Skyline 3rd Quarter Newspaper

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Girls’ Basketball Shop Talk Marketplace Deals Most Likely to....

Clubs: FFA, FBLA, FCA Obscure News New Teacher Interviews

With the full support of the Skyline community, the Lady Tigers boarded the bus to Columbia on Tuesday, March 5 with a class 2 state title in their sights. The girls won against Tipton in their first game while busloads of over 230 Skyline students cheered them on.

January - March 2024

Lady Tigers are State Champs

In the championship game, the girls stayed focused yet again to defeat Principia. Junior Ashlen Garrett scored 37 points to lead the Tigers to a strong victory of 61-47. This win marks the team’s seventh state title in program history.

THE LADY TIGERS

by Ashlen Garrett

Playoffs with the Lady Tigers...

The Lady Tigers in Mid-Lakes Conference.

The Lady Tigers have not had a disappointing season this year. The local girls’ team has once again won their Mid-Lakes Conference for the 2023-2024 season. They had a big win with their first conference game against Clever with the score ending in 75-59. Next they played Forsyth and took the W with a score of 65-26. Next, they played one of their biggest rivals: Fair Grove. The Lady Tigers had an amazing game and ended up winning 79-63. Last, to win the conference, the girls had a tough game against Strafford. Luckily, they won 40-36. This is the second year the Lady Tigers have won their Conference.

Most recently, however, the Lady Tigers have gone into the playoff season. Starting off with Districts up first, they got a by for the first round. They played Osceola for their first game and won 73-25. Therefore, they advanced to the Championship to play Marion C. Early. They fought til the end to win 54-24. The Lady Tigers had won the District Championship back to back. Because they had won they got to advance to Semi-Finals. Just last Friday, the Lady Tigers played the North Platte Panthers. This game determined whether or not the girls would advance to the Final Four. This singular game was also a very big deal since the Skyline pep club was a huge support for the girls. With the score being 30-26 at halftime, the Lady Tigers beat the North Platte Panthers 60-41. The Lady Tigers will now play Wednesday and Thursday in the Class 2 state tournament.

The Lady Tigers in action

Tiger Tribune meet the teacher

Mrs. Maci Parrack

by Faith Moore

Mrs. Maci Parrack is a middle school teacher here at Skyline She’s a Skyline alumna who graduated in 2009. She has 3 kids; two attend school here and one is at home. He turns 1 March 6th. She’s been married for 11 years this June, and she and her husband run a beef cattle farm in Cross Timbers. Her birthday is May 13.

When asked what her hidden talent was, she stated, “I think I can sing Whether the alley cats agree with me or not I don't know.” She claims that she was born and raised here, and she’s had many successes and failures at Skyline, and it shaped her as a young adult in many ways. Her kids attend Skyline. She was bound and determined to “come home” and be with her kids. Her favorite drink is either coffee or Dr Pepper Her favorite store is Maurices. When Mrs. Parrack was asked, “Did you always want to be a teacher, if not what else did you want to be?” she said, “Actually no I grew up always wanting to be a pediatric nurse. I went to nursing school for 3 years before I decided to change into education. I still get to work with kids :) God has a funny way of steering us on the right path.”

Her hobbies include playing basketball, reading books, and chasing kids around This is her 7th year of teaching. She taught at Wheatland for two years, Macks Creek for one year, Joel E. Barber for one year, and Warsaw for three years This is her first year at Skyline. Mrs. Parrack states, “that her favorite subject to teach this far has been social studies and she’s glad to be in the position she is in now!” Her favorite food is hibachi and fried sushi, and her favorite treat is mint chocolate chip ice cream. A fun fact about Mrs. Parrack is she once won 2nd grand prize in a national Nickelodeon contest when she was in first grade.

Tiger Tribune meet the teacher

Mrs. Anna Wynn

by Faith Moore

Mrs. Anna Wynn is a teacher here at Skyline. She has been married for three years. She has two dogs, and she loves playing piano and reading. Her birthday is May 21.

