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Walk/run to be held benefiting local teacher Flaming Sarah Bartel reporter Cancer. A single word that packs a punch that can completely change a person’s life. Almost everyone knows someone who has or had cancer. For the communities of Newton, Gossel, and Hesston, this person is South Breeze first grade teacher Danielle Flaming. On March 4, Flaming was diagnosed with stage two, type three breast cancer. According to nationalbreastcancer.org, the diagnosis means her type of cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes and is a more aggressive form of breast cancer. After receiving the diagnosis, doctors put together a treatment plan that consisted of three phases of chemotherapy, radiation and a double mastectomy. “I underwent a double mastectomy on April 1st, 2014, and I began chemotherapy at the beginning of May,” Flaming said. “I am currently half-way through phase two of chemo. Once phase two is over, I will begin radiation and phase three of chemo.” The cost of any type of cancer treatment is high. Last year, the average cost for breast cancer patients under the age of 65 was around $128,556 according to biomedcentral.com. To alleviate the costs, local daycare provider Leisa Martens and other families stepped in to help. “When I found out I was shocked
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and devastated for her. It broke my heart,” Martens said. “We put together this fundraiser to help out with medical expenses and treatments because even with insurance, the cost is out of this world.” The fundraiser is a walk/run called Pink the Pace that will take place in Athletic Park tomorrow morning starting at 9 a.m. Sign-up closed on Aug. 8 but anyone who shows up in the morning will be welcomed to participate. Already, the amount of people signed up is greater than what was expected. “So far close to 300 people have signed up to participate,” Martens said. “At the start I was going to be happy if 50 people signed up. Each day I seem to get one more call. Seeing this many people signed up makes me so happy and it amazes me. It’s fun to see the amount of people that love them.” The family will receive all proceeds from the event including the registration fees, pledges, money from the balloons purchased for the balloon release and the bake sale that will take place the day of the event at the park shelter by Fifth Street. “We set a financial goal for the event and we’ve already met it and we’re still a week out.” Martens said. “It’s great to see how the community has stepped up and is taking care of the family.”
It is estimated that in 2014, over
“I do not feel like you can go through something like this without some sort of support system. I have and continue to draw my strength through my faith, family, and friends.”
235,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some point during their life.
Danielle Flaming, teacher English teacher Robin Montano, librarian Traci Henning, engineering and math teachers Brian and Erica Rickard and vice principal Lisa Moore will all be taking part in the walk/run. “It’s a good thing for the community and the family,” Moore said. “I’m participating because I know Danielle and Leisa personally and it’s a good activity for our building and an opportunity for our staff.” Many have rallied behind Flaming and her family and she has “felt so loved” through it all. To her, this support “means everything”. “I do not feel like you can go through something like this without some sort of support system, and my support system is like no other,” Flaming said. “I have and continue to draw my strength through my faith, family, and friends.”
Less than 1% of men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. The Pink the Pace race is being held Aug. 16 at 9 o’clock in the morning. Close to 300 are signed up to particpate on the 2 mile walk/run. Newton High School has 5 teachers participating. information courtesy of ww5.komen.org
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Upcoming Events Aug. 15- Back to school dance 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Football field, basketball court receive summer upgrades Katherine Lindgren Reporter This year, new turf at Fischer Field, a “People couldn’t understand what was Bill Lienhard Court, honoring one of Newnew sound system in ton’s most successful Ravenscroft Gym and athletes. Lienhard was a name on a basketa basketball player ball court have been and a member of the added to Newton 1948 graduating class. High School’s athletic He then played for the facilities. All of these University of Kansas upgrades will be used and won a National during the upcoming Championship under school year for sportPhog Allen. He was a ing events and school member of the 1952 activities. US National basketball New turf is being team and won gold in put in Fischer Field the Helsinki Olympics. Stadium after 10 “How many high years. schools have an Olym“It’s a normal life pian?” Erickson said. expectancy for turf, Lienhard’s name is on but so many sports the side of the court, are played there, it as well as in the Athwas getting worn letic Hall of Fame. out,” athletic director With these upThe basketball court in Ravenscroft Gym (above) was recently renamed for Newton grades, the school Brian Engelken said. High School alum and Olympian Bill Lienhard. The other athletic upgrade that took aims to add to the The new turf will place over the summer was replacing the turf at Fischer Field (below). absorb more impact safety and enjoyfrom big hits, so the ment of Railer athrisk of head injuries to athletes will be being said on the old system, and now letic and scholastic events. reduced. it will be so much easier to hear at bas“You always want the best equipment The sound system was finished on May ketball games, wrestling meets, and pep and best facilities for your athletes,” En1 of this year and will be used at events rallies,” principal Roger Erickson said. gelken said. held in Ravenscroft gym. The basketball court has been named as
