December 2022 Issue

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DR. MONDON: LHS’ NEWEST LINGUISTICS ENTHUSIAST Clare Heupel

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PATS OF CHRISTMAS PAST Bergen Quello

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FALL COLLEGE COMMIT: MALI VAN MEETEREN Ariahna Wells

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IS WIKIPEDIA REALLY THAT BAD? Delaney Gramlick

CONTENTS

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THE SOARING MR. MYERS Reese Duncan

FEATURES

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STRUWE: ONE LAST HURRAH Adie Theophilus

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THE WAYS OF JAG Raina Marty

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DR. MONDON: LHS’ NEWEST LINGUISTICS ENTHUSIAST Clare Heupel

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HUMANS OF LHS Katie Jensen

EMBRACING THE 14 DAPA: ACT Elysse Weber

ENTERTAINMENT

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LHS CRIBS Anna Anderson & Lucas Hiatt

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WHICH CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CHARACTER ARE YOU? Clara Binstock

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LHS RANKS THE BEST HOLIDAY MOVIES Reagan Wulf PATS OF CHRISTMAS PAST Bergen Quello MURPHY’S MERRY MIXTAPE Kadence Dean

FOOD SCARCITY 22 FIGHTING AT LHS Anna Anderson

RECAP 23 2022 Elana Bishop & Vanessa Timat

UNDER THE TREE? 24 WHAT’S Gabe Schmit

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LHS LOST AND FOUND FINDS Zoe Larson

FALLS 26 SOUP Sarah Bomhoff

WONDERLAND 28 WINTER MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON Morgan Sandness

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SPORTS COLLEGE COMMIT: 32 FALL MALI VAN MEETEREN

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A CLASS TO (SERIOUSLY) CONSIDER Daniel Valentine

PERSPECTIVES

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IS WIKIPEDIA REALLY THAT BAD? Delaney Gramlick

Ariahna Wells

LAST GOLD STAR 35 THE Jada Sandvall

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WHAT MY CHRISTMAS TREE MEANS TO ME Josie Tollinger & Kate Tollinger

YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME 30 GET Ellen Merkley

WINTER FORMAL PHOTO COLLAGE Emma Southwick

Statesman PAPER EDITORS-IN-CHIEF- Sarah Bomhoff, Morgan Sandness & Jada Sandvall ONLINE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF- Emma Forster & Kate Tollinger FEATURE EDITORS- Anna Anderson & Vanessa Timat ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS- Delaney Gramlick & Emma Southwick PERSPECTIVES EDITORS- Laura Heckenlaible & Clare Heupel SPORTS EDITOR- Lucas Hiatt NEWS EDITORS- Reese Duncan & Kate Matthes

SCIENCE OF GIVING 38 THE VS. RECEIVING

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATORS- Raina Marty & Ellen Merkley

WINTER MAKES 39 WHY PEOPLE SAD

STAFF WRITERS- Clara Binstock, Elana Bishop, Kadence Dean, Ella DuBois, Kinley Freese, Betsy Haft, Caroline Hughes, Katie Jensen, Zoe Larson, Fisher Meyerink, Natalie Nolan, Bergen Quello, Addison Remme, Adrienne Revier, Gabe Schmit, Adie Theophilus, Josie Tollinger, Daniel Valentine, Elysse Weber, Ariahna Wells, Thompson Wakefield, Reagan Wulf

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ADVISER- Dr. Katie Kroeze Artwork on the front and back cover, along with the Table of Contents are reimaged artwork from the original 1965 holiday edition of the Statesman.

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AWARD-WINNING

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ADELINE THEOPHILUS

LHS activities has a long list of accolades, including KELO cups, State championships and state records. However, who is the heart behind this successful athletic department? That would be the one and only, Joey Struwe.

Struwe is in his 37th year in education, his 28th year being an athletic director and his seventh and final year at LHS. He started off as an athletic director for Estelline for over 10 years, then moved to Harrisburg for two years and now is in his last year at LHS. Since Struwe has a great deal of experience in his field, he has overcome multiple challenges along the way. Struwe’s least favorite component about his job is the commitment to the long nights, multiple times a week. Along with working long nights and events, missing family can be an additional negative for Struwe. Although, the best aspect of his job is being around constant fun, live events and big rowdy crowds.

“My office gets to be a football stadium every Friday night,” said Struwe.

Working the State track meet at the end of the season is Struwe’s favorite event, and a close second is State wrestling, which he claims is an underrated event. During track meets, when the runners are on their last lap, Struwe loves hearing the sound of the packed and rowdy crowd cheering everyone on.

In his time at LHS, new stadium was built on campus. New turf and lights were added in the summer of 2022 which allow for events to feel like a “home field” advantage. Struwe can take pride in knowing that his athletes feel more comfortable playing under their own lights.

Although this is Struwe’s last year, he is not planning on changing or adding anything specific to his life. His hope is that whoever occupies his office next is set up for success and feels fortunate for the next person to fill his position. He will leave behind a legacy of change in the LHS athletic department and will be missed at every athletic event.

“I’m trying to make sure I leave things better than how I found them. I want the next person who occupies the office to be set up for success,” said Struwe.

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student participation is they have to commit to it and they have to be able to benefit from it. If students are already involved in, let’s say, HOSA, or other clubs that are giving them exposure to job opportunities, JAG might not be the best option for them.”

JAG students learn about the work environment and experience the workforce firsthand by visiting different companies and businesses. They learn about a variety of different careers people have and what it takes to achieve it.

“My favorite part about JAG is going to visit all the businesses and seeing how they are run,” said LHS senior Jahnessah Rondell. “We got to go to Subaru for one trip and got to learn about all the different parts going into making cars and what kind of degree someone needs and who needs to go to college for what. We have gone on a field trip once a week this month and we get to participate in the Parade of Lights.”

Going to different work environments assist graduates with job opportunities and post-secondary education. The program walks students through financial aid that will help them pursue the different degrees they need for their next step in education.

“We give assignments on a variety of job skills,” said Svennes. “They practice interviewing and attire. We take a variety of trips around to explore businesses and do reflections on those, email writing, all of the business type skills that you would need to know going into the workforce.

We visit colleges so they are

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For the first time last year, the Sioux Falls School district adopted a half credit class where students in high school learn about the outside work environment. This helps young people succeed in both school and job paths that turn into rewarding careers. As they work with trained specialists, students improve in education and working skills through Jobs of Americas Graduates, known as JAG. Offered district-wide to students, JAG takes on its first year at LHS. Tiffany Svennes is the teacher behind the JAG program.

“The goal of JAG is to give students who may not have the opportunity otherwise to have the individual and direct job and leadership skill training,” said Svennes.

From Denver, Colorado, Svennes continues her job at LHS working with alternative education for her eighth year.

“When I first got here, they wanted me and Annie Lanning to start the Patriot Post, which is what we do now. It is more of a recovery, academic retention program that helps students catch up on credits,” said Svennes. “JAG came along this year because the district adopted it district wide. RHS had the first JAG, and last year was their first year and now all schools have JAG. JAG stands for jobs of America’s Graduates, and it is actually a state-sponsored program, so it is sponsored by the Department of Education for the state of South Dakota.”

JAG focuses on involvement from students who are not always given the opportunity or cannot receive the opportunity to learn those certain leadership and development skills that are needed when it comes to having a successful career.

“The counselors and I kind of look through different students and pick students based on if we think they would be interested and if they would benefit from it,” said Svennes. “The JAG motto for 6

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getting exposure to those and leadership skills.

JAG is mostly focused on getting students involved in service learning and getting them involved in the community as well as getting to plan service projects.”

These young adults learn and grow through what JAG as they plan for their future ahead.

“JAG teaches us leadership skills and other skills that we can use in the outside world,” said LHS senior and JAG student, Andrew Khanthavong. “We can use leadership when it comes to a job. I enjoy the traveling part of JAG. Just today we got to go to Dakota Abilities to learn how to help people with disabilities. They try to have 16-18 people help with them but you have to be 18 years or older with a high school diploma to join it. The most Ie benefited from JAG is talking to new people and getting to visit all the businesses.”