This is the first school she has taught at full time. Her favorite subject to teach is obviously music. When it comes to her favorite meal, she states, “I love pizza. Always pizza.” A fun fact about Mrs. Wynn is that she got the opportunity to meet the queen of England. Her favorite store is Old Navy. Mrs. Wynn’s favorite drink is coffee.

When asked about what brought Mrs. Wynn to Skyline, she said, “Mr. Pursley and I attend the same church. He asked me to consider teaching music for a year, and here I am”. Mrs. Wynn didn’t always want to be a teacher; she actually wanted to be a missionary.

COLLISION REPAIR

DALLAS COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER

MasonJonesandLillianParis

CORVETTE ZR8X

The corvette ZR8X had come to Dallas County Technical Center with scratches and dents. We started this project with sanding the whole car. Once we had finished sanding the whole car, we had to get it ready for paint. We started painting the whole car and it had turn out perfectly We still are doing more work with this vehicle we have a couple more minor things to do then the vehicle will be ready to go back to the owner looking as good as new

2023 G WAGON

The G Wagon was rolled multiple times in the Tunas area, and the whole top half was crushed and dented beyond repair in. The very first thing we did was go over the damage we found that the whole roof and quarter pan need to be completely new. We started cutting the roof and the quarter panel off, once we had completed fixing the damage we order a new roof, quarter panel, and headliner. the headliner had to be replaced do to the roof of the car being crushed. once we had put all the new thing on we had to get everything ready for paint. once we had finished painting it was time to wet sand to make sure there are no uneven spots in the paint. Once we had finally finished with the car it was time for the owner to pick the car up. The owner was very happy with the outcome of the vehicle.

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byTristanFlansburg

SkylineShopClassProjects Shop Talk

InshopDakotaCarlisle, ClaytonRodelander,and TristanFlansburghavebeen workingonanInternational 574.Weswappedoutgas

tanksandfixedthefront mainseal.Wearestilltrying togetitrunningagainafter swappingtanks.

KianaGrimesandSkyler Garrisonhavebeen workingonahogfeeder outattheshop.Itis comingtogetherpretty well.Theyhaven’treally hadmuchdifficultyon buildingit.

Paper Crafts - With Tanner Crawford : Whale

You’ll need one sheet of paper

Fold the top edges to the middle crease

Over the bottom section

Fold the excess triangle right

Turn the paper over

Fold the top edge to the left side

Fold the bottom edges inward

Repeat on the other side

Repeat on other side & unfold

Fold the top point downward

Cut along the triangle’s bottom

Unfold one side

Fold in half along the middle crease

Tuck the excess triangle inward

Unfold

Unfold with the crease upward

Tuck the top section…

Fold the flap upward

Do so on both sides

Fold the right 1/3 inward to middle

Paper Crafts - With Tanner Crawford : Whale

Repeat on the other side

Fold the top point to the middle

Fold the tail perpendicular

Turn the paper over

Fold in half along the middle crease

Fold the tail backward

Fold the whale in half again

Fold the middle flaps down

Fold the tail down at an angle

Open the tail up

Your whale should end up like this

Turn the paper over again

Make sure to fold on the inside

Fold the tip of the tail inward

by Jayden Moppin

QUESTIONOFTHEMONTH

What is the the best quality toothpaste in your opinion?

MADDOXMOORE

CONNORMILLBERN

PAXTONFOSTER

COLGATE CREST COLGATE

by Austin Grandi

Joke of The Month

If at first you do not succeed...

Then skydiving is not for you

Scholar Bowl

Interesting Fact of the Month:

The capital of Myanmar/Burma is Naypyidaw

This month we had a few tournaments. We went to history bowl and got seventh place. In April we travel to Chicago to compete on the national scale.

Eli Hunziger

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

Payton Hass Wins V.F.W. Essay Contest

On March 2, Payton Hass accepted a first place certificate and cash award of $150 at the Galmey V F W for her winning essay.

This year ’ s essay topic was “What are the greatest attributes of our democracy?” Hass read her winning speech at the banquet. You can see her full essay below.

“What are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?”

Democracy is undoubtedly one of the most important attributes of any society In the United States, we have been blessed to live in a Representative Democracy Our voices can be heard, allowing our opinions to shape the course of our nation “Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve,” George Shