The S.H.A.C.K.
“Just Like One of Us”
St. Carlo Acutis Inspires Shanley Seniors During Their
Rome Pilgrimage Featuring the Millennial Saint
Seniors David Hollcraft (middle left) and Emily Gietzen (middle right) were invited as part of the Shanley senior group to the nationwide premier in Washington, D.C. of the documentary Roadmap to Reality. While discussing St. Carlo Acutis’s use of technology to draw others to Christ, the film crew also followed the pilgrims throughout Rome and Assisi highlighting the unique feature of the pilgrimage with no phones. The Shanley student body was given a private screening of the feature film at West Acres Cinema on April 29.
Glamour, Gold, and Good Times
By Emily GiEtzEn
The Shanley Deacons enjoyed a night to remember on Saturday May 10th, as they celebrated Prom themed from Golden Age and filled with music, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. The junior class’s hard work paid off with a well-organized, fun filled celebration that everyone enjoyed.
The evening kicked off with the traditional Grand March, held in the GROW Auditorium. Friends, family, and faculty gathered to see the students dressed in their elegant dresses and suits, parading across the stage under shimmering lights and beautiful decorations. Proud parents snapped photos and cheered as each couple made their
entrance.
After the Grand March, students made their way to the Avalon for the main dance. With a lively DJ and plenty of food, the venue buzzed with excitement as students danced the night away with friends, celebrating their shared time together.
“The dance was so fun,” said senior Mara Nielsen. “It was amazing and everyone had a good time.”
Following the dance, the fun continued for Post Prom at the NDSU Memorial Union. The event provided lots of entertainment and did not disappoint. With food available throughout the night, students enjoyed a variety of games and activities including
cards, pool, and bowling. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, giving everyone a chance to unwind and keep the celebration going.
“It was a chill night,” said senior Isaac Beauchamp. “It was lowkey, but fun. It was nice getting to hangout with everyone one last time.
The night came to a close, prizes were awarded to lucky students, capping off an evening full of joy and camaraderie.
Thanks to the thoughtful planning by the junior class and support from the faculty and parent volunteers, Shanley Prom was a resounding success and a night that students will not forget.
“Sacred Heart Academy Club Kernals”
Shanley High School Community Excellence
Faith Learning Service
May 2025
Jackson Askew, Holden Deutsch, Gabe Danduran and Zander Anas take a break from the fun wuth Mrs. Hanowski and Mr. Dunn.
Marian Court Seniors Honor Mary with May Crowning Mass
Grandparents, Art, and Smiles Fill School
By yasmin Zreik
A morning filled with love and smiles flowing through the school, Grandparents Day is the one day a year where the school doors get opened wide for the students to invite their grandparents to decompress and spend time with loved ones for a couple hours.
Along with Grandparents Day, it was also Art Day. The walls were adorned with such unique art by a variety of different artists in the school. Students were also able to visit multiple tables set in the front lobby with many fun activities including henna and DIY bookmarks.
Art teacher Miss Ellingson
said, “Art Day is a big endeavor, but when the day is here, it’s fantastic to see the fruits of everyone’s labor!”
For a lot of the students, Art Day is a small block of our time that we only start to anticipate a couple days before, but for the artists, it is weeks or even months of dedication and hard work.
The fan favorite was senior Emily Anderson’s Ranch Bottle, which had great attention to detail at an impressive four feet in height, and the honorable mention went to Mrs. Ehlke for her amazing crochet work, which can see on your way walking into the school.
Shanley Players Turn Back the Clock with Bye Bye Birdie
Gabe Walker, Isaac Beauchamp, Max Sornsin, David Hollcraft, Erika Wanner, Lucia Ferguson, Bergen Noah, and Cadee Schanzenbach were selected as the seniors who best emmulate the virtues of Mary and Joseph with humility, service, prayer life, and concern for others.
Addison Ressler gives a middle school student a Henna design on her arm for Art Day.
The cast of Bye Bye Birdie gets excited to see Conrad Birdie played by Zach Schmitz.
Question of the Month:
What are you looking forward to the most this summer?