Busy learning about their community, JAG students tour Howe Inc. and Schulte Subaru with Career Connections.

WIN in the workforce with Sioux Falls Development Foundation where JAG students met mayor Paul TenHaken and former NFL Raven’s running back Justin Forsett.

Svennes (far left) and JAG students go to Etiquette Dinner at their State Leadership Conference.

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hehehe start start start ofofof this this this school school school year year year brought brought brought along along along a aa new new new edition edition edition totothe tothe the team team team ofofof teachers teachers teachers for for for the the the LHS LHS LHS foreign foreign foreign language language language department; department; department; Dr. Dr. Dr. Jean-Francois Jean-Francois Jean-Francois Mondon Mondon Mondon isisis atatLHS atLHS LHS not not not just just just tototeach toteach teach Latin, Latin, Latin, but but but totoleave toleave leave a apositive apositive positive impact impact impact ononon his his his students’ students’ students’ educational educational educational experience. experience. experience.

Mondon Mondon Mondon was was was born born born and and and raised raised raised ininthe inthe the suburbs suburbs suburbs ofofof Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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AsAs As a akid, akid, kid, Mondon Mondon Mondon had had had several several several interests, interests, interests, one one one ofofof which which which happened happened happened totobe tobelanguages, belanguages, languages, which which which hehehe picked picked picked upupup while while while only only only ininfifth infifth fifth grade. grade. grade.

Later Later Later ininin high high high school, school, school, despite despite despite hating hating hating English English English asasaasasubject, asubject, subject, Mondon Mondon Mondon had had had a afondness afondness fondness for for for Latin Latin Latin after after after studying studying studying it itfor itfor for two two two years. years. years.

“I“Iliked “Iliked liked Latin Latin Latin because because because it itexplained itexplained explained grammar grammar grammar totome tome me ininaina a way way way that that that made made made a alot alot lot ofofof sense,” sense,” sense,” said said said Mondon.

Mondon.

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After After After high high high school, school, school, Mondon Mondon Mondon was was was attracted attracted attracted totothe tothe the University University University ofofof Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania for for for college college college because because because ofofof itsitsits strong strong strong linguistics linguistics linguistics program. program. program.

He He He studied studied studied linguistics linguistics linguistics because because because ofofof his his his curiosity curiosity curiosity for for for learning learning learning about about about history, history, history, for for for his his his interest interest interest ininmultiple inmultiple multiple languages languages languages such such such asasGerman asGerman German and and and French French French and and and for for for learning learning learning about about about how how how those those those languages languages languages have have have evolved evolved evolved over over over time. time. time.

Mondon Mondon Mondon received received received his his his bachelor’s bachelor’s bachelor’s degree degree degree ininlinguistics inlinguistics linguistics and and and followed followed followed this this this with with with a amaster’s amaster’s master’s degree degree degree and and and a aPh.D. aPh.D. Ph.D. Since Since Since finishing finishing finishing graduate graduate graduate school, school, school, Mondon Mondon Mondon has has has had had had a avariety avariety variety ofofof teaching teaching teaching positions. positions. positions.

He He He first first first taught taught taught atataatahigh ahigh high school school school ininin Northern Northern Northern Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania for for for a ayear, ayear, year, during during during which which which hehehe also also also commuted commuted commuted tototeach toteach teach atatat multiple multiple multiple different different different colleges colleges colleges ininthe inthe the Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia region, region, region, ininsubjects insubjects subjects such such such asasBasic asBasic Basic Linguistics Linguistics Linguistics and and and Old Old Old English.

English.

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Mondon Mondon Mondon then then then moved moved moved totoMinot, toMinot, Minot, North North North Dakota Dakota Dakota where where where hehehe continued continued continued teaching teaching teaching college college college linguistic linguistic linguistic courses courses courses while while while simultaneously simultaneously simultaneously working working working ononon publishing publishing publishing some some some ofofof his his his own own own written written written work. work. work.

During During During those those those 121212 years years years ininin Minot, Minot, Minot, hehehe published published published several several several books books books ononon different different different languages, languages, languages, 8 88 LHSSTATESMAN.COM LHSSTATESMAN.COM LHSSTATESMAN.COM

including including including one one one ononon classical classical classical Armenian, Armenian, Armenian, three three three ononon Latin Latin Latin and and and his his his most most most recent recent recent one one one ononon Middle Middle Middle Welsh.

Welsh.

Welsh.

Mondon Mondon Mondon has has has continued continued continued his his his writing writing writing career career career with with with several several several published published published academic academic academic articles articles articles ononon Celtic Celtic Celtic languages languages languages and and and with with with more more more works works works ononon the the the way. way. way.

While While While Mondon Mondon Mondon has has has enjoyed enjoyed enjoyed working working working with with with college college college students students students and and and other other other professors, professors, professors, hehehe still still still finds finds finds appreciation appreciation appreciation for for for the the the straightforward straightforward straightforward nature nature nature ofofof high high high school school school students students students that that that hehehe has has has been been been exposed exposed exposed totowhile towhile while teaching teaching teaching atatLHS. atLHS. LHS. “I“Ilike “Ilike like how how how high high high school school school students students students tell tell tell you you you exactly exactly exactly how how how they they they feel. feel. feel.

College College College students students students are are are very very very hard hard hard totoget toget get any any any emotion emotion emotion out out out of,” of,” of,” said said said Mondon.

Mondon.

Mondon. “ …you “ “…you …you get get get immediate immediate immediate feedback feedback feedback about about about whether whether whether what what what you you you are are are doing doing doing isisreaching isreaching reaching the the the students students students orornot.” ornot.” not.”

This This This observation observation observation ofofof Mondon Mondon Mondon isisjust isjust just one one one example example example ofofof how how how hehehe uses uses uses every every every experience experience experience asasaasalearning alearning learning opportunity. opportunity. opportunity.

“A“Alot “Alot lot ofofof the the the things things things I’ve I’ve I’ve learned learned learned while while while working working working here here here made made made me me me realize realize realize that that that I should I Ishould should have have have been been been doing doing doing them them them [activities] [activities] [activities] while while while I II was was was teaching teaching teaching atatcollege,” atcollege,” college,” said said said Mondon.

Mondon.

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IfIfthe Ifthe the weather weather weather isisnice, isnice, nice, Mondon Mondon Mondon can can can bebefound befound found running running running ororbiking orbiking biking ononon the the the various various various trails trails trails and and and well-paved well-paved well-paved roads roads roads that that that Sioux Sioux Sioux Falls Falls Falls offers, offers, offers, a aluxury aluxury luxury hehehe did did did not not not have have have while while while ininin Minot.

Minot.

Minot.

On On On other other other days days days with with with nice nice nice weather weather weather hehehe keeps keeps keeps upupup with with with

his his his many many many languages languages languages bybyby studying studying studying flashcards flashcards flashcards ononon his his his phone phone phone while while while going going going ononon a awalk. awalk. walk.

Although Although Although hehehe mainly mainly mainly studies studies studies linguistics, linguistics, linguistics, Mondon Mondon Mondon frequently frequently frequently engages engages engages ininlearning inlearning learning about about about various various various areas areas areas ofofof study study study if ifthey ifthey they pique pique pique his his his interest. interest. interest.

“Now “Now “Now that that that I’m I’m I’m atataatahigh ahigh high school school school and and and I have I Ihave have students students students who who who are are are studying studying studying ininmy inmy my class class class for for for other other other subjects, subjects, subjects, I almost I Ialmost almost want want want totogo togogo back back back and and and learn learn learn about about about those those those subjects,” subjects,” subjects,” said said said Mondon.

Mondon.

Mondon.

“I’ve “I’ve “I’ve actually actually actually started started started checking checking checking textbooks textbooks textbooks out out out atatat the the the library library library just just just sosoIsocan I Ican can read read read upupup ononon those those those subjects.” subjects.” subjects.”

Most Most Most ofofof Mondon’s Mondon’s Mondon’s students students students are are are aware aware aware ofofof one one one ofofof his his his most most most passionate passionate passionate past-time past-time past-time activities activities activities and and and conversation conversation conversation topics: topics: topics: stocks. stocks. stocks.