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Teachers pilot Chromebooks for 1:1 technology initiative Rotation throughout departments aimed toward reaching more students Katherine Lindgren Reporter Chromebook laptops for student use will be introduced to classrooms this fall. They will be used to test as a potential school wide 1:1 device, meaning that each student has their own technological device. “The school decided to use them to collect data on the viability of using them as a 1:1 device, and to allow teachers to begin thinking about how they might incorporate any 1:1 device into their classroom to strengthen their curriculum,” English teacher Brian Skinner said. As the name implies, these laptops will come with Google Chrome and other Google apps, such as G-Mail and drive built in. They also feature a light weight and quick startup time. The
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school can also use the web based management program to control users, install or block apps and track usage on all Chromebooks. Technology has become a more prominent part of learning in recent years, and Chromebooks can give students a wider range of learning opportunities and more up to date information. “Technology inventions have provided tools that can be used for instant access to current information unlike books that are often out-of-date when they are delivered to schools. In addition to access to current information, students and teachers will have the opportunity to expand learning beyond Newton High School,
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beyond the city, state and nation,” superintendent Deborah Hamm said. “It is hoped that the tools will be used to make global connections and personalize educational experiences for students.” Chromebooks also extend learning to outside of school. Students will be able to research online and use interactive applications to further aide learning. “I believe that mobile devices will provide opportunities for students to learn anytime, anywhere. The learning no longer has to be confined to the classroom between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. Students will be able to demonstrate their learning through blogging, video, music, and virtually any form that is currently possible,” Hamm
said. The test program will run through both semesters and the data collected will give administrators insight on the final 1:1 device. The Chromebooks will be rotated around to different teachers and departments so more students will have a chance to utilize them. “As the district, and NHS specifically, moves towards providing each student with their own device (i.e. laptops, Chromebooks, iPads...) for the classroom, pilot programs allow administration to collect strong data that will help our school make a good decision about which device is chosen,” Skinner said.
“[The math department] is not piloting them until October. But we’re doing this to see if our math programs will function appropriately. Our biggest concern is that our PC programs may or may not work on Chromebooks.” John Hoffman, math teacher
“We are going to use [the Chromebooks] instead of laptops this year. We hope that by getting our hands on them, we will know more about them. We just need to see if these fit our needs at Newton.” Cathlina Bergman, english teacher
“[The hitsory department] would be using the Chromebooks for things such as Google Docs, Quizlet and Prezi. I hope that by having more access to computers in a class set, we can see the full capability of the Chromebooks.” Brian Kennell, history teacher
“I imagine we would be using the Chromebooks for writing, research and data collection. I hope to see how useful they will be in the science classes and see if they are a suitable technology that will install the programs that we need.” Jerry Epp, science teacher
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News Editor
Jace Schmidt
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1. Upperclassmen complain about walking through the correct door, but in all reality just find an opening or go with the flow. 2. Whatever you do, no matter what, do NOT drop your cup at lunch. 3. Don’t worry about getting shoved in a locker. That’s not a thing.
4. Contrary to popular belief, P.E. is NOT the Olympics. Chill out. 5. You don’t have to dress like you’re going to the Grammys every single day. Who has that type of energy? 6. Don’t start Twitter fights that make the entire school mad at you. 7. During passing period, don’t randomly stop in the hallway. That’s the easiest way to get someone mad at you. 8. Make friends with an upperclassmen so they can tell you how to act around certain teachers, how to ace a certain class, and which people to avoid. 9. Try to be involved with different social groups so you can find the one that really fits for you. 10. Don’t be too cool to be smart. If you think that people will like you more if you act dumb, that is just not true.