Bennett DiAllesandro Junior
Starting my new job, golfing, and fishing
JustinSeniorAjeo
Skiiing in Aspen, Colorado
David Geffre Freshman
Not being at school
Thomas Froslie Sophomore
Fishing and golfing
Reagan Omane Sophomore
Sleeping in
Brysen Bloch Senior
Hiking in a national park
Jacob
Perkerewicz Freshman
Going to the lake
Noah
Johnson Sophomore Family vacation
Shanley Band brings home best score ever in the Raging Red Band Festival Marches in April
By Quinn Carroll
The band was on the run again this spring. The busy season of concerts proved to be a terrific opportunity to showcase some great performances from the Shanley band. On March 5th, the band played at the annual Raging Red Band Festival at NDSU. The band played a series of composed works. First up was a march called "Coast Guards" by Karl King. This song infused energy into the star of the concert. The second song performed was the church hymn, "Wondrous Love" by Greg Dahmer. Finally, the band played "New Waters, Old Waves" by Cliff Walker to cap off the concert.
At the festival, each band was graded by judges from across the country, who are employed as college music professors. The Shanley band received a score of 93 overall. This placed the band into the gold rating, the highest award one band can achieve at the festival. The score marked the best ever performance by the Shanley concert band at the competition. However, the competition proved to be stiff as Carrington edged out Shanley for the top spot in division III at the festival. Erica Wanner (French horn)
Shanley Sweeps AMVets Essay Contest
By Mr. Dunn
Shanley junior and senior students made a clean sweep of the recent American Veterans essay contest at the local level, capturing all top honors with powerful and personal reflections on the theme, “What Does Flag Protection Mean to Me?”
Open to all high schools in the Fargo-Moorhead area, the contest invited students to explore the significance of protecting the American flag, not only as a symbol, but as a representation of national values, sacrifice, and
and Kevin Johnson (piano) were recognized as outstanding soloists and the percussion, tuba, and clarinet sections were acknowledged as outstanding sections.
After the Raging Red, there was no time to rest. The band only had approximately one month to prepare for their spring concert. The concert had a fun twist: all the songs were going to be classical marches. With only a few weeks left to go, the band needed to learn five new songs. Time was of the essence during the incredibly short preparation period. However, by April 14th the band was ready to deliver their concert: Marches in April. The concert consisted of the marches: "El Capitan," "King Cotton," "The Academy March," "Lexington," "British Eighth," and an encore of "Coast Guards."
Currently, the band is prepping for graduation, which is set to take place on May 21st. At the ceremony, the band will be playing "Pomp and Circumstance," as well as a recessional. In the meantime, the band is also having fun exploring new music such as compilations from Star Wars and Avengers. During class, the fourteen seniors are also painting their bricks.
unity. Essays were judged based on originality, literary composition, creativity, and adherence to the theme.
Six Shanley students rose above the rest with standout submissions: Gavin Veum, Lucy Reisenauer, Sophia Flieth, Hailey Dingmann, David Hollcraft, and Annabelle Maher. Their work impressed the judges with moving insights, vivid storytelling, and a strong sense of patriotism rooted in individual perspective.
Winners were recognized just before the annual student-staff
basketball game, a highlight of the school year.
The AMVet presenter was amazed at the work the Shanley students had put in for their essays, and he felt the clean sweep of the top places were well deserved.
The students’ words made a lasting impression on the AMVet judges and demonstrated the Deacons' perspective and value with honoring the flag and the veterans who have served to protect it.
Scenes from the Pops Concert
Henry Richard, Max Sornsin, and Henry Liebl play during pep band.
Gavin Veum, Lucy Reisenauer, Sophia Flieth, Hailey Dingmann, David Hollcraft, and Annabelle Maher accept their certificate after placing in the top three of the AMVets Essay Contest.
Freshmen Stella Horner, Grace McLaughlin, Lauren Pegors, Ellie Waldoch, and Angelina Olivieri perform during the Pops Concert held in the Shanley commons.