Mondon Mondon Mondon was was was introduced introduced introduced totostocks tostocks stocks when when when his his his brother brother brother told told told him him him about about about them them them 151515 years years years ago. ago. ago.

Though Though Though hehehe did did did not not not have have have ananan initial initial initial interest interest interest ininthem, inthem, them, during during during the the the pandemic, pandemic, pandemic, Mondon Mondon Mondon invested invested invested ininainafew afew few stocks stocks stocks ofofof his his his own own own and and and eventually eventually eventually discovered discovered discovered the the the appeal appeal appeal ofofof owning owning owning and and and trading trading trading them. them. them.

LHS LHS LHS Senior Senior Senior and and and AP AP AP Latin Latin Latin student student student Mia Mia Mia Wentzel Wentzel Wentzel can can can attest attest attest totoMondon’s toMondon’s Mondon’s eagerness eagerness eagerness tototalk totalk talk about about about his his his stocks stocks stocks and and and the the the stock stock stock market market market iningeneral ingeneral general with with with his his his students. students. students.

“He “He “He isisvery isvery very into into into stocks, stocks, stocks, and and and hehehe lets lets lets ususknow usknow know how how how the the the stock stock stock market market market isisdoing isdoing doing every every every single single single day,” day,” day,” said said said Wentzel.

Wentzel.

Wentzel.

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AsAs As a achairperson achairperson chairperson ofofof multiple multiple multiple committees committees committees while while while atatthe atthe the University University University ofofof Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Mondon Mondon Mondon has has has found found found that that that creating creating creating good good good connections connections connections with with with people people people isisone isone one ofofof the the the most most most important important important actions actions actions that that that one one one can can can take take take ininainacareer acareer career like like like his. his. his.

Because Because Because ofofof how how how diverse diverse diverse the the the personalities personalities personalities and and and backgrounds backgrounds backgrounds ofofof college college college students students students and and and professors professors professors are, are, are, hehehe believes believes believes that that that totodo tododo this, this, this, it itisitisimportant isimportant important totofind tofind find a amiddle amiddle middle ground ground ground with with with others. others. others.

“I“Ithink “Ithink think that that that the the the most most most important important important thing thing thing isisto istoget toget get rid rid rid ofofof your your your preconceived preconceived preconceived notions notions notions ofofof people people people and and and try try try tototo understand understand understand where where where they they they are are are coming coming coming from, from, from, “ said “ “said said Mondon.

Mondon.

Mondon.

Not Not Not only only only has has has hehehe applied applied applied this this this mindset mindset mindset totoworking toworking working atatat colleges, colleges, colleges, but but but hehehe has has has also also also tried tried tried totouse touse use it itwhile itwhile while working working working atatat LHS. LHS. LHS. “I“Iunderstand “Iunderstand understand that that that students students students ininmy inmy my class class class don’t don’t don’t really really really want want want totolearn tolearn learn Latin Latin Latin per per per se,se,se, they they they are are are only only only ininthis inthis this class class class because because because they they they think think think it itmight itmight might bebeeasier beeasier easier than than than other other other languages,” languages,” languages,” said said said Mondon.

Mondon.

Mondon.

“I“Ijust “Ijust just try try try totowork towork work with with with them them them tototry totry try totofind tofind find something something something interesting interesting interesting ininLatin inLatin Latin that that that they they they can can can apply apply apply tototheir totheir their own own own life.” life.” life.”

Whether Whether Whether hehehe isisteaching isteaching teaching a aLatin aLatin Latin grammar grammar grammar lesson lesson lesson ororor giving giving giving his his his daily daily daily stock stock stock update, update, update, Mondon Mondon Mondon makes makes makes it itaitapriority apriority priority totoensure toensure ensure that that that his his his students students students can can can get get get something something something out out out ofofof his his his class class class that that that isisbeneficial isbeneficial beneficial totothem. tothem. them.

“My “My “My most most most important important important thing thing thing asasaasateacher ateacher teacher isisthat isthat that students students students learn learn learn something something something about about about themselves themselves themselves ororthey orthey they just just just have have have a aa positive positive positive experience,” experience,” experience,” said said said Mondon.

Mondon.

Mondon.

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The Instagram page Humans of New York (@humansofny) has risen to fame in the past few years because of its unique and interesting ways of storytelling. The page features pedestrians on the street every day, each with their own interesting background or story. The primary purpose of the posts is to show that people can never really tell a lot about a person by just looking at them. Some people featured on the page end up having numerous parts posted about their story while others just share a simple quote. The page shows that humans are more connected than initially thought. This led me to wonder what LHS students have to share. I interviewed three completely random students and one staff member from LHS in order to prove that there is so much more to people than what meets the eye.

BOWMAN

Meet Kimberly Bowman: the gatekeeper of LHS, making sure everything is in order. Bowman prides herself on being the self-proclaimed gatekeeper, whether this implies triaging students for their intentions on seeing counselors or even registering new families to the school. She prioritizes her line of work as “customer service” and believes that everything she does is in her “customer’s” best interest. Her work may go unnoticed sometimes but that never stops Bowman from running the school.

“Helping students and families is my favorite thing to do here,” said Bowman.

Even with her amount of help at LHS, Bowman still has an adventurous life outside of school. When she is not traveling to see her family or hiking on new trails, she can be found doing science experiments with her grandkids. She loves to see them discover new interests such as their latest experiment: elephant toothpaste.

“I like to see them try and figure out why it happened,” said Bowman.

STEFFEN

While a majority of high schoolers can be found working at the local Starbucks or Target, Mary Steffen has a rather unique job that many may have never even thought about. Steffen works two jobs, one is a receptionist at the Man Salon and the other is at her mother’s tarp shop, Cardinal Canvas. She helps complete many tasks throughout the shop such as organizing papers and undertaking busy work, but she also often is sewing rings into the fabric to have a place for rope or hooks.

This rare job is just one of the activities that set Steffen apart from others.

Some may know her by her distinctive and iconic cow print shoes, but others probably know Steffen through band. She has been playing the clarinet since around the age of 10 and has learned many valuable lessons throughout that time. Not only has she kept this hobby because of the friends and community she has made, but because of what she was told by her first clarinet teacher. As Steffen was crying about the music she was struggling with, she was offered a piece of advice that she would apply to every other life event.

“My teacher told me, ‘It’s ok if you’re crying about it because it shows that you actually care.’ That has stuck with me my whole life,” said Steffen.

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BORGUM Besides video games and food, Nathaniel Borgum’s favorite pastime is arguing. Borgum finds joy in expressing his opinion especially if it’s against another person.

“I love arguing,” said Borgum. “It is my favorite thing to do. It is fun saying your opinion is right and the other opinion is wrong.”

Arguing has allowed Borgum to express himself and understand a variety of topics. His love to arguing has led him to potentially pursue law as a career.

Isaiah Kroesche is a senior at LHS but if you ask him what grade he is in, he might respond with, “mostly C’s and D’s.” Although he might be known as the ex-cross country runner or class clown, Kroesche could also be characterized by his “small business,” skateboarding, job or crazy stories.

SD Ice was a booming business that Kroesche started off at the beginning of the crosscountry season last year. He would acquire chains in unique ways and advertise them on his Instagram account made personally for the chains. He would sell them to all types of people around Sioux Falls for quite a large profit and ended up making around $300 in the span of a few months. Although the business’ run ended after a few short months due to a lack of interest, Kroesche still takes a lot away from the experience.

“It taught me how to make a business, talk to people and hustle at a young age,” said Kroesche.

A day in the life for Kroesche consists of arriving at school late and attending a few classes before driving his car, which he has characterized as the “turf oasis” to work for the rest of the day. The turf oasis gained its name when he was offered turf from a dumpster that he put in the back of his car along with a hammock. Kroesche finds this helpful when he wants to take naps during WIN time or just hang out after work. Every weekday, he attends his job of landscaping around the city, which inspired his future career. After graduating this semester, Kroesche will attend STC and then trade hop to explore other types of jobs. One of the reasons Kroesche loves his job so much is because of his older coworkers that he sees as mentors.