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Stop trolling social media, improve it instead Jace Schmidt News Editor Social media. The devil’s advocate. The catalyst that brings out everyone’s “dark passenger”. The idea of social media was created to get people to connect with peers. However, it has quickly become a wall to hide behind as you tear someone down. I believe that the vast majority of students have sent out a hurtful status, tweet or post at some point. I admit to relieving stress this way, but not to the degree that I’ve seen from my other classmates. There are three types of those people on social media: the “It was just a joke” guy, the “scrolls through social media looking for trouble” guy and those who just post for the sole purpose of wanting to get a reaction. The first kind of those people are the real
cowards. They either post something rude or reply with something mean, then tries covering their tail by saying it was a “joke”. This shows someone who has the nerve to say something hurtful, but doesn’t have the cojones to take responsibility for it. The second type of person tends to be someone who is bored or upset about something not social media-related. This person is one that you’ve probably seen before, who will act offended, start an argument, or someone that just “sub-tweets”. The final kind of people are the worst combination. They seek out controversy just to ruffle some feathers, but have no intention to make a point. We need to better social media. No one likes “that guy” (or girl, in many cases), so for our sake please think before you post.
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Do the right thing, not the white thing Michaela Regier Reporter It is almost guaranteed that every time you browse your snapchat stories, someone will be holding a Starbucks cup with the caption “Love me some Starbs #whitegirl”. With a click to Twitter you will see at least five different “Typical white girl” or “Typical Black Girl” accounts in a first glance. These stereotypes started off as all fun and games, but have been taken way too far in the summer of #2k14. Wearing leggings, Uggs, Sperry’s, Raybans, crop tops and flower headbands aren’t something only caucasian females wear. It just so happens that this is the fashion today. The same thing goes for #SelfieSunday #StayFierce, Tumblr, messy buns, peace signs, or like totes not being able to even right now. Also, just because you are an African American, doesn’t mean you have to be a
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sassier version of Beyonce, from the Ghetto, have a great weave or be an all star athlete. Granted, you may think racism is not near as common and predominant today as it was in 1960, but it is still there. These common stereotypes are just another slight form of racism and yes, it is possible to be racist to your own race. Now, I am not saying you can’t dress a certain way, have a sassy attitude or be a smart Asian. I am just stating that you should be able to speak in texting lingo, be nice or mean, smart or academi-
cally challenged, athletic or clumsy and wear whatever you want to without being categorized. Wear those amer-
ican flag shorts and cow girl boots with pride. Get the white chocolate mocha with a double pump of raspberry and extra whip cream at the
Starbucks. Tan with your BFF in your chevron bandeau top and a smoothie. Have a tribal print case for your iPhone 5s and play the “Kim K” game on it. Throw up a piece sign in your next #SelfieSunday or #TransformationTuesday (Just please for the sake of everyone don’t feel the need to post a selfie every Sunday or a #WomenCrushWensday every Wednesday, etc.) So respect yourselves and others. Even though you might just be joking, others might take offense when you list them in with everyone in a single denomination. Wear what you want, do what you want and be who you want. Be your own person and let the hashtags be cast into oblivion only to be brought back up by your kids when they need to laugh at your teenage years.
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Senior pictures: Do’s and please Don’ts Lauren Beebe Opinion Editor
It’s a senior girls two hours of fame and the biggest pain in a boy’s butt. Summer is ending and we all know what that means, here comes hours of stalking seniors on social media and critiquing every inch of their body. I know everyone’s wondering, who are you, Lauren, to be scrutinizing my pictures? Well call me Coco Channel because I’m here to save your grandparents from stroking out at the sight of your revealing pictures. (If you’ve already taken them, let’s just hope you fit my criteria.) The first thing you have to decide is by far the most important, what outfit are you going to wear that just screams, THIS IS ME. Let me stop you right there. “This is me” does not mean, this is my stomach and these are my buttcheeks, here everyone have a good look. By that I mean wear something that makes you look mature, but classy enough that I don’t have to shield a young boy’s eyes. For my boys if you’re still hanging in there through all that girl talk, there are less things I, Coco, have to tell you. KEEP THOSE SHIRTS ON. Sure, senior picture photographers can do a fantastic job of airbrushing those nonexistent abs on, but let’s just save them some time and all not. If you decide to switch it up and wear multiple outfits, make sure you’re original enough to come up with a different pose for each one. Squatting down, with your elbows on your thighs and a serious face can only be used ONCE. Finally, try your hardest (it’s tough I know) to showcase yourself more than your beautiful automobile. Be free to take as many cliche pictures as you please, but remember, less(skin) is more for both boys and girls.
