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FFA Advisor, Agriculture Instructor to retire after 35 years by

Sadie Obrigewitch

In 1977, with only two years of teaching experience, Charles Gallinger began teaching Agricultural Education at Berlin High School. Now, after a 35-year career, Gallinger, who is also the FFA advisor, plans to retire.

“It’s time to do something else, I’ve been teaching for over half of my adult life,” Gallinger said. “I want to do something different now while I still have my health.”

Throughout his lengthy career, Gallinger has taught a wide range of classes, from Soil Science to Small Engines.

Senior Dylan Young, who plans to continue his education in agriculture, has taken many of Gallinger’s classes as well as spent all of his high school career as an FFA member and officer.

“He is always willing to help.

It could be in the engine shop or just in the classroom,” Young said.

“If you want to get a better grade, he will find a way to help.”

Along with helping his students, Gallinger has incorporated many new programs and events into the FFA program. His

Photo: S. Obrigewitch Gallinger poses with his famous license plate.

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Photo: S. Obrigewitch Charles Gallinger helps junior Nathaniel Resop with his project in Small Engines class. changes have helped the program evolve, which has been at Berlin High School for 74 years.

“We have taken a trip to a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. about a dozen times since 1982,” Gallinger said. “We also have had a Christmas Soiree ev-

ery year and tried to have a snowmobile ride for the members.”

Gallinger has many plans for his retired life. He will spend winters in his Florida home and do volunteer work. From there, his plans are much farther from the ordinary.

Gallinger presents an award to Dylan Young.

“This fall, I’m taking a cruise to Australia, and spending a month there,” Gallinger said. “I also do a motorcycle tour with my friends.

We have been out to Maine and Colorado a couple of times and we were talking about doing another trip this summer.”

Gallinger has undoubtably given a lot to Berlin High School and made an impact on many students.

“Berlin High School will lose somebody who is involved with the kids and is just willing to help for any reason,” Young said.

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Art students showcase their talents

On Thursday, May 3, BHS held an art show in the gymnasium. The art was on display at parent-teacher conferences.

“A little bit of everything was shown, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and statues,” art teacher Lori Rademann said. “We tried to show the best of everything we have done this year.”

Benefit raises money for Buckholz/Klein family

The Buckholz/Klein family benefit was held on Saturday, May 5 at the Berlin City Inn from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The benefit consisted of children’s games, a bake sale, cotton candy, music, prizes, 150 raffle baskets, TV raffles, a silent and live auction and the live band, Boogie & the Yo-Yo’z.

“We estimate that 1,000 adults and kids came and showed their support,” event coordinator Sherri Wendt said.

The money raised will go toward the family’s medical expenses.

“Over $20,000 was raised for the family,” Wendt said.

Junior Prom shows “Garden of Lights” theme

Junior Prom was held on Saturday, May 5. The grand march started at 8 p.m. and the dance went until 11 p.m. Post prom went from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. and was held at Berlin Bowling Lanes. Gavin Harmon and Rebecca Wenig were crowned prom king and queen.

“For the most part, the dance was well attended,” prom advisor Jennifer Leahy said. “It was successful, and the decorations looked good.”

The junior class raised $1,816 from prom and post prom ticket sales.

Mascot Update Judge Slate issued an injunction to suspend the DPI order for the Berlin mascot to be changed by Sept. 16, 2012.

“The judge set a date for the sides in the case to have a tele-

phone conference in early June to set a court date for the case,” District Administrator Bob Eidahl said. “The court date could be scheduled months down the road.”

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Hailey Prachel

Social networks like Twitter and Facebook have changed the way people communicate, even in the classroom.

“I use Twitter to relay reminders and/or cancellations of early morning Jazz Ensemble and drum line rehearsals,” band teacher Ben Ruetten said. “I also post upcoming music events, pieces of music for listening enjoyment and updates to projects the instrumental music program might have.”

Normally, teachers write their assignments on the board and remind students of upcoming events verbally, but others do it differently.

“I like having the choice of using Twitter for Jazz band,” senior Andrew Karr said. “It acts as a reminder for something you have to do or lets you know that a practice has been cancelled.”