“My coworkers bring joy into my life,” said Kroesche.

“They have taught me lots of things like how to put in an irrigation system.”

In addition to his small business and exciting job, Kroesche still finds ways to spice up his days and find new adventures.

One of Kroesche’s fondest memories was when he switched shoes with a homeless man. As Kroesche gave up his pair of white Nike running shoes, he was handed over a pair of steel-toed work boots that he wears every day to work. He finds these situations common throughout his life and even gave the man his skateboard. He believes he finds himself in these adventures because of his personality and how easy to talk to he is.

“A sentence I would use to describe me is dope as ahhh,” said Kroesche.

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Some students spend their time in school athletics, passing a volleyball or throwing a football, while thers enjoy playing an instrument or participating in the color guard. But for LHS seniors Fisher Meyerink and Katherine Jones, time is spent behind curtains, under lights and in front of an audience.

DAPA, “Dakota Academy of Performing Arts,” is a theater program made to give opportunities to K-12 students who are inspired by the idea of performing and acting.

The program is designed for students who are interested in a creative and positive atmosphere that is directed by a team of theater professionals. They put on musicals and plays every year in Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion and Orpheum.

“I think DAPA is really interesting, because as opposed to school theater, for many students this is an opportunity to do theater with many different kids from different backgrounds and who go to different schools,” said Meyerink.

Because of DAPA, many students have built relationships with one another.

“You meet a lot of people there that you wouldn’t have met anywhere else,” said Meyerink.

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something new he got to experience.

“It’s been a part for me that is generally different from other parts I’ve been given by DAPA, where it’s a very serious role, as opposed to goofy and silly roles which I usually play,” said Meyerink. “It’s been a really good chance for me to try to take a different direction in my acting and think about it in a different way.”

Meyerink has much experience when it comes to acting, as he began when he was in middle school.

“I really enjoyed singing but I didn’t enjoy choir, so [DAPA] was an opportunity for me to be able to pursue my interest in musicals and theater more regularly, because in middle school at the time we only ever did one musical while I was there,” said Meyerink.

Although

Meyerink has years of acting experience he still gets nervous before shows depending on what role he is playing.

“There’s been certain roles that I haven’t been nervous for, but others I have been,” said Meyerink.

“My first big role in DAPA was being

Buddy the elf, in the ‘Elf: The Musical,’ which was fine, but then I had to play Sebastian the Crab. That was terrifying because I had to do a bad Jamaican accent most of the time.”

The program usually performs popular adaptations that a variety of audiences enjoy. This does not only benefit DAPA, but also the actors who take part in the musical.

Some future shows include “Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “The SpongeBob Musical.”

“My favorite shows in general are the ones that wouldn’t necessarily be appropriate to do with elementary and middle school kids,” said Meyerink. “So, my favorite shows I’ve performed in have been ‘The Addams Family: The Musical,’ ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying,’ ‘Elf ’ and ‘Matilda,” said Meyerink.

Jones, who also has much experience in theater, played the main role as Maria in “The Sound of Music.” She

has participated in more than 15 shows, starting in seventh grade.

“I’m a little nervous [playing Maria], but also very excited because It’s the biggest part that I’ve ever had so far, and I’m also just excited for other people to see it too,” said Jones.

Jones’ imperative role as Maria forced her to have the responsibility of performing her absolute best.

“I’m glad I got this role because I get to tell the story to a crowd of people who want to be here and want to see it,” said Jones.

Not only is she able to show her character’s personality, but it should not be a struggle for her because she shares similarities with this character.

“My character, she goes into everything wholeheartedly, and she cares a lot about how she’s influencing other people throughout the show, and I just try to embody that as much as I can,” said Jones.

While participating in DAPA, Jones has met people of all ages. Her experience has been made better because of the mix in age. Along with DAPA, the Washington Pavilion offers theater workshops for all ages, including The Improv Academy and Plays for Living. There are several theater camps that take place during the summer for elementary through high school students.

“It’s really cool to see how people of all ages are passionate about something like this,” said Jones. “I truly think that it’s a great experience to get to know people and to become more confident as well.”

Jones was more interested in the program as she would be able to sing more and be with her friends, since they were there doing it as well. Ultimately, “The Sound of Music” has also been one of Jones’ favorite performances alongside “Matilda.”

“In ‘Matilda,’ I got to work with fifth graders all the way up to people in their 30’s, and it was just really cool to see interactions between people of all different ages,” said Jones.

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Since LHS open enrolls a variety of students across Sioux Falls, there are a multitude of diverse houses which belong to these students. In addition, the large LHS district boundaries bring in students from many different neighborhoods and homes that come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some of the most unique homes from students at LHS.

Elliott Renville:

1. My room because it’s the only part of the house that my mom lets me decorate 2. Mid Century Modern 3. My house was built in 1959 4. I live six houses up the hill on Sherman Ave. It takes me five minutes every morning to walk to the administration doors.

5. I have lived in my house for nearly six years, but before that I lived in Lennox

Questions: 1. What is your favorite part of your house?

2. How would you describe your house’s/room’s style?

3. When was your home built?

4. How far is your house from LHS/how long does it take you to get to school every day?

5. How long have you lived in your house?

Jennifer JenniferSorum, Sorum,Cason CasonRaph Raph(12), (12),Jayden Jayden Raak Raak(12) (12)

Rylie RylieBrison Brison(10), (10),Camryn CamrynReiter Reiter(10), (10), Kinsey KinseyJones Jones(10) (10)

Gabby GabbyBoucher Boucher(12), (12),Rubben Rubben Johnson Johnson(12) (12)

Jack JackHilgenberg Hilgenberg(12), (12),Cason CasonRaph Raph(12), (12), Ethan EthanWasmund Wasmund(12), (12),Jorgen JorgenSorum Sorum(12) (12)

Bentley BentleyHillman Hillman(11), (11),Maizey MaizeyWaldner Waldner(11), (11),Faith Faith Fiechtner Fiechtner(11), (11),Reagan ReaganWulf Wulf(11), (11),Bella BellaKrenik Krenik(11) (11)

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Hayden HaydenKok Kok(9), (9),Lucy LucyHennies Hennies(9)(9)

Marley Mantz:

1. Either my bedroom, backyard or kitchen.

2. Spacious, looks like an Anthropology store, rustic modern vibe with lots of plants and natural light.

3. It’s a Tudor style home, built in 1932.

4. I live in the Mckennan Park area, so it takes me about five minutes to get to LHS. 5. I lived in a house also in Mckennan Park my entire life up until I was 13, when we decided to move here.

Fletcher FletcherArndt Arndt(12), (12),Carter CarterSchramm Schramm(12) (12)

Elliott ElliottRenville Renville(12), (12),Leah LeahBosler Bosler(12) (12)

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BY BYEEMMA MMASSOUTHWICK OUTHWICK

School Schooldances dancessuch suchasasformal formaland andprom promare aresome someofof the theevents eventsthat thatstudents studentslook lookforward forwardtotothe themost mostduring duringtheir their four fouryears yearsofof high highschool. school.This Thisyear’s year’sLHS LHSWinter WinterFormal Formalwas washeld heldon onDec. Dec.33ininthe theLHS LHSgym, gym,where wherestudents studentsofof all allages ageshad hadaablast blastdressing dressingup upand andgetting gettingout outon onthe thedance dancefloor floorwith withtheir theirfriends. friends.Here Hereare aresome somephotos photossent sentininby by students studentsfrom fromthis thisyear’s year’sdance. dance.

Keeton KeetonLechtenberg Lechtenberg(11), (11), Boas BoasYoweli Yoweli(11) (11)

Calista CalistaPoe Poe(12), (12),Officer OfficerDraeger, Draeger,Ella Ella Kortan Kortan(12) (12)

Joseph JosephTunge Tunge(10), (10),Joseph JosephPlourde Plourde(10) (10)

Jackson JacksonParker Parker(12), (12),Zavian ZavianWinter Winter(12), (12),Erin ErinZimmer Zimmer (12), (12),Daniel DanielValentine Valentine(12), (12),Kenzie KenzieDouglas Douglas(12), (12),Maija Maija Olson Olson

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Porter Stangeland:

1. My favorite part of my house is my hallway because of the 30 foot long glass skylight.

2. The style of my house is midcentury modern.

3. The house was built in 1978. it was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.

4. My house is about two miles away from LHS, and it takes me around 14 minutes to drive to LHS every day.

5. My family and I moved to my house in 2010, so we have been living there for 12 years.

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1. I have so many favorite parts about my house, so it’s hard to pick 2. I would describe my house as a modern/ contemporary design.

