child in the United States. Why would we allow any policy that puts others at greater risk?
tions? Not only is the promise of money ruining a player’s mindset, but it is potentially ruining
Now, after hearing this I was enraged. Pass-
the sense of fair play. Let’s say that an athlete
ing such a bill is completely unnecessary. Col-
has offers from a college in California and an-
lege athletes are, in a way, already receiving
other in Colorado. Then let’s say that this cer-
money from their respective schools through
tain athlete has been wanting to go to a school
scholarships. For many of these athletes, not
in Colorado their whole life, but they find out
only is tuition covered but also their room,
that school does not participate in the pay of
board, and books. So, let’s clarify this for you…
college athletes, but the California one does.
many college athletes need to pay for their
The choice seems already made up for the
clothes and shoes. That’s about it- making
athlete. What college student willingly chooses
them already financially better off than the rest
more debt?
of their college peers.
The result: Colleges that choose not to or
Another problem with this change is that it
are unable to pay top dollar to these athletes
defies a key principle for all sports- teamwork.
end up with lesser programs and are unable to
This is something that all athletes have been
compete. College athletics become just anoth-
taught since they stepped foot onto a field, are-
er part of society where money talks.
na, court, etc. Sayings like “play for the name
Clearly, paying to play is a bad idea. Money
on the front of the jersey, not the back of it”
should not run a sport because it changes the
have lost all meaning.
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k college n i h t u o y Do be paid d l u o h s s athlete
there will, most assuredly, be an increase in sexual assaults. According to Rachel Hoise, a lifestyle
What is this teaching upcoming genera-
“I think college athletes should get financial compensation because they are doing the same thing that NFL players do, and NFL players make so much money; it’s just only fair.” -freshman Carson Staker
motives and the love of the game.
“I think they should get money for the merchandise with their name on it, but I don’t think they should be paid on top of getting scholarships.” -senior Naomi Henderson
“Universities don’t get enough funding as it is, and if they started paying their athletes, they would be giving away money that could go to the education of the rest of the students. I also see college sports as a sort of unpaid internship to prepare them for a professional sports career.” -senior Alison Peck
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December 19, 2019
In 2008, when the first app was created, little did they know they would how it would effect the masses.
by junior Jetta Colsch
My name is Jetta, and I have an addiction.
But, at this point social media and technology is the most
It started when I was 10. Since then, it’s progressed into a
common way of doing anything. And for me, it’s the only
want, a need, an obsession.
way. I’m always on Snapchat, always on Instagram, Twit-
There’s nothing more addicting than being in the know.
ter, Facebook, etc. It’s gotten to the point where I couldn’t
Over the years, the only thing that’s changed is the mode
even imagine my life without that little yellow square and
by which we get the 4-1-1. It’s the reason we’re all so con-
white
ghost
cerned with the current gossip. It’s the reason we all se-
(that’s
Snap-
cretly want to lean over someone’s shoulder when they
chat, for those
open a text message or view a snap story. It’s also the rea-
of
Screen Kings and Queens
you
who
son we all feel the
wouldn’t
un-
need to be scroll-
derstand).
ing through Ins-
7-8 hours is how long sophomore Zander Larson spends on Hul a day. Around 8 hours a day junior Daniel Petit is on napc talking with friends.
me
a day. We have to
what
be in the know. I
happen if I de-
have to be in the
leted Snapchat
would
the top two apps HHS students could not
TikTok, which has been downloaded over a billion times since it was launched in 2017 by a company based out of China, allows users to lip sync to its library of audios or audio users make of their own. Users can send their TikToks through Snapchat, text message, Instagram, Facebook, email, and Twitter. Like other social media apps, users can follow anyone to be updated on their posts or scroll through the “For You” page to see random viral TikTok videos. Of the 67% of TikTok app lovers at HHS, these students are leading illustrations by sophomore Mac Kelly the pack with top views.