The Shanley Chorale sings during the annual Shanley Pops Concert featuring modern, popular songs of the times.
Science Fair Winners
9th Grade
1st: Sophia Sim (How does the material of a surface affect how sound is absorbed?)
2nd: Mark Becker (Can water be separated into its elements?)
3rd: Nora Hatzenbeller (What makes a soccer ball go the furthest?)
10th grade
1st: Maggie Schwind (Ocean Acidification)
2nd: Maddy Kilzer (Science of Addiction)
3rd: Joseph Kotrba (Different Baits, Why?)
Upperclassmen
1st: Bridget Maguire, Cecilia Flood, Elle Bernhardt (CHEMbucha)
2nd: Bennett DiAllesandro, Thomas Froslie, Danik Stevens, Nick Lorshbough (Fat Meat Smoke)
3rd: Max Sornsin, Lucia Ferguson, Olga Nshuti (STEAM, of the Industrial Revolution)
Specialty Awards
Best Engineering Project: Drawbridge (Tj Shorma, Kevin Johnson, Hugo Hoffmann)
Best Visual Display: Bioluminescent Beauty (Maya Armstrong)
Future Noble Prize Winner: Chemistry of Colors (Lauren Gravelin, Peace Hakim, Molly Kuehl)
Most Interesting Topic: Zapper Trapper (Jason McAllister)
Most Likely to Save the World: Human Impact on Earth (Anna Strand)
Mr. Schott Sinks Buzzer-Beater Winner in Student-Staff Basketball Thriller
By Peace Hakim
After a grueling session of testing for the sophomores and juniors with the PreACT and ACT, respectively, Shanley continued the tradition of an annual student-staff basketball game for the second year in a row.
The staff team consisted of Mr. Schott, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Knodel, Mr. Geffre, Fr. Slattery, Mr. Ellingson, Mr. Hegland, and Mrs. Hanowski. While there were rules of two girls always being on the court, the staff was given an exception with Mrs. Hanowski being the only female on the team.
The freshmen started off the first quarter, doing well to keep up with the staff even with their size disadvantage. David Andrews and Rylee Seavert kept the freshmen in game ending the quarter down by no less than ten.
The sophomores performed but did not execute. Michael Hollcraft
single handedly carried the quarter making up for some tough shooting numbers from his teammates.
The juniors started down by ten. For those spectating, it could be described as the most entertaining, but not pretty basketball that has ever been played. The student team did not score until the six-minute mark left in the third quarter. Despite a couple of three pointers from Danica Clasen and others, the staff stretched their lead to 14 by the end of the quarter.
Tired and ragged, the staff had to take on the seniors in the final quarter. Not much was expected from the seniors considering the prior performance by their peers. Surprisingly, they came out with intense defense and managed to capture the lead. Carson Busek hit three three-pointers in a row and later made two more.
Throughout the quarter, the game remained close with each
team scoring back-to-back. The seniors, up two points with thirty seconds left and no shot clock, decided to shoot a three. They did not make the shot, and the teachers had the ball.
With the ball in Mr. Knodel’s hands, the seniors double teamed him knowing he had the hot hand. Surprisingly, Mr. Knodel passed up the three to pass the ball to Mr. Schott, who was left wide open in the corner. With the entire school watching, Mr. Schott’s shot just barely left his hand before the final buzzer, and he buried it. Pandemonium ensued, as the junior class in the stands rushed the court mobbing their theology teacher in celebration of the staff’s victory through the last-second shot.
While stunned, the seniors left with their heads held high knowing the deficit they faced and the comeback they mounted in the fourth quarter.
Mr. Schott takes a corner three as sophomore Ethan Erickson skies to try and block his shot.
Sophomore Maggie Schwind presents her award-winning Ocean Acidification science fair project to Mr. Picard.
Parents, staff and students walk around the science fair in the gymnasium put on by the science department led by Mrs. Hanowski.
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Get involved and attend
Shanley sporting events
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Senior Homecoming
Katelyn Stich
High School in 3
Words
Exciting, accomplishing, memorable
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mrs. Backlund
henry richard
Favorite School Lunch
Taco in a Bag
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Starting my own business, building my dream house, married and starting a family.