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90’s FASHION COMEBACK Similarit ies and differences betw een to day’s clot hing and t he sty les of t he 90’s t hen
I wouldn’t say that overalls are really “in” for boys today as much as they for girls. But I guess if One Directioner, Niall Horan can wear overalls then you can too, boys.
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Some of you may of may not know that Selena is the one who made bustiers and bralettes a popular thing in the 90’s. Skater skirts were also in stlye back in the day.
Tupac in overalls, who would have seen that coming? I know when you guys were little you wore overalls too. But no shame, if Tupac did it then it’s acceptable.
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If you’re laughing at this shame on you. I know Mariah Carey isn’t the only one who used to tie a sweater around their waist. And the birkenstock sandals are making their way back, too.
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Nothing really has changed about this particular outfit except the print. Though today we see a lot more of the floral, chevron and tribal prints. As for the shoes, just throw on some Vans and you’re good.
Often times we see people with the plaid shirt tied around their waist. Accompanied with the ever so stylish combat boots, super high-waisted shorts, and the white crop top.
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8 Overplayed songs #summer2k14 Rude by Magic!
Problem by Ariana Grande
“I don’t like it because there’s an awful storyline in the song.” Kaylee Anderson, freshman
“They just ripped off Jay-Z and were so unoriginal.” Lynden Voth, senior
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“I would build a small cabin out in the middle of a field in western Kansas, barricade it and camp out with friends all armed with rifles. If anyone steps foot anywhere within 100 yards, we shoot. I would also have land mines because they are neat.” Carson Whittman, sophomore “I would go stock up on all kinds of food and clothes and other wants and necessities that I don’t necessarily have the money for.” Michaela Robbins, senior
Fancy by Iggy Azalea
All of Me by John Legend
“I don’t like it because it’s stupid.” Hailey Valdez, junior
“I don’t like the song All of Me because it sounds kind of desperate and it only plays when I’m in the car with my dad.” Elsie Deckert, senior
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Previously substituted at Hays High School “I’m very excited and ready to meet the students of Newton High.”
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“I’m glad to be a part of a school with so much success.” Steve Fink
Jessica Dhority 1 year of experience
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“I went to high school in Andale and wanted to get closer to my family.”
“I was attracted to Newton because of the reputation the business department had.”
Melinda Rangel
Previously taught in Wichita, Iowa and St. Louis “I’m really looking forward to the new year. I’m very optimistic.”
“This is a big change for me this year. It’s new, different and exciting.”
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New faces: 17 teachers join staff for upcoming year
Eric Regier Graduated from Bethel
“I’m excited to be here at Newton. I’ve met a lot of good teachers and I’m excited to help students learn.”
Tyler Schroeder 4 years of experience
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Sailors returns from Australia, shares experiences from overseas Elyse Cash Reporter
Savannah Sailors In Australia, what... was your favorite food? Meat pie and pavlova [meringue-based dessert] was your favorite place you visited? Sydney, where I climed Sydney Harbour Bridge and saw the famous Opera House was your favorite memory? Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and living on a tropical island for three months was the weirdest thing you ate? Vegemiteblack paste that you spread on toast were some activities that you did? Tennis, theatre, sailing, choir, orchestra, attended rotary meetings, snorkelling, fed wallabies, and went to the beach Mark Boston Mark Boston Insurance Agency
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After being in Australia for a year on a student exchange, senior Savannah Sailors has finally returned home. “It’s really good being back, seeing everyone again, and getting back to ‘normal’ life,” Sailors said. Although Sailors feels good about being back home, leaving Australia was a very difficult thing for her to do. “Leaving Australia was one of the hardest things I have had to do. It was such an emotional week for me.” Sailors said. “I had mixed feelings about coming back, but by the end of my stay I was excited to see everyone again.” Although returning home has been great for Sailors, her time in Australia proved to be an amazing adventure for her. “I met so many amaz-
ing people and did so many amazing things. I had four host families, lived in Townsville, Queensland for most of my stay, and for three months I lived on a tropical island called Maggie. I also got to travel to both Sydney and Melbourne, [which were] both very pretty cities. Sydney was my favorite.” Sailors said. “I [also] went to a very strict and prestigious private school where we had to wear uniforms, including sun hats.” Sailors had the opportunity to spend a year in Australia due to her involvement with the Rotary Club program in Newton, which she continued to be a part of once she arrived in Australia. “I got very involved with my rotary club, which involved a lot of community service,” Sailors said. “The rotarians also took me out all the time for sailing, tennis,
barbecues, and much more.” Sailors enjoyed her stay in Australia so much, she is already planning a return trip in a few years to reconnect with the people she met during her travels. “My favorite part was meeting so many new people that I hope to stay in contact with for years to come. I have already Skyped several of my friends,” Sailors said. “I have started a savings account to raise money to go back in a couple years.” Although Sailors is thinking about another visit, she is happy to be back home and back in Newton, while still having her Australian adventure in the back of her mind. “I still constantly think about Australia and I am missing it like crazy,” Sailors said. “But I am also looking forward to a great senior year.”