Although Tweeting is not a very popular technique among faculty, science teacher Dave Reich thinks that it will catch on.

“I think Twitter is a good way to communicate information quickly,” Reich said. “I send messages about assignment due dates, test reminders and biology news story

links.”

Students are allowed to follow the teacher’s Twitter account, but the teacher does not follow the student.

“This is a one-way communication,” Ruetten said. “Students cannot communicate with me. They can only receive information.”

Tweeting class notifications is a fairly new concept but teachers have had little trouble with the use of Twitter.

“The only bad thing about this is that you have to rely on the students to check their Twitter in time,” Ruetten said.

According to Reich, Twitter also has a downfall in his classroom.

“Students can get used to or depend on the instant gratification of technology,” Reich said. “They need to be willing to work to communicate in more traditional ways, too.”

The results of using Twitter are mostly positive and other teachers have seen better grades with using other online networks.

“I use YouTube, but I am also thinking about getting on Twitter,” math teacher Michael Roush said. “By using YouTube I have seen better completed homework, so I think Twitter would help even more with grades.”

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Opinion Editorial

Amberlee’s Informational Guide On How To Do Things People Should Do

Summer 2012: Students Get through advised to party smart graduation As we approach the end of the 2011-2012 school year, students are thinking ahead to their plans for this summer. At this point, everyone is anxious for freedom and cannot wait for that last bell to ring.

Free at last, right? However, students and new high school graduates alike must not forget the consequences of what can happen when they are having fun. One mindless decision could change their lives forever.

One thing that most people in the community would agree on is that teen drinking is a problem in Berlin. Not only is underage drinking illegal, but it can also lead to some very poor choices and unwanted repercussions.

Drinking and driving is possibly one of the most dangerous things people can do. Car accidents happen every day, and the chance of being involved in one only increases with the addition of alcohol. Many lives have been taken as a result of this, and the idea that it could hap-

pen to you, a close friend or a family member should be scary enough.

Since the seniors have just graduated, many are moving on to the next level: college. If students are partying and get caught in the action and the college that they plan to attend finds out, problems can result. Sports codes, club codes and other extracurricular codes are still in effect over the summer, and if a member is found violating them, students could potentially be kicked out of an extracurricular activity.

There are many options other than going to drinking parties over the summer, such as taking a road trip to Wisconsin Dells, attending your favorite band’s concert or going techno bowling. These alternatives can ensure students’ safety as well as the safety of others. Teenagers may not realize the consequences that alcohol can bring to them and everyone around them, but they should open their eyes to the issue before it is too late.

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Amberlee Perry

It happens every year. Seniors are invited to virtually every graduation party in their class and, even though they hardly talk to the person, they feel obliged to go since they have gone to school with the person for 12 years.

The first thought that comes to mind?

This is going to be so awkward. However, simple steps can be followed to make a quick entrance and exit to such graduation parties.

1. Greet the Graduate Make your presence known right away. If you wait until you have been there for a while, you will have to stay even longer.

2. Find the Food Food is never absent at any kind of party and carrying around a plate of food makes it look like you have been there for a while. Fill a plate with treats; it must last for the entire party.

3. Converse with Others Talking to the other guests while holding a plate of food sends the message that you are fully present at the party, and it will fool everyone. Find a few parents you may know, be polite and make small talk. Then find some fellow graduates and crack a few jokes.

4. Browse the Picture Board It is not a graduation party without pictures, which is a good thing, since pictures are probably the most entertaining things about the party. Take your time, seriously, and slowly look at the hundreds of pictures displayed.

Remember to keep your plate of food in hand while doing so.

After completing these four steps, say goodbye to the graduate and GET OUT. You have successfully survived a graduation party. Congratulations.

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Jet set journalist:

Why We Travel

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Karnpal Cheema

My two greatest passions are journalism and travel. I suppose that explains my choice of column; Jet Set Journalist. That also explains why my dream job, above any others, is to become a travel journalist.