Favorite Shanley Lunch
Baked Potato Bar
I will always remember...
The 27 Amendments
Favorite Shanley Memory
Junior Prom
I could not live without...
White Monster
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mr. Pochmara
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Happily married with a stable job
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Try your best in everything but don’t forget to actually enjoy it
Favorite Shanley
Teacher
Profe
If you could change one rule...
No tucked-in shirts
I could not live without...
3rd Period English
Bergen noah
I will always remember...
When I accidentally added an extra row to the student parking lot I could not live without...
Starbucks
andrew criSt
Favorite Shanley Memory
Junior Retreat
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mrs. Hanowski
Favorite Shanley Memory
The Rome pilgrimage & Deacon Day as a senior
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Married, family, job
Favorite School Lunch
Taco in a Bag
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In Okinawa, Japan
isAAc BeAuchAMp
If you could change one rule...
Late start on Wednesdays
Favorite Shanley
Memory The Rome Pilgrimage
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Profe Novoa
High School in 3
Words Fast, Fun, wild
rAchel
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
It’s okay to make mistakes!
Favorite Shanley
Memory
All state championship games that we won
Andrews
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Ms. Rademacher
I will always remember...
State hockey in triple overtime
Quinn Miller
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
School isn’t that serious. Enjoy high school while you can it goes by fast.
Favorite School
Lunch
Spaghetti
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Hard work will pay off
I could not live without... My mom
I will always remember...
The 27 amendment shortcuts
Favorite Shanley Teachers
Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Sornsin
AnnA Geffre
High School in 3
Words Challenging, rewarding, boisterous
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Senior Retreat
I will always remember...
Spanish 4
Favorite School Lunch
Beef and Bean Burrito
I can’t live without... My family
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Successful, rich, and happy!!
Favorite Shanley
Memory
The Rome Pilgrimage
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
On a yacht with my buddies in Dubai
Favorite Shanley Teachers
Mrs. Miller
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Working and starting a family
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Shoot your shot
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Winning state baseball and hockey
Landon HaLe
Favorite School
Lunch
French Toast
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mrs. McTaggart
KateLyn ommen
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Go to school events, be outgoing, and try new things!
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mrs. Backlund
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Participate in and go to school events!
Favorite Shanley Teachers
I will always remember...
Junior Year Volleyball (EDC & State)
Favorite Shanley
Memory
The Junior Retreat or the Rome Pilgrimage
nora roney
Favorite School
Lunch
Taco in a Bag
Favorite Shanley
Memory
If you could change one rule...
Allowing facial hair
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? On a yacht
Favorite School
Lunch Italian dunkers
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope to be successful and starting a family.
Profe Novoa I will always remember...
Homecoming 2024
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Do things sooner rather than later
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mrs. Miller
JosHua Lefor
Favorite School
Lunch
Popcorn Chicken
I will always remember...
Football State Championship 2022
My Spanish IV Class
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Working towards my specialization in pediatric nursing
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Prom
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Working with friends at a job I love
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Make the best you can of time in or out of school
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Junior Retreat
Words of Wisdom to Underclassman
Live your life knowing high school is only 4 years long and the best years of your life
Favorite Shanley
Memory Prom 2024
Words of Wisdom to Underclassman
Have fun, it goes fast
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mr. Hegland
Words of Wisdom to Underclassman
Get involved in events and activities
Favorite School Lunch
Taco in a Bag
vinCe noBle
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mr. Finch
I will always remember...
Racing and hockey
Max sornsin
Favorite School
Lunch
Taco in a Bag
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mr. Gagnon
Carson Busek
Favorite School
Lunch
Tater Tot Hot Dish
I could not live without... Pizza
kevin Johnson
Favorite Shanley Teachers
Mrs. Backlund
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Junior Retreat
I could not live without... Grilling
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Not too sure, but I’ll try to work hard to live the way I want to.
High School in 3 Words Wild, Busy, Fun
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Opening a Mac and Cheese store
I will always remember...