93% of those polled have and use Youtube while 90%
Tik Tok Queen
live without.
have and use
Tik Tok King Getting “TikTok
and never went back. I have no doubts that I would go why,
into withdrawal, just as any other addict would, the same
every TikTok user
free
headaches, decreased concentration, depression, and
dreams of.
time that I have,
panic attacks. But really… What’s so bad about the addic-
I
tion?
with
any
find
myself
mindlessly look-
Junior Rowan O’Brien- Carlstein likes to entertain herself by watching ik-Tok for almost 4 hours a day.
wonder
Snapchat and Youtube were voted as
by senior Klaire Krapfl
famous” is something
That’s
Scrolling through ntere for up to 2 hours on the weekends is one of senior Natalie Poppe’s hobbies.
made
tagram 24 hours
know.
Junior Cassidy McCormick spends 6 hours a day on .
It’s
HHS Top Apps
What everybody is TOKING about
For junior Jared King, this dream came
In today’s society, everyone uses their phones, tablets,
true. King only made
ing through so-
laptops, etc. to stay connected with the world around
two TikToks before his
cial media. At any
them. I don’t see how that’s a bad thing. Within seconds,
third went viral.
given moment, I
we can hear from anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s ac-
have five appli-
tually pretty cool.
The 6-second video had over 210.9k views and 2,418 likes.
cations open on
So ya know what? People can persecute me all they
my laptop, in-
want for being on my devices more often than they think
“I had like 51 views
cluding
is acceptable, but I’ve made my decision: I’m not going to
(when I first posted it)
Chrome, which has six different windows harboring 32
let it bother me. So, yeah, maybe I do have an addiction, an
and thought that was
total tabs. Within an arm’s reach, I have another 10+ apps
addiction to being in the know. Maybe we all do. But, I see
pretty good,” said
running on my phone.
absolutely nothing wrong with that.
King. “Then it just
#ThrowbackThursday: The Evolution of Apps
Just as our interest in Barbies and Beanie Babies have changed over the years, so have our “app-session” with technology. Hill Climb car racing
Houseparty video chat
5th grade
6th grade
8th grade
9th grade
senior Alex Reynolds
senior Ellie Brown
From that TikTok about 100 new fol-
Kik messaging
junior Bryce Griffin
believe it.” alone, King gained
Oovoo video chat
junior Alyssa Meyer
went off and I couldn’t
senior Trey Germain
lowers.
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junior Brianna Lenton @_.bri._1818 1.2 m views 1.37 k likes
2
junior Jared King @jared.king9 210.8 k views 2,417 likes
3
senior Connor Ham @hamboner2701 5, 197 views 124 likes
4
sophomore Grace Carter @dontvapeitsbad 740 views 180 likes
5
sophomore Ella Engel @whoaitsella 690 views 116 likes
6
freshman Ramiyah Everman @quitplayin 318 views 72 likes
7
junior Mia McNeal @mia.mcneal 1,358 views 65 likes
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junior Tony Trevino @trevino_yayo2 445 views 56 likes
9 10
junior Felicity Devries @felicitydevries 290 views 60 likes freshman Kaidence Luloff @crackhead.kaidence 322 views 40 likes
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December 19, 2019 Success is no accident. It comes from hard work, dedica-
play, but rather to establish a sense of pride. When the des-
tion, and sacrifice. Hudson’s football team knows this well.
ignated point goal is met, players will receive logo stickers
ON point
In the past three years alone, they’ve
and five pride stickers to put on their helmets. The coaches
“This is all about building good hab-
made it to the playoffs, been state
believe the point total will push the athletes but is still very
its,” said Sittig, “- good habits to build
runner-ups, and finished as state
much in reach.
better athletes but also good students
champions. But, Hudson’s football coaches want their players to not only
“Our goal is for 100% of the football team to reach the
But, the goal of this new program is to do more than just win championships; it’s to help these young men win in life.
and good citizens.”
point total,” said assistant coach Zane Sittig.
be a success on the field but in life.
However, certain students feel as if
The Pirates are not the first team to use such a system.
they may be at a disadvantage from the
Coach Tom Wilson, who coached now Hudson assistant
beginning. For example, in the summer,
“We want the kids being active,
coach Trent Simpson when he was a player at Dowling Cath-
some rouge and are unable to partici-
both in sports and in the community,” said head coach Justin
olic in Des Moines, first created the system when Wilson
pate in the provided programs.