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Coaches, athletes give tips on handling two-a-days Volleyball
Training
Jessica Motes, senior
Jana Boston, junior
Lisa George, assistant coach
Randy Tolle, athletic trainer
What advice would you give freshmen to help them get through two-a-days?
What is the hardest part of two-a-days?
How can volleyball girls to prepare for two-adays?
What are some ways athletes can prevent injuries during two-a-days?
“I think getting up early is the hardest part. I’m definitely not a morning person!”
“In terms of two-a-days, I would say that if you haven’t been preparing all summer then you better start something. If you have been preparing during the summer through weights and summer practices continue that work so that practices are not a shock to the system.”
“The best way to prevent injuries is to be in good shape when the season begins. With the availability of summer conditioning this isn’t as big a problem any more. The other thing to remember is to allow for an adequate warm up and cool down. This is especially true between practices.”
“Just tough it out because they only last a few days.” What would you say is the hardest two-a-day you can remember? “Freshman year was the hardest, but I think it was really because it was really new and high school was a lot to take in at first. Now it isn’t that bad.”
What helps you get through them? “Just knowing that it’s making us better, stronger and tougher than the other teams and getting us ready for the season.”
What should volleyball girls expect during the first week of practice? “Technical drills as well as team play. Coaches will be evaluating players to determine positions. Evaluations include not just athletic ability, but also strong work ethic, coachability, a positive attitude and team camaraderie.”
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What do you recommend for prep and recovering for two-a-days? “An appropriate recovery allows for rest and nutrition. Eating a snack that includes both some carbs and protein within 30 minutes after a workout is the best time. Also, try to keep hydrated throughout the day.”
Football Josh Fulmer, junior
Brendan Downey, senior
What is the hardest part of the extra football evening workouts?
What is the hardest part of the first week of football and why?
“The hardest part is all the running.”
“I would say the hardest part of the week this year will be the two-a-days during school because we don’t usually have to deal with it until week two.”
How did you recover from the workouts? “You just recover by drinking a lot and getting good sleep.” Tad Remsberg, assistant coach What do you think is the most important thing for an athlete to do when they’re participating in two-a-days? “Eating right and getting enough sleep is critical. Most high school athletes don’t handle this very well.”
What advice would you give to incoming freshman to help them through the first week? “For the freshmen I would tell them to have fun and not be intimidated by the upperclassmen or just the idea of practice in high school.”
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Four year returning seniors give advice to freshmen
Sports Winter completes her first half marathon Taylor Stahly Co-Editor-in-Chief
GIRLS GOLF “Come out and have fun. It seems hard at first but if you keep practicing it will get better. You will definitely see a difference between your freshman and senior year.” Alyssa Saenz, senior FOOTBALL “I’d have to say stay in the weight room and don’t take the time you have for granted because it goes by fast!” Jack Kingsley, senior BOYS SOCCER “It’s your first year of high school soccer so just go out there and play your best. The most important thing is to have fun.” Olvin Romero, senior GIRLS TENNIS “Get out play during the summer so you’re prepared for the season. Don’t be stupid and respect the coaches. But most of all, just have fun.” Lara Scott, senior
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Junior Sadie Winter crosses the finish line of her first half marathon June 7 in El Dorado. Because it stormed before the trail run, some of the areas Winter had to run through had water that were higher than usual. “It stormed the night before and they had to re-route one part because there was a bridge washed out,” Winter said.