Sports
High School in 3 Words Exciting, stressful, learning
I will always remember... Joshua Lefor
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Married and working hard
And They’re Off!
By Quinn Carroll
This track season has been special for the Shanley Deacons. After years of agonizing wait, 2025 marks the first year where Shanley officially has a track.
April 11 was a historic day as Shanley hosted their first ever home track and field meet. The meet was called the “Catholic Quadrangular” as the four Catholic high schools in North Dakota attended (Saint Mary’s, Bishop Ryan, and Dickinson Trinity). Shanley took first place in both the boys and girls divisions. The meet was a success, as the technical crew was able to work out the kinks going forward.
The fun continued at the Shanley invitational on the April 24. The meet drew an unprecedented level of excitement from all around. This meet was composed of 18 teams from the tri-state area.
Live-streaming coverage was also broadcasted for the event. In addition to a great section of fans, notable alumni were invited and presented at the meet. In all, the first-ever Shanley Track and Field Invitational was, without a doubt, a success.
The team currently has twenty-three athletes that have qualified for state in both individual and relay events-and most have qualified in more than one event.
Shanley’s program is headed by captains Ethan Bradley, Holden Deutsch, David Hollcraft, Isaac Beauchamp, Quinn Carroll, Lucy Grothmann, Kami Dean, Elizabeth Voss, Shya Stockmoe, Erika Wanner, Odura Isaac, Peace Hakim, and Ellery Kautzman.
“The atmosphere surrounding our team, especially the distance team, has been amazing this year,” said junior Henry Li-
ebl of the team’s experience and culture. “As the year progresses, I think that we have all brought to the team a winning mentality. There’s minimal complaining during training and an endless drive to become better each time we get on the track. We are getting a lot of good results this year - even without seniors in the distance program. We also have a lot of people going state at the end of May. It’s been a lot of fun too, and I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to be running with every day.”
EDC will be May 16th at NDSU and the season will wrap up with the State Track Meet at the Bismarck Community Bowl May 22-24. The 2025 season has been successful with the installation of the new track. The future is bright for Shanley track and field!
Deacon Girls Soccer Eyes State Berth After Strong Conference Campaign
By mr. Dunn
The Shanley Deacons girls soccer team has been making waves this season, posting a solid 5-3-3 record in conference play as they head into the final stretch of the season. With key victories over North, South, and Sheyenne twice, the Deacons have proven they can compete with anyone in the region.
Led by a mix of experienced upperclassmen and emerging young talent, the team has battled through a highly competitive Eastern Dakota Conference. They’ve also shown their grit in tight matchups, earning hardfought draws against Central and defending state champions Davies. These results have kept Shanley firmly in the conversation as a qualifying team for the state tournament.
Throughout the season, the Deacons have leaned on a balanced attack led my
Flaherty, anchored by a resilient defense made up of senior captions Cadee Schanzenbach, Nora Roney, and Ella Rajdl that has held firm in key moments. As the postseason approaches,
the Deacons will look to maintain their momentum, sharpen their play, and take that next step toward their season-long goal of competing among the state’s best in West Fargo.
Deacon Baseball Surging Ahead
By emily GietZen
The Shanley Deacon baseball team is really turning heads this year, outperforming expectations with their senior leadership and younger players. While the team has dropped a few close games in conference play, they have secured key victories against South and Devils Lake, positioning themselves as a competitive force within the region.
Much of the team’s success can be credited to their seniors.
“Seniors have stepped up when the team needs them the most,” said senior Quinn Miller. “We are getting the younger guys ready for the years to come.”
Their efforts have not only help deliver wins on the field but are also paving the way for the
underclassmen, ensuring the program’s future remains bright.
With the conference play heating up and the postseason on the horizon, the Deacons are focused on maintaining their momentum building and continuing to grow as a team.
“We’ve got a lot of heart,” said Miller. “Every game, no matter the score, we fight. I’m proud of how the younger guys are giving their all and working hard.”
The EDC tournament is going to be held at Starion Field in Fargo May 20-24.