If trekking the globe on someone else’s dime is not good enough, the fact that I will be paid to document my experiences and present them to the public most definitely is. The thought that even one person might be inspired by my writing to see the world for himself is another reason I hope to become a travel journalist.

No matter where one travels, across the globe or country or even just beyond his own backyard, there are, dare I say, emotions involved.

No matter the location one visits, it will leave

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Sadie Obrigewitch

On TV, the end of the school year is portrayed as the students watching the clock and counting down the final seconds until their summer begins.

Once that final bell rings, they throw every random piece of paper available into the air and run out into the bright sunshine, which is often times accompanied by a lyrically shallow song.

As embarrassing as it is to admit, I have watched many of these TV specials that remind us that summer is just around the corner.

However, it is common for these pointless programs and many others, that may not be so awful, to air in April or May when there is at least a memory, an impression or a mood that the traveler will never forget.

I will never forget walking down the streets of Little Havana in Miami, FL, blinded by the bright buildings and the strong smell of coffee at every other storefront. Nor will I forget squeezing my way through the crowded, chaotic, narrow-laned Hall Bazaar in Amritsar, India, while being consumed by incense smoke and paying my respects at every Sikh, Muslim or Hindu altar along the way. I even will not forget climbing up the tower at High Cliff State Park outside of Appleton, WI as a child for family picnics. All of these travel experiences have left profound impacts on me.

No matter the traveler, travel will always impact him. The sights and smells and the interactions with those they meet along the way are the reasons people continue to travel.

Travelers are almost always willing to share their stories. During a four-hour layover turned nine-hour, at the airport in Delhi, India, nothing cheered me up more than sharing travel stories

a month left of the school year.

Here in lies the beginning of the annual downward spiral. The task at hand, school, seems to be far from students’ minds.

Work is put off or not done at all, skipping class is a regular occurrence and many students just stop trying.

Yes, TV shows or even weather changes are not enough to trick every student into bad habits. Yet, the draw of an up and coming summer is enough to crack even the most diligent student.

Put off watching these distracting shows and make that English paper a priority, even though there is only a week left of school. We all must ignore that urge to quit too soon and persevere through the final weeks and days.

with fellow travelers. Even the not-so-fun ones, like a Hindu widow from Indiana taking a religious pilgrimage to disperse her husband’s ashes in the Ganges River, are truly eye opening. There are countless reasons we travel. One universally common one, however, is that all travelers are left with certain, often profound, experiences. A trip may end, but the memories will last a lifetime. Good luck and safe travels.

Most peaceful travel experience: sunrise at Golden Temple, Amritsar, India.

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ing a variety of things. This is something that has always been a passion of his.

“The classes BHS offered interested me and made me realize that working in a shop was what I wanted to do,” Knoke said.

While in high school, Knoke took a variety of shop classes with Agricultural Business teacher Charles Gallinger, Technology Education teacher Joel Johansen and Industrial Arts teacher Paul O’Kon. Knoke was encouraged by his parents to work hard and be his own person.

“My parents always taught me to be the man, not work for the man,” Knoke said.

As of now, Knoke spends his afternoons working between Retzlaff Motors in Auroraville and his own shop. Knoke usually works alone in his shop, but he sometimes hires his friend, senior Seth McCormick, for help when there is a lot to do.

“Working with Zach is cool because we can work at our own pace,” McCormick said. “We can do things how we want them done.”

In order to get more experience and credibility, Knoke will attend Fox Valley Technical College where he will earn degrees in business and mechanics. Knoke will stay busy while in school by keeping his shop open.

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ing with,” Nelson said. “I have so many opportunities for learning and growth.”

Oberlin Conservatory is an undergraduate school, and Nelson will be studying there for four years. Nelson also plans to continue in the music field after completing college.

“My ultimate goal is to become a musician in an orchestra playing the clarinet,” Nelson said. “I also hope to play in a jazz group and eventually teach music at a college.”

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During the next few years, students will be busy earning degrees so they will be able to start their careers. Unlike many others, senior Zach Knoke is already an entrepreneur.

“I opened my own shop where I repair snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, lawn mowers and much more,” Knoke said.

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Since her freshman year, senior Ana Nelson has known that she wanted to become a musician.