3. My home was originally built in 1993 but when we bought the house we completely rebuilt everything down to the studs, so everything on the inside is new from 2021.

4. Depending on the weather and traffic, it takes me 5-10 minutes to get to school every day.

5. I have lived in my house since thanksgiving of 2021 so almost one year!

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Colin ColinPeck Peck(11), (11),Dawson DawsonSiem Siem(11) (11)

Abby AbbyAnderson Anderson(9), (9),Alisha AlishaDuncan Duncan(10), (10),Chloe Chloe Pliska Pliska(9)(9)

Isabella IsabellaAbels Abels(10), (10),BoBoBosler Bosler(11) (11)

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“Home Alone:” Winning a third of the votes, making it the number one pick, is “Home Alone.” This movie follows eight-year-old Kevin McCallister as he accidentally gets left home from his family’s Christmas vacation. Kevin is ecstatic at this realization as he had made a wish the night before to have no family. But his excitement is ruined when he realizes that two men plan on robbing the McCallister home and that he must protect his family’s house alone. This movie has plenty of good laughing moments and never gets old no matter how many times it gets watched. You can watch “Home Alone” on Amazon Prime video, Disney+ and Vudu.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas:” Winning 11% of the votes, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” comes in fourth place.

This movie is a live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book. Rejected by the Whos as a child, the Grinch lives on the outskirts of Whoville on top of Mount Crumpit. The Grinch hates everything about Whoville and its residents, but he especially hates Christmas, their favorite holiday. After the Grinch is publicly humiliated by the mayor of Whoville, the Grinch robs all of the townspeople of everything Christmas related. However, the question remains, who will discover the true meaning of Christmas first, the Grinch or the Whos? You can watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Amazon Prime video, Vudu and HBO Max.

As the holiday season approaches, there are traditions that make this time of the year special. Snowy cold days, treats like hot cocoa, eggnog and cookies, setting up decorations and spending time with family and friends are all things people look forward to. During this time of year, there is nothing better than sitting down and watching one of the many movies that are set up and revolve around the holiday season. Here is a breakdown of the top-ranked holiday movies voted on by LHS students.

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CLARA BINSTOCK

There are countless classic Christmas movies that can really put people into the Christmas spirit, but the unforgettable characters are what really make these movies so special. Use this map to find out which classic Christmas character you are most like and discover what qualities you share.

DO YOU THINK CHRISTMAS IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR? WHERE WOULD YOU RATHER HIDE AWAY DURING CHRISTMAS?

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS COLOR?

WHICH LIST IS SANTA PUTTING YOU ON THIS YEAR?

WHICH ACTIVITY SOUNDS MORE APPEALING?

WHERE WOULD YOU RATHER SPEND CHRISTMAS?

You are most likely to be the Grinch from the film and children's book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch lives outside of Whoville in a mountain alone with his dog. He is sick of the Whos’ love for Christmas and does his best to make Christmas end as soon as possible.

WHICH LIST IS SANTA PUTTING YOU ON THIS YEAR?

WOULD YOU RATHER BE WHICH IS MORE LIKELY TO THE KINDEST OR SMARTEST BE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS PERSON EVER? DINNER MENU?

You are most similar to Ebenezer Scrooge from the novella and film, “A Christmas Carol.”

Scrooge lives in London and is tired of everyone’s Christmas cheer. To Scrooge, Christmas is nothing other than a “humbug.”

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“Polar Express:” 16% of voters voted for “Polar Express” as their favorite holiday movie. This is an animated film based on the children’s book of the same name. This movie follows a young boy who on Christmas eve sees a train bound for the North Pole stop outside his window. After being invited on by the conductor, the boy joins several other children on the train as they embark on a journey to visit Santa. They face many tough challenges on their way and encounter many strange situations.

This movie is full of adventure and definitely one everyone should watch at least once. You can watch the “Polar Express” on Vudu, HBO Max and Amazon prime video.

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“Elf:” Winning 24% of the votes, “Elf ” comes in second place. Buddy the elf was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a baby and raised to adulthood by Santa’s elves. Buddy notices that he does not fit in and decides to travel to New York in search of his actual father. After locating the man, he is told is his father, further DNA testing proves this as true. Buddy starts building a relationship with his new family and finds love along the way.

You can watch “Elf ” of HBO Max, Hulu and Sling.

You are most like Frosty from the film series and popular Christmas song, “Frosty the Snowman.” Frosty is a snowman who comes to life with the help of a magical hat, and is known to have a “holly jolly soul.”

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You are most likely to be Buddy from the popular Christmas movie, “Elf.” Buddy has a love for Christmas like none other and does his best to be friendly to everyone.

One of his biggest desires is cuddling up with his father, who he meets when he moves to New York City. While Buddy adjusts to life in New York, he makes some good decisions along the way, as well as some not so good decisions.

You are most similar to Kevin McCallister from the movie series, “Home Alone.” Kevin finds himself home alone during Christmas, but as soon as he is about to eat his mac and cheese dinner, he is interrupted by two robbers trying to break into his home. Nonetheless, he outsmarts the intruders by setting up traps and pranks all throughout his house. This may lead to him ending up on the naughty list, but he does what is necessary to protect his home.

You are most like Clark You are most likely to be Griswold from the Christmas Hero girl from the movie, classic, “National Lampoon’s “Polar Express.” Hero Christmas Vacation.” Griswold girl discovers her love for is a family man who wants Christmas when she takes a to give his kids a Christmas ride on the Polar Express, to remember by making the leading her to the North ultimate meal for his family’s Pole. While on the train, Christmas dinner, including a Hero girl receives a delicious turkey and some eggnog. While glass of hot chocolate and he does his best to be friendly has enough kindness in and welcoming to all of his her heart to bring a glass relatives, sometimes he makes a over to a boy sitting all by few choices that could lead him himself. to get on Santa’s naughty list. DECEMBER ISSUE 19

With the holiday season right around the corner, music is here to get you into that sublime spirit. 96.4% of LHS students believe that music is a large part of the holidays, so here are a few of the most popular Christmas songs amongst the student body this winter.

by Bergen Quello The fire is burning, your grandma just made some cookies and the family is sitting next to the Christmas tree while you sit eager to open gifts. Right when it becomes your turn, you rip open your gift to see the item you wanted most on your wishlist.

The joy consumes you and you cannot hold back an excited squeal. One way to celebrate this special holiday for LHS staff is remembering their childhood and the traditions they shared with their family.

In 1977 and days old, Anne Engelland shares a special moment with her brother and mom after she was just adopted into the family.

At the age of one, Heather Coombs’s first Christmas was spent with her grandparents as they gathered around the tree.

Jacob Noordermeer and his older sister sit in front of the Christmas tree with gifts in 2004 when he was seven years old.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You”

“Last Christmas”

by Wham!

by Mariah Carey

With his new red barn in 1990, Jared Jansen, his sister and his father he will eventually look identical to, enjoy a Christmas morning playing and relaxing together.

With a grin from ear to ear, Kyle Stegeman sits on his new rocking cow at two years old in 1998.

For their one and only professional Christmas card photo shoot in 1993, Regan Meyer at four years old smiles with her two brothers.

In 1974, young Scott Amundson celebrated Christmas in Lead, SD by playing with his brand new toys.

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With a full head of hair, Xavier Pastrano puts his hand to his chin for a Christmas photo at the age of seven in 1993.

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At the age of nine and six, Jennifer DuBois and her coworker also known as her sister Rebecca Mehrens-Peters celebrate Christmas with their family in 1985.