Kraft Field in Grand Forks is hosting the state tournament, a place the Deacons hope to make with a strong run through the EDC tournament.
Boys Golf Driving for State Meet
By yasmin Zreik
Boys golf has been having a smooth season, with Shanley alumus Lucas Johnson’s second year coaching the Deacons to victory.
The season started off strong at Village Green Golf Course in Moorhead in the middle of April with freshman Ryker Grinaker carding the best score of an 82 for the Deacons.
The team had a big meet in South Dakota on April 25 but was cut short due to the rainy complications, nevertheless the boys played to the best of their ability led by sophomore Tommy Baumgartner’s individual score of a 79.
The team has improved throughout the year starting off with an average finish of seventh place in the Eastern Dakota Conference to most recently finishing fifth at their meet at Lakeside Country Club in Perham, Minnesota.
“Don’t worry about the other holes until you get there,” eighth grader Ryan Zreik, the youngest on the team, said of the mindset of the team. “Focus on the present and don’t put more pressure on yourself because that will only overwhelm you more.”
This season, the team is laden with seniors, specifically four of them who it will be sad to see go. They leave behind a young group of players eager to play for this school and improve on their game.
Senior Aaron Olsonawski echoed Zreik’s thoughts with a mantra of his own, “One shot at a time.”
Golf is a competitive sport but don’t forget to take your time and enjoy it even under pressure.
Shanley will have to work hard to get to the state meet, and the Deacons will hope to have the drive and discipline to get there.
junior Molly
Brock Syrquin and Michael Hollcraft compete against each other in the 110 meter hurdles at the first event of the new Shanley track during the Catholic Quadrangular.
Junior Danica Clasen looks to dribble past a Grand Forks Central defender.
Senior Greg Noel pitches the ball in the rain.
Feature Senior Athletes
Odura Isaac
By Peace HakiM
Q. What has been your favorite sports memory/moment?
A. Going to state for basketball senior year.
Q. What has been the best advice you have ever gotten from a coach?
A. Never give up.
Q. What values have you learned from being part of a team?
A. Working as a team is so important to build chemistry.
Q. How has playing sports helped you grow as a person?
A. It has made me trust my teammates and help us all be better.
Q. What is your favorite thing about practices?
A. Working in getting better.
Q. Do you have any hobbies or
interests outside of sports?
A. Listening to music, watching crime shows, sleeping.
Q. Which sport is you favorite to play and why?
A. My favorite sport is track because I love the environment, competing, and everyone is so fun to be around.
Q. What are your plans after high school?
A. I will be attending NDSU to become a pharmacist.
Q. What advice would you give to younger athletes?
A. Always work hard.
Q. And now the most difficult question, if you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?
A. Cheetah because I like how fast they are.
Justin Ajeo
Shanley Girls Tennis Powers Through Season, Sets Sights on EDC and State Runs
By Mr. Dunn
The Shanley Deacons girls tennis team has been serving notice across the Eastern Dakota Conference this spring, posting an impressive 6-2 conference record and establishing themselves as one of the region’s toughest squads.
Led by a blend of veteran leadership and determined underclassmen, the Deacons have racked up wins against every team in the EDC outside of two razor-thin losses to perennial powers Sheyenne and Davies, both decided by narrow 5-4 scores.
The Deacons have dominated their other conference opponents, sweeping South, Wahpeton, and West Fargo in convincing fashion 9-0, showcasing their strength both in singles and doubles play. Key performances across the
lineup have fueled Shanley’s success, with players stepping up in crucial moments to secure match victories and boost team morale.
The Deacons have three seniors on the team with Bergen Noah, Annabelle Maher, and Lucy Tharaldson. For underclassmen contributors, Taylor Sandin, Mary Wolf, Kate Froslie, and Taylor Cameron have taken strides in gaining valuable experience throughout the season.
With the EDC tournament set to be held in Fargo, Shanley is aiming to carry their momentum forward and make a deep postseason run. The team has its sights set on the state tournament in Grand Forks, where they hope to prove they can take revenge against the very teams they narrowly fell to earlier this season.