“I love music and I knew I wanted to do something in that area, so I started working really hard,” Nelson said.

Little did she know she would be accepted into one of the top ten best music colleges in the country.

“My clarinet teacher recommended Oberlin because it is such a good college,” Nelson said.

Oberlin Conservatory, located in Oberlin, Ohio, offers majors in performance, composition, music education, music theory, electronic and computer music, jazz studies, music history, and a double major in piano performance and vocal accompany.

“I will have a double major in classical clarinet performance and alto saxophone jazz,” Nelson said. “Even though Oberlin Conservatory is a music college, I will also be required to take academic classes.”

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Its been fun, kids. We’ve explored some great music together, but it’s time to pack my rock and roll suitcase and head for the Cosmos (Minneapolis, MN). Here’s a discussion involving some of my favorite music to keep you going.

One of the things I look for in an album (versus a single) is the entire musical experience/story presented in the work. In this category, it’s hard to beat classics like Yes’s Close to the Edge, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and, of course, The Beatles’ Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. These ground-breaking records have stood the test of time for a reason and should be absorbed often by all music fans.

Recent times have, however, produced many great albums. For example, Nirvana’s Nevermind changed the face of rock music forever, essentially creating a market for alternative rock music. Similarly, Modest Mouse’s Good News For People Who Love Bad News holds a special place in alternative rock history and my heart. Currently, the short, high energy punkesque jams of Joyce Manor’s Joyce Manor (see photo) and the relaxing Days (Real Estate) have been in heavy rotation on my stereo, as has Jay Reatard’s Blood Visions and DIIV’s single releases.

Probably my all-time favorite album, Toro Y Moi’s Underneath the Pine combines funk, chillwave, DIY ethic and everything else good about music, and should be required listening for all human beings.

Some of my other favorites, in no particular order, include Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not (Arctic Monkeys), The Pixies’ Doolittle, Fleet Fox’s self-titled debut, King Krule’s King Krule EP and The Flaming Lips’ The Soft Bulletin.

Lastly, I would like to ask all readers to check out Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York record. From the raw emotion that can be felt in the music to the music’s overwhelming eeriness (the album was recorded only months before Kurt Cobain’s suicide, but released posthumously) this gem could be considered the songwriter’s last attempt to prove himself to an unaccepting world, and deserves a respectful listen.

And that’s that. I hope somebody got something out of these columns. My final plea is that you will go out there and look for your own music, instead of just listening to whatever is convenient. Peace out BHS.

horses. Stievater based the capaill uisce off of legends of the Celtic water horse. They are horses that live in the water and cannot be tamed.

They are carnivores and are much faster than regular horses. That is what makes the races so dangerous.

The capaill uisce want to be in the sea, and the rider has to fight for control.

She separates the book and writes from both Sean and Puck’s point of view, which really makes the reader feel like they are on the island, participating in the race and feeling the pressure.

Puck and Sean both need to win, Puck to save her family and to keep her house, and Sean to win the thing he desires most.

“The Scorpio Races” is a thrilling novel. Stievater writes with excitement and anticipation, so hold on tight or you might just fall into this heart-pounding story.

pio races, is the most knowledgable about the capaill uisce (water horse).

He works for Benjamin Malvern, who owns a farm. He rides in the races on his favorite horse, Corr, who is owned by Malvern.

Kate “Puck” Connolly is the first girl to enter the races. Her past with the horses is frightening; her parents were killed by them. However, she enters the race to keep what is left of her family together. Besides being the first girl to enter the races, she is also the first person to enter, train and ride a normal horse in the race. Her character always dares to be different.

The Scorpio Races occur every year in November and are the most exciting event on the island. Riders capture and ride the wild, dangerous water horses on the beach.

Some die, others survive. Only one wins.

Stievater writes this book in great sequence. She first tells the past of both Sean and Puck. Using the races, she slowly brings the two characters together.

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joyed their food and service.

Since the restaurant had just recently opened, the place was crowded with people. At first glance, I thought there was a line to get in. However, people were just crowded outside enjoying the snacks, which included pieces of pizza and breadsticks that waiters were serving while diners waited for a table.