Brekke, who has been at the helm of this team’s success since
coached prior at Dike-New Hartford. Today the point system
The coaches understand with this
2013.
by junior Kylee Sallee
That’s why they are raising the bar.
is still used at both Dowling Catholic and Dike-New Hartford.
being the first year, there may be flaws
To accomplish this goal, the football coaches introduced
Wilson and his point system have proven to be success-
with the system, but they are committed
a point system at the team’s final film viewing. Starting Dec.
ful through a six-year run of state titles. Coaches at Hudson
to finding opportunities for everyone to
2, athletes will be able to score points throughout the year
hope to have the same success with implementing the sys-
achieve success. Now, players are excit-
for things like lifting, going to Speed and Agility training, at-
tem, potentially decreasing the amount of “rebuilding” sea-
ed to have an opportunity to prove their
tending camps, competing in other school sports during the
sons like the 2019 one.
skills and character off the field too.
winter, spring, and summer seasons, as well as participating in community service throughout the year. Failing classes or
Many of the players agree that the system will help hold the team accountable.
any violation of the Hudson High School Conduct Code Policy will result in the deduction of points. The points earned aren’t going to be used to determine
YOU are
what you EAT
“After winning the football championship, we all had our minds set on the rings. We forgot the hard process it takes to
Freshman Kason Ingamells was recognized as Lifter of the Week the first week in December. Ingamells is one of dozens of football players dedicated to lifting in the off-season, which also earns them points. Some players also earned points by helping set up and tear down the Vendor Fair held Dec. 7, a fundraiser for the 2020 After Prom.
more than my football skills,” said junior Daniel Pettit. “It shows the community who you [really] are.”
get to that point,” said junior Joe Culham.
With wrestling season in full swing, many conjure up images of athletes obsessively watching what they eat. But, Hudson athletes, regardless of gender or sport, seem to all agree that food is not the enemy but a necessity, that food is fuel.
by senior Sophie Selenke
• DO: An hour before the event, eat one gram of carbohydrates for each kilogram of body weight. STORE UP
-high school cross country coach Sherri Selenke
• DO: The night before, athletes should consume 1.5 grams of carbohydrates per pound of body weight. • DO NOT: Loaded with trans fats, junk foods provide an initial burst of energy, but athletes will quickly crash after consuming them.
• DO: At least, 30 minutes before a game, try to drink about 14 ounces of water to prevent dehydration, maintain normal muscle function, and regulate body temperature.
“Athletes need carbohydrates because it provides instantaneous fuel for their muscles.”
• DO: A meal high in carbohydrates boosts the body’s quick energy storage and the athlete’s ability to exercise longer.
PRE-GAME
• DO: Meals full of proteins and fruits and vegetables contain vitamins essential for repairing muscle damage that occurs during an athletic match-up. • DO: Athletes should consume 20 to 40 grams of protein in their post-game meals to increase muscle growth and stimulate muscle repair.
avoid trans foods
• DO: Two to three hours before a game, try to eat two to three grams of carbohydrates for each kilogram of body weight.
-junior cross country runner Jessica Reaganwether
avoid high-fat foods
REBUILD
RESTORE “Cool Blue Gatorade keeps me hydrated. It gives me the energy to get through all four quarters.”
avoid high-fat foods
POST GAME
CHARGE UP “I use GU because it felt like I was needing an extra something during my races.”
“After every game, I eat a dinner of scrambled eggs, toast with peanut butter and jelly, and bacon.” -senior football player Austin Appleton
• DO NOT: One gram of fat requires nine grams of energy to be digested, so high-fat foods slow down digestion, leaving the athlete recovering a lot more slowly.
photos by senior Klaire Krapfl
“I may not be an amazing football player, but this is a way for me to show
photo courtesy of Hudson Strength & Conditioning Facebook
• DO NOT: Athletes should not eat high-fat foods or eat directly before their game. Eating too much before a game can cause a stomach ache, and, since fat exits the stomach slowly, this can cause cramping.
GAME DAY
• DO: Water and sports drinks help with electrolyte replacement and restoration of carbs, while not upsetting the stomach. • DO: For every 15-30 minutes of exercise, athletes should drink six to 12 ounces of a sports drink.
-senior basketball player Maddie McKenna
• DO NOT: Sodas cause stomach discomfort and don’t provide the athlete with enough energy to get through a game.
avoid sodas
GAME TIME
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