By Peace HakiM
Q. What has been your favorite sports memory/moment?
A. Jake Kraft getting punched in the head.
Q. What has been the best advice you have ever gotten from a coach?
A. The score is zero – zero.
Q. What values have you learned from being part of a team?
A. Don’t dwell on the last play/last shot.
Q. How has playing sports helped you grow as a person?
A. It has made me into a rational human being thinking through things and making the most out of everything I do.
Q. What is your favorite thing about practices?
A. The competition and continuously getting better at the craft.
Q. Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of sports?
A. Yes, I aspire to be a chess grandmaster and a culinary chef at a highend restaurant.
Q. Which sport is you favorite to play and why?
A. Basketball is my favorite sport to play cause of the uniqueness of the sport as a whole.
Q. What are your plans after high school?
A. My plans are to be a dental hygienist, but I don’t know what college I will be attending.
Q. What advice would you give to younger athletes?
A. To work as hard as possible to become the best version of yourself and don’t compare yourself to others.
Q. And now the most difficult question, if you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?
A. I would be a unicorn because I am one in a million.
Shanley Softball Faces Early Tests, Gears Up for EDC Stretch Run
By Mr. Dunn
The Shanley girls softball team experienced a season of growth, resilience, and learning during their 2025 year. Facing tough non-conference opponents down in Sioux Falls, SD, the Deacons used the early challenges to get some of the kinks out before hitting the competitive Eastern Dakota Conference schedule.
As the calendar turned to late April, the Deacons quickly found their rhythm. Shanley delivered an explosive offensive performance to open EDC play, defeating Fargo South 28-6 in five innings on the road. That victory seemed to ignite the team, as they carried their momentum into a home matchup against Devils Lake, where they earned an impressive 9-2 win. Their confidence continued to grow as they took down Valley City 14-4, and
followed that up with a 16-6 road victory over Horace in five innings a few days later.
A key factor in Shanley’s midseason surge was the strong performance at the plate from juniors Liz Biver and Sarah Sim, who consistently sparked the offense with timely hits and aggressive base running. Their contributions in the heart of the lineup gave the Deacons the offensive punch needed during their winning streak and helped keep the team competitive in tight games. Additionally, the leadership of seniors Hailey Dingmann and Emily Anderson have been instrumental throughout the season. Their steady presence on the field and in the dugout provided the young roster with guidance and grit, especially when facing adversity against top-tier opponents. However, the team encoun-
tered stiffer competition as May progressed. The Deacons battled rival Davies in a tight game but ultimately lost 3-1. This was followed by a 10-1 defeat at the hands of West Fargo, and a hardfought 7-4 loss on the road against Grand Forks Red River.
Though the season record reflected the challenges of playing in a tough conference, Shanley showcased flashes of promise, particularly during their midseason winning streak where their offense was dominant and their defense held strong. The experiences gained this year, coupled with the leadership of seniors like Dingmann and Anderson and the emergence of the underclassmen, provided a solid foundation for the program’s future as they look to build upon the lessons learned and see how far they can go in postseason play.
Hugo Hoffmann
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Don’t fall behind
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mrs. Sornsin
High School in 3
Words
Stressful, fun, easy
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Senior Retreat
gabriel Walker
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Never back down, never give up.
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Football State Championship
Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Sleep, have fun, school is not everything
Favorite School
Lunch
Pizza
If you could change one rule...
No clean shaven and sideburns can go past the earlobe.
Favorite Shanley Teacher
AC
kaden geigle
I could not live without...
Football and rocket league
Favorite Shanley Teacher
AC
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Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen
Just get through school from week to week.
I will always remember... My class
Favorite Shanley
Memory
Junior Retreat
Favorite School
Lunch
French Toast Sticks
I will always remember...
5th period AP Calc
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Being an engineer at a big sports car company
Favorite School Lunch
Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In the mirror
If you could change one rule...
The uniforms
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Work electrician or plumber or welder
Favorite Shanley Teacher
Mr. Gagnon
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A lot of money (to donate)