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“Drummer Boy”

“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”

by Justin Bieber

(all variations) Sitting in his “An American Tail” beanbag chair, five year old Shawn Bogart holds onto his Fievel stuffed animal in 1986.

In 1993, Zak Fogle peaked his head out a chimney with his Santa hat on to get into the holiday spirit.

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Just after receiving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures in 1990, Mitch Lynch celebrates Christmas with both sides of his extended family, his older sister and her amazing glasses.

Cheesing for the camera with her missing teeth, Heidi Dykstra matched with her younger sister for a holiday in 1990, days after her brother was born.

Two years old in 1996, Kali Sloup helped decorate her Christmas tree with her family.

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“Carol of the Bells” (all variations) artwork by Josie Tollinger design by Kadence Dean

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ELANA BISHOP & VANESSA TIMAT Tom Brady retirement February 1

Super Bowl Champions LA Rams

February 13 “I was happy because I like the Rams, and Jalen Ramsey is my favorite player. We still have people who owe me money. ISAAC CARAZO. Pay up.” Mose Mahammad (12)

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Russia invades Ukraine

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March 27 “Honestly, if I was Chris Rock, something would have happened after all that got done. He took it like a man. But me, I would have just beat him up right on stage.” Reuben Diehyee (10)

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MARCH Start of the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard case

Inflation Hit an all time high

April 19 “I don’t like it. It really hasn’t affected me yet.

I hope it doesn’t affect me in the future.” Jeff Halseth As the holiday season approaches, it becomes more and more apparent of the food insecurity that is present not only in South Dakota, but in the nation as a whole.

According to Feeding South Dakota, one out of every nine people struggle with food scarcity in their daily lives, and one in six children are at risk of going hungry.

These nationwide statistics prove themselves to be even more staggering with over 34 million people, including nine million children being food insecure according to Feeding America. Feeding South Dakota has had partnership with the Sioux Falls School District for many years and has come up with various programs throughout the years to help school-age children and their families with food access. Some of these include filling backpacks with non-perishable food and canned food drives.

However, at LHS, a new system was created for the school year. This revamped system at LHS offers a small food pantry located in the ROTC room in the E Wing. This cabinet offers a relatively private system for any student to grab what they need for that specific day from the cabinet.

LHS counselor Sylvester, the main coordinator for the food pantry for the school year, was contacted by Feeding South Dakota at the beginning of the school year to come up with a revamped system to support a gateway to easy access food for high school students and their families.

Since high schoolers already carry backpacks that are very full and heavy, the previous system of supplying bags of groceries in elementary and middle school is not as realistic for high school students both for privacy and simplicity purposes.

“It’s difficult for a high school student with a very full backpack to then also carry a very heavy bag of groceries,” said Sylvester. “It’s not very confidential or discreet.”

The average flow of food coming in is around four totes a week with the current demand, each with a different category of food product such as grain, canned foods, protein and others. Students who utilize the cabinet are essentially allowed unlimited access, as long as an adult from the building comes with them.

“Students do need a teacher to go with them, but it can be any teacher or faculty member,” said Sylvester. “They are allowed to go as many times in the week as they need, however much they need to access it.”

Despite this new way of distributing food, there has been great success thus far with three shipments of food coming in. Being one of the first high schools in the district to incorporate this new program, LHS serves as a pilot project to hopefully carry on into the rest of the Sioux Falls high schools and possibly into elementary and middle school classrooms in addition to the ‘fill a backpack’ program.

“We’ve had a lot of student support with regard to keeping the shelves stocked,” said Sylvester. “We are still trying to evaluate which products are most popular, and we will try to carry those and refrain from things that aren’t readily taken.”

Before picking up food from the pantry, students must sign out a form that asks for their school, date, initials and the total number of people that are in the household.

“This way Feeding South Dakota can verify how many individual people they are serving,” said Sylvester.

For access to the cabinet, contact Sylvester in the counseling office for the sign-up sheet, and find a staff member at LHS to go down with you to the little JROTC room in the lower level of the E wing.

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April 11

APRIL

Space X is launched

April 27

Kim Kardashian wore the Marilyn Monroe dress to MET Gala

May 2 “I thought the dress looked dumb when it ripped.” Leah Bosler (12)

MAY

Tom Brady Returns May 10

“Top Gun: Maverick” was released

May 27 “Honestly I thought it was a 10/10. It was not over-hyped.” Sam Stensland (10)

End of the Johnny Depp vs.

Amber Heard case

JUNE

June 1 “I felt bad for Johnny Depp because he’s a nice guy and she pooped on his bed.” Jessica Nelson (12)

Roe v. Wade overturned June 24

JULY

Simone Biles becomes the youngest person to receive the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom July 8

Queen Elizabeth’s death

September 8 “It was very tragic. But honestly I don’t care about British people.” Cole Weisz (9)

SEPTEMBER

Hurricane Ian ends

October 2 “I think that hurricane Ian sounded really scary, and I feel bad for all the people who went through it.” Camryn Reiter (10)

OCTOBER

Taylor Swift’s release of “Midnights” October 21

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he holiday season has just started and as lights, trees and decor come out of the deepest part of the storage closet, along with the annual tradition for most East River South Dakotans: Winter Wonderland at Falls Park.

Winter Wonderland offers walking trails and roads for many to experience the bright downtown falls. The idea sparked almost 20 years ago when the CEO of Experience Sioux Falls, Teri Schmidt proposed the idea one day to Dave Munson, Sioux Falls mayor at the time.

“I thought it would be a great draw for visitors and it could be great for the people of Sioux Falls,” said Schmidt.

When Winter Wonderland first started, the event had a Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, horse rides and other common Christmas traditions.

A few years after the event had been established as an annual Christmas celebration, the Parks department took over the lights and event planning.

“We no longer have cookies, Santa and hot chocolate there anymore, but thousands of people come from all around the region just to see those lights,” said Schmidt.

Although the glow of Sioux Falls’ main attraction does not offer the goods unlike the past, the lights still remain a popular attraction throughout the region and continue impressing viewers every year.

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Throughout Throughoutallallofofher heryears yearsofofbasketball, basketball,she shehas hasalways alwaysfound foundherself herself looking lookingforward forwardtotothe theconnections connectionsshe shemakes makesplaying playingthe thegame. game.Two Twoofof these theseconnections connectionsare arewith withlast lastyear’s year’sseniors, seniors,Ady AdySand Sandand andKaia KaiaJensen.

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“We “Welost losta lot a lotofofsolid solidleaders,” leaders,”said saidFawcett.

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Going Goinginto intothe the22-23 22-23season, season,the thegirls girlshave havea a State Statechampionship championshiptitle titleonontheir theirminds. minds.Just Justlike like the theboys, boys,allallother otherSioux SiouxFalls Fallsteams teamswill willnot not give giveupupananeasy easywin; win;however, however,there thereare are some somethat thatwill willbebeharder harderthan thanothers. others.

“I“Iknow knowthat thatallallSioux SiouxFalls Fallshigh high school schoolteams teamswon’t won’tmake makeit iteasy,” easy,” said saidFawcett.

Fawcett.“There “Thereare aretwo two teams teamsthat thatI know I knowwill willput put upupmore moreofofa fight a fightthan than the theothers, others,and andthat thatis is WHS WHSand andJHS. JHS.We We were wereunable unabletototake takea a win winagainst againstthem themininthe the 21-22 21-22season.” season.”

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potential potential forformaking making this thisyear yearfavorable. favorable.

“Obviously “Obviouslylosing losingthe theseniors seniorsononany anyteam teamisishard hardbecause because ofofthe theleadership leadershipand andbonds bondsthat thatcome comewith withthem; them;however, however, the theloss lossofof2022 2022seniors seniorsisisextra extradifficult,” difficult,”said saidLincoln.

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The Theobvious obviousgoal goalofofthe theyear yearisistotowin winthe theState State championship; championship;however, however,the thecoaches coachesand andplayers playersknow knowthat thata a State Statechampionship championshipwill willnot notcome comeeasy easywith withthe thecompetition competition and andskill skilllevel levelofofother otherhigh highschool schoolteams. teams.