The wait was 30 minutes when my companions and I arrived, even though it was late in the afternoon. We put our name on the waiting list and decided to go shopping to pass the time. As soon as we got back from shopping, our table was ready.

I was in the mood for pasta, so I ordered the cheese ravioli. We did not have to wait very long for our salad and breadsticks. The breadsticks were warm and fresh, and the salad was very good, as well. However, I felt that they did not give us enough for three people, but we did not ask for more because our meal was close to being served.

Our waitress was very friendly. She refilled our drinks and checked on us frequently, despite the fact that the restaurant was very busy. Our server was also very friendly. Once our food was ready, she warned us that our plates were very hot, which they were. The pasta was delicious with its cheese filling and marinara sauce. The parmesan cheese spread on top of the pasta also added flavor to the dish. The meal was very filling, but did not provide me with that “stuffed” feeling that

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The new Olive Garden in Oshkosh opened its doors this spring. It is a great place to go for anyone looking for delicious Italian food and friendly service. happens when one eats a big meal.

I really enjoyed the service at Olive Garden. I am crazy for Italian food, and Olive Garden is one of the best Italian restaurants that I know of. I love the service and the food. With almost everything on the menu, they provide endless salad and breadsticks that everyone can enjoy. I also love their raspberry lemonade and do not know of any other restaurant that serves it.

Overall, the service and the food was exceptional.

Even though the restaurant was crowded, I felt that we were not ignored by our waitress, which happens sometimes when restaurants are busy. I recommend this place for anyone looking for great Italian food just a short drive away.

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Photo: EDGE Photography At the Winneconne Triangular, junior Jenna Horn leaps into the pit during her triple jump event. Horn tied the triple jump record early in the season, and then proceeded to break it multiple times.

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The track and field team has broken two school records and individual athletes have set many personal records. They have made consistent progress since the beginning of the year and show no signs of breaking their stride.

“At the beginning of the year, I wasn’t sure that we’d have as much talent as we have now,” sprinting coach Eric Odden said.

“They have progressed a long way; times have dropped and the attitude has been great all year.

I am happy with where we are right now.”

No matter how much success the team has had so far, there will always be one big pitfall in their way: the lack of students trying out.

“I wish we had more depth on our team and more kids out for track,” Odden said. “It would be nice to have more than just one kid in some events.”

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Sportsbriefs Golf hopes for state appearance The golf team hopes to finish off their season with an appear-

ance at state on June 4-5. They finished first in conference, and are currently out for a high finish at regionals, which are yesterday and today.

Although injuries set back the team, girls soccer continued to do well in the regular season. With a 3-3 conference record, the team finished in the middle of the conference and is now looking forward to regionals. Their next game is home vs. Menasha on Friday.

Softball improvement leads to success

With a six-game winning streak, the softball team put a stop to their run of losses.

“I feel like we started coming together,” junior Madeline Koster said. “Everyone hit in the batting order and we had almost no errors.”

The girls played Clintonville last night and will play in Waupaca tomorrow for the first round of regionals.

Matt Parsons Batting .276 Batting average Leads team in RBI’s “My greatest at bat was my grand slam againt Omro in the playoffs junior year,” Parsons said.

Pitching 7.11 ERA 21 2/3 innings pitched “My best defensive play was against Laconia freshman year,” Parsons said. “I turned an unassisted double play.”

“Our program will surely miss his energy, work ethic and character,” Coach Bryant Bednarek said.

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After writing about so many great games, it is time to write about perhaps the greatest game in the history of sports.

In the 1980 Winter Olympics, Team USA, made up of scrappy college players, took on the heavily favored Soviet Union and its star players.

Just months earlier, the Soviets had defeated the Americans 10-3. It seemed like the U.S. had no chance of winning, except by a miracle.

Leading up to the game after group play, the Soviet team rested its star players while the U.S. team continued to practice hard.

The U.S. wanted to avoid playing the Soviets in the first game of the medal

round, but that did not happen.

The Soviets scored first, which is not the way a team trying for an upset wants to start the game. The U.S. would tie the game on a goal by Buzz Schneider.