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Muddy and accomplished. For junior Sadie Winter, these two words described her feelings after finishing her first ever half marathon this summer. “It has been a personal goal [of mine] to [run a half marathon],” Winter said. “It was cool just to finish the race.” After completing the race in El Dorado on June 7, Winter was soon able to turn her attention to her upcoming cross country season and believes that the half marathon was a good way to prepare. “It helps mentally [to have run in that race],” Winter said. “It was pretty early in the summer, but it helped with my physical training.” Winter isn’t the only one that feels that the half marathon helped prepare her for the season though. Her fellow teammates think that participating in the race will help in more ways than one. “Sadie is already a strong runner and a crucial part of this team,” senior runner Ashley Akers said. “Running a half marathon only makes her stronger and ups the chances of us doing well this year and her chances of being stronger personally.” Winter says that she hopes to run in more half marathons in the future and looks forward to the start of the cross country season. “I’m very excited to see my hard work this summer pay off,” she said. “I couldn’t have done it without the incredible gifts God has blessed me with.”
The Newtonian Aug. 15, 2014
Sports Roberts participates in summer basketball
15 Marshall, Loganbill prepare for upcoming seasons Girls’ tennis: “I have been working with Coach [Nick] Sisson in his summer camps and participating in summer tournaments. It has really improved my skills and kept me in shape for the season. Working with all of the other kids in the camp has also really motivated me to do better. Tournaments have helped me keep up my competitive spirit and see what I’m up against.” Ellie Marshall, junior Boys’ soccer: “I have attended two college soccer camps, I have ran and lifted five days a week for pretty much the whole summer, and I have practiced and played with my team. We are all going to have to step up to fill the holes from all the graduated seniors from last year. It should be exciting.” Reid Loganbill, junior
photo courtesy Senior Sarah Bartel (far left) and junior Payton Roberts (second from right) pose with their summer league basketball team, Eclipse. The team participated in over 40 games throughout the summer. Katie Reed Reporter It’s the middle of July. You’re sitting outside, sun beating down on your skin, wind sweeping through your hair. Life is good, and while you’re probably out relaxing, there are thousands upon thousands of dedicated athletes training and preparing for upcoming seasons. One of those athletes is our very own Payton Roberts. Roberts first started playing basketball when she was in kindergarten. Now as a junior, she is preparing for the upcoming season, spending most, if not, all of her summer playing basketball for the second year in a row on her club team, Eclipse. Of the nine girls on the team, only two were from Newton, one being Roberts and the second being senior Sarah Bartel.
From June to August, the Eclipse met twice a week for practice. These practices last two to four hours and with all those practices came even more games. According to Roberts, there were about 40 to 50 games. Around 20 to 25 were out of state. “It all depends on the schedule. Sometimes we can [have] three to four hours [between games],” Roberts said. As for the out-of-state games, they had to provide their own transportation adding to the time they already have committed. “The farthest we’ve traveled was seven hours but the average is about two to three hours,” Roberts said. “We don’t usually travel as a team.
Since we have to stay in hotels and everything it’s just easier to ride with our parents. Just so we don’t have to worry about something happening and everyone having to leave because we travel together.” Roberts feels that being active in a summer sport and the challenges and hard work this summer have prepared her for the upcoming season. “Yes, [I feel prepared] because you get to work on the skills that you don’t always get to work on during the winter. I get to take the advantage of the skills I do have and mix in the ones I have learned. I would recommend summer basketball or any sport to everyone. It will make you better and the hard work you do will pay off in the end,” Roberts said.
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1. The sun sets on the Harvey County fair on Aug. 4. The fair lasted from Aug. 1 through 5. “My favorite part of the fair was being able to watch the sunset from the top of the Ferris wheel. It was really beautiful and relaxing,” senior Serena Wong said. 2. Sophomores Bekah Tonn and Haley Southern compete in the rodeo on Aug. 1 and 2. Tonn placed first in two different events and Southern was crowned Rodeo Queen. 3. Rydell Penner wins the demolition derby. This was Penner’s fifth year winning first place and a record for the most number of wins. 4. Juniors Malik McKinney, Anna Casper, Tre Kremeier and Alexis McMullin pose for a group picture outside the fair grounds.