“I“Iwould wouldsay sayour ourbiggest biggestcompetition competitionhas hasalways alwaysbeen been the theother otherSioux SiouxFalls Fallsteams, teams,and andI know I knowthey theywill willmost most definitely definitelyput putupupa agood goodfight fightthis thisyear,” year,”said saidLincoln.

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With the fall sports season coming to an end, it brings the question of what is next for the seniors completing their last game or meet.

Some will “retire” from the sport that has consumed their thoughts and time and some will continue to pursue their passion in college. Mali Van Meeteren has stuck with her passion since the beginning, with no intention of stopping anytime soon.

Students may relate to the narrative that parents put their children in a sport for enjoyment and exerting endless energy, but few can claim the title of sticking to that sport for their whole life.

“I have been playing soccer since I was four years old,” said Van Meeteren.

“When I first started my parents just put me in it for fun, but as I got older I started to get much more passionate about playing and training.

I realized I wanted to play for as long as I could.”

Participating in high school athletics is not always an easy load to carry while trying to balance school and other activities. A large amount of these athletes’ hard work goes unnoticed to the majority of people; however, it is the time put in outside of the games where the progress is made.

“On a normal week, I have practice four days a week for an hour and a half and then I have some extra speed and strength training four days a week for about an hour,” said Van Meeteren.

While college athletics will be a new experience for Van Meeteren, she has had some guidance along the way to help make the transition between high school athletics and college athletics more seamless.

“A couple of my past teammates have gone on to the collegiate level, so they have given me a few tips and tricks to help me out,” said Van Meeteren.

Van Meeteren emphasized finding a school with exceptional training in the desired field of study, but also a school that will continue challenging and pushing her limits to achieve the highest potential in her sport.

“My mom went to school at USD, so I have always been around the school and seen the community built around their athletics, so that definitely played a role in choosing USD,” said Van Meeteren. “I plan to major in nursing and then possibly become a PA. Because nursing is a major that requires a big time commitment, I plan to always be sure I communicate consistently between my coaches and professors to get the

most out of my experience.”

With a new chapter beginning to open, it is bittersweet having to leave behind high school athletics and the family that comes with it. However, there is a lot to be excited about for what lies ahead.

“I think the thing I’m most excited about is the new experience away from home and the high level of athletes I’ll get to play with,” said Van Meeteren.

Success in one’s passion not only lies in the hard work they put in on and off the field but also in the support all around them.

Success comes from the role models that have been there, cheering and supporting from day one, to the role models who have paved the way and created a great example for what is to come.

“My biggest role models would definitely be my parents, just because I see how hard they work at everything they do and they are always there to support me,” said Van Meeteren.

Success is not handed out, but something that is earned through hard work and dedication. However, it is in the enjoyment that comes with the hard work where stars shine.

“My biggest piece of advice would be to work hard and enjoy the moment,” said Van Meeteren.

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SANDVALL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF y at the same Chinese restaurant since I was two, and this year I have celebrated my December birthday at the same Chinese restaurant since I was two, and this year vorite people during my favorite time of year , what beat will be no different.

Gathering with could my favorite people during my favorite time of year, what could beat here the holiday spirit radiates, and I decorate cutout sugar that? I love this month, a joyous month where the holiday spirit radiates, and I decorate cutout sugar owing out my candles will just be another on my cookiescheckmark with my grandmother; however, blowing out my candles will just be another checkmark on my year. long list of compiled “lasts” of my senior year. g at home. As bittersweet as it is, there is This no change year isway my last holidayto season living at home. As bittersweet as it is, there is no way to change hristmas and birthday list have gone from Barbies and dresses the outcome of this holiday season.

My Christmas and birthday list have gone from Barbies and dresses . The feeling of vacancy under the tree after all the presents to mattress toppers and college spirit wear.

The feeling of vacancy under the tree after all the presents o the status of my childhood room. Although still so have been openedit will soon be comparedfeels to the status of my childhood room. Although it still feels so e packing up my whole life and moving 242 from the far away, itmiles dawns on me that soon I will be packing up my whole life and moving 242 miles from the ole life. place I have called home for almost my whole life.

I have held close to my heart. Ever since I was little, has The holiday season has always been one Iit have held close to my heart. Ever since I was little, it has the tree and drape the lights so that my mother and could been a tradition for my father to constructI the tree and drape the lights so that my mother and I could ugh, the tree was never quite done until the cherry on the top of hang the plethora of ornaments up. Although, tree was never quite done until the cherry on top of line that shot through my body is quite literally that will the cake, the gold star. Theone rush of adrenaline that shot through my body is quite literally one that will forever be unmatched. t has been, the evolution of how the star Having was placed this process be as traditional as ithas has been, the evolution of how the star was placed has would get picked up by my father and put changed on his shoulders throughout the years.

Initially, I would get picked upand by my father and put on his shoulders and . But, at 18, a kitchen chair becomes a ladder this situation. even that wouldin barely reach me to the top.

But, at 18, a kitchen chair becomes a ladder in this situation. as with my family. I reflect back on the This year, as I cap off my 17th Christmas with my family. I reflect back on the th during the holiday season and not. changes that have been made to my life both during the holiday season and not. only child and only have two My family has always been small. I’m an only child and only have two ost impossible to see them for every cousins who live in Florida, making it almost impossible to see them for every wester n family but I will forever be holiday. It is not the typical size of a Midwestern family but I will forever be Not only does this give me more thankful for the tight-knit bonds I possess. Not only does this give me more to be thankful for the individual room to be spoiled, it gives me more time to be thankful for the individual each of my family members. time I have spent throughout my life with each of my family members. y move-in day for college, the idea Although I still have 10 months until my move-in day for college, the idea me seems to be the end to an behind my last holiday season living at home seems to be the end to an ng presents with my dad era that I didn’t even know existed. Opening presents with my dad ous fruit salad are only two one last time and making my mom’s infamous fruit salad are only two However, I know my of the traditions that may fade with time. However, I know my rick house in central heart will always come back to my small brick house in central gold star may close one Sioux Falls during the holidays. This last gold star may close one ar from the end. chapter of my life but I know that this is far from the end.

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If If someone someone werewere to come to come intointo our our home, home, theythey could could figure figure out out mostmost of our of our life story life story just just by by looking looking at our at our tree.tree.

I love I love the feeling the feeling of waking of waking up and up and going going downstairs downstairs to see to our see our home home full full of greenery of greenery and and lights, lights, or the or the comfort comfort when when watching watching a movie a movie withwith my my family family nextnext to the to the fireplace. fireplace.

To me To our me our Christmas Christmas treetree means means family, family, memories, memories, tradition tradition and and simply simply the the bestbest timetime of of the year. the year.

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With the holiday season upon us and the spirit of gift giving in full spring, we are reminded of the all-too familiar expression, “tis better to give than receive.”

The holiday season has become increasingly focused on gifts, whether you are buying presents for parents, aunts, uncles, cousins or grandparents, data shows that Americans spend hundreds of dollars on holiday gifts each year. Many plan Christmas lists, take trips to the store and look online for the best deals throughout the months of November and December. During the holidays, the thrill of receiving gifts is undeniable, yet the act of giving has benefits of its own.

Whether it is buying a gift for someone, volunteering time or donating to a charitable organization, acts of generosity give us a boost of self-esteem and make us feel better about ourselves. The physiological results of giving are evident and immediate; giving someone a gift they enjoy or helping someone in need often brings happiness not only to the person receiving but also to the person doing the giving.

A study published in Nature Communications found that there is in fact a physiological link between generous behavior and happiness. Subjects in the study reported a greater increase in happiness when they spent money on others than when they spent money on themselves. The study also found that when subjects spent money on others, brain activity increased in areas of the brain associated with empathy.

According to ClevelandClinic. org, there are various health benefits to the act of giving such as lower levels of stress and depression as well as increased happiness.

Giving activates regions in the brain related to pleasure, social connection and trust. We also produce chemicals like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin during these behaviors, all

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of which have a positive impact on mood. This is why the act of giving a gift to someone triggers feelings of compassion, empathy and happiness. Endorphins released during generous activity can also create an addictive “high.” According to The University of Notre Dame, Dr. Harbaugh, an economist at The University of Oregon, concluded in a study that “Giving surprisingly, is neurologically similar to ingesting an addictive drug or learning you’ve received a winning lottery ticket.”

The impacts of generous behavior aren’t just physiological, they are also physical. Acts of giving can lower blood pressure, make you feel more fulfilled with higher self-esteem and quality of life and even help you to live longer.

Humans aren’t the only species that exhibit generosity, animals such as monkeys, bees, rats and birds also show these behaviors. Elephants display empathetic behaviors towards each other using their trunks to physically comfort their young and those in distress. Research has also shown that rats share the distress of other rats and that empathy can even drive them to help each other. Furthermore, those with cats or dogs as pets will likely attest to the fact that our feline and canine friends experience emotions such as sadness and excitement and even seem to empathize with humans at times. From an evolutionary standpoint these characteristics may have emerged as an adaptation to help species survive by collaborating with each other.

Human generosity is a result of a combination of things including evolution, biology and psychology.

The act of giving is an important part of who we are and can help us to improve our self-esteem and even physical health. The gifts we receive on Christmas will give us joy, but an even better gift is the act of generosity towards others. Science has proven that it truly is better to give than receive, an important lesson to

With shorter days, less sunshine and busy days full of work and school, it is no wonder why the winter can bring out some not-so-fabulous feelings. Forget the holly-jolly and jingle bell rock, even with the holidays, winter is not always a fantastic time for everyone.

There is in fact a reason behind these feelings of depression, and it is called seasonal affective disorder also known as SAD. “Seasonal Affective Disorder affects your daily life, including how you feel and think,” said the Cleveland Clinic.

This disorder goes beyond general feelings of sadness during the wintertime.

“SAD is a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons,” said Mayo Clinic. Typically, effects from SAD begin to kick in early fall and continue into the winter months. Symptoms will then most likely last until the spring or even summertime. SAD can affect each individual differently, but there are various symptoms that are most common, include erratic sleep habits, loss of appetite, increased appetite, fatigue, muscle aches, backaches, headaches, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopeless, worthless or guilt and even having thoughts of not wanting to live.

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So, who really struggles with this disorder? “About 5% of adults in the United States experience SAD. It tends to start in young adulthood (usually between the ages of 18 and 30). About 10-20% of people in America may get a milder form of the winter blues,” said Cleveland Clinic. Researchers have discovered that SAD more commonly affects women rather than men. There are also many younger people being affected by SAD, and that includes individuals at LHS. In fact, more students here say they experience the effects of SAD rather than not. 67.5% say they experience feelings of winter depression, 12.5% say they do not experience it at all and 20% say they experience it in a mild form, according to a google form sent to the student body and taken by 40 students.

For those who do not struggle with this disorder, it may be difficult to grasp how it truly affects those around us. For a better understanding, here is some more feedback from fellow LHS students. 66.7% say they experience erratic sleep habits, 61.1% a loss of appetite, 27.8% an increased appetite, 72.2% fatigue, 11.1% muscle aches, 30.6% back pains and 77.8% experience headaches. When asked how long their symptoms usually last, answers varied. “Year-round,” “end of fall to winter,” “until March hits” and “leaves start growing on trees,” “October through January or February.” Seasonal depression can be a tough battle to fight, but there are ways to combat these feelings. Some people are able to help themselves by developing a regular sleep schedule and having daily routines. Finding ways to be more fit and including moments of meditation, can also be greatly beneficial, these are solutions recommended by many therapists. If feelings continue to be apparent, some individuals may need to seek out talk therapy. For those with limited resources, school counselors and teachers are always available.

Winter is inevitable when living in a place such as South Dakota, it is important to remember that it is only temporary and will pass.

Finding little pieces of joy throughout the months, weeks and days can make it all the more bearable.

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DANIEL VALENTINE While the school district does offer a plethora of unique classes, there are some areas which are lacking. Areas such as health, languages, and fiscal comprehension are things students could use a hand in.

LHS is a renowned school with plenty of fabulous classes, however, there are some additional classes that would benefit the school.

There is no doubt that LHS stinks, however, this does not refer to its outstanding academic record and championships in athletics and fine art, but rather refers to the students who walk the halls of LHS. Therefore, the school would greatly benefit from a class where students learn all things hygiene.

The class would teach proper ways to stay clean and what students can use to stay smelling fresh. For example, the proper places to put on deodorant and when it should be applied. It takes more than one person to get the school smelling the way we all wish it would.

Together, LHS will be the cleanest and best smelling school out there.

Secondly, the hallway and parking lot etiquette at LHS is simply horrendous. Students simply find it okay to stop in the middle of the hall

to talk to their friends. They also cut in front of each other in the parking lot just to get out of the school as fast as humanly possible. LHS would improve from a class where students learn proper etiquette in the halls and the parking lot. An average class would have a group of kids speed walking the halls, so they know the appropriate pace to walk and the proper place to talk to their friends. In the parking lots, cars would practice pulling out of their parking spot and exiting at an appropriate speed so they are not at risk of hitting anyone. Students should also keep in mind that walking out in front of cars trying to exit the school is not the most effective way to get around, instead watching for cars to minimize the risk of getting hit by all the kids who decide to “Tokyo Drift” out of the parking lot.

Finally the amount of PDA in this school is bound to make any student uncomfortable, making the phrase “PDA is not the Lincoln way,” a saying that most students are familiar with.

These cringe-worthy acts leave kids looking around to avoid laying their eyes on the grossest thing that lie in the walls of LHS. No matter how many people dislike the idea of public displays of affection, no one says anything about it, even if they want to. A class where kids learn when and where it is and is not appropriate to display PDA would minimize the amount of physical contact in the LHS hallways. An ideal class would consist of students getting assigned random scenarios and deciding what would be most appropriate in front of other LHS students. It is a problem that has existed in these halls for as long as anyone can remember, and it needs to be stopped.

These classes will help improve LHS to be the school we all want it to be. LHS is home to the Patriots, not the sweaty smelly, slow walking and immense PDA in the halls, with some work this school will be better than ever!

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Many students are employed and have to worry about those dreaded forms come tax season. While personal finance does do a lot for preparing a student for the real world, having a focused taxes class would benefit all students currently employed or not.

Many students stress about taxes.

44% reported that students are so concerned about taxes and money at home that it is affecting their school work, according to a study done by EverFi Inc. Having a class to clear up confusion and relieve this stress would definitely be beneficial. This class would include an extensive guide for different tax forms, any exemptions students might need to know about, and what it means to be claimed as a dependent on your parents’ tax forms or what it means to file independently from your parents. Filing for taxes is a daunting task, and irresponsible filing could put a person in prison. A subject this hefty should be handled carefully.

Another language class would definitely be a solid addition at LHS.

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American Sign Language (ASL) could be an interesting skill to note on a job resume, especially as a high school student. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 3.5% of Americans have some kind of hearing impairment.

Being able to accommodate them would be immensely beneficial for every party involved. While I personally took two years of Spanish, ASL absolutely would have intrigued me more. I regularly come across people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and feel as though I would be able to handle situations smoother if I were able to better communicate with them, aside from written notes. I am considering enrolling in a class to learn sign language, but having access to it at a high school level would be a huge step up for inclusion and accessibility for those who are hard of hearing.

While health class is a requirement to graduate, most students take it in middle school and do not concern themselves with the credit. Having an extensive health course would

not only refresh our minds, but could help us expand on comprehensive sexual education, past being told to abstain. Middle schoolers are not exactly trusted with such a heavy and sensitive topic, but high schoolers would be able to handle the subject with more grace, even if it is just by a little more. Teen pregnancy is a huge concern among both genders - about 55% of all teens have had sex before age 18, according to a study done by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Only 80% used protection, which is still dangerously low. If we had a class to help elaborate on why teenage pregnancy is so terrifying (and expensive), perhaps these statistics could change for the better.

Overall, our curriculum could improve by including tax education, ASL and extensive health into the roster. These overlooked courses would be good to have, and are important life skills that could benefit students.

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LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

Statesman ISSUE NO. 3

DECEMBER 2022