The Soviets regained a 2-1 lead until the final seconds of the first period. Mark Johnson, of the U.S., scored with one second left after he rebounded a shot between two defenders.

7.11 ERA The U.S. was in the game, giving themselves an opportunity to pull out a win.

The Soviets again took a one goal lead, and dominated the second period outshooting the U.S. 12-2.

However, the U.S. fought back in the third period, tying the game on a power play goal. Only minutes later, the U.S. scored again. The Americans

had taken the lead on the mighty Soviets!

However, there was still ten minutes left in the game. The Soviets began to panic, firing off shots left and right, but none found the back of the net.

The clock continued to wind down, and the crowd began the countdown with 20 seconds left. It was really going to happen, the U.S. was going to upset the Soviets.

The game ended, and a miracle happened as the U.S. won 4-3. Everyone went wild. Sports Illustrated put a picture of the game on its cover with no caption or headline. Everyone knew what had happened.

Miracle on Ice was the greatest moment in sports history. They then continued their magical run by defeating Finland 4-2 to win the gold medal.

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Soccer looks towards regionals

year.”

Since Priem is out, the rest of the team will have to step up to fill his spot in the lineup. Younger players, such as David Miracle, Mitchell Krause and Andrew Hahn, have come up from the JV team to help make some of those contributions.

With little time left in the season, there is not much time for the team to improve. They hope to be playing their best baseball now to make a run in the tournament.

“If everyone can play to their best ability and win their oneon-one battles, anything can happen,” Horn said.

Their first tournament game is on Friday.

The previous record was 52.2 seconds, set in 1987 by Ingrid Ehrlich, Sherry Lodholtz, Angie Schram and Dianne Neubauer.

Their run also broke the EVC record.

“I am very proud to be a part of this relay team,” Speers said.

“I hope we can continue our success in the future.”

These were the first two records broken by the Berlin track team since 2008.

The athletes are extremely happy with how the season has started out and they look forward to the end of the regular season and on to regionals, sectionals and state.

Odden is also excited for the conclusion of the year. He wants to see all the athletes advance past the regionals meet on May 21.

“My goal is to advance as many kids as far as we can get them,” Odden said. “I think our sprints are very strong and we also have some very strong field events.”

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The baseball team has struggled to score runs this season, leaving them with a record of 0-15.

The team has not scored more than four runs in any of those 15 games. They have managed to get many baserunners, but cannot get the timely hits with runners in scoring position to drive the runs in.

“We are lacking the key hits,” shortstop Corey Horn said. “We need to swing at better pitches and drive the ball. We know that only three runs is not going to win us many games.”

Though the offense is not where they would like it to be, their pitching and defense has been solid.

“Our pitchers have done a great job this year,” catcher Justice Keller said. “Our defense needs to capitalize on making the easy plays.”

Keller, who is only a freshman, has impressed coaches and teammates with his efforts behind the plate for the Indians.

“He does a good job blocking pitches in the dirt and works very hard during games,” Horn said.

The team is now shorthanded with only three pitchers after losing senior Ryan Priem for the season due to injury. Priem pitched and batted in the middle of the lineup.

“Priem was starting to come around at the plate,” second baseman Mason LaBuda said. “He has been a solid player for us this

Odden is a first year teacher and track coach, but the athletes could not be happier with his arrival.

“He has been an inspiration to me,” junior trackster Hannah Speers said. “He has been a very big part of our success by pushing us to reach beyond our goals.”

There have been two broken records this track season. On May 12, 2012, at the conference track meet in Freedom, Jenna Horn triple jumped a length of 35’8”. That jump broke the previous triple jump record of 34’11” set by Joleen Hess in 1994, and the EVC conference record.

“It is a really cool feeling to break a record and get your name on the record board,” Horn said.

“Now, it makes me want to work harder so it stays up for a long time.”

The girls’ 400 meter relay team (Megan Werch, Hannah Speers, Jenna Horn and Amberlee Perry) also broke a record at the Eastern Valley Conference meet. They ran their event in 51.07 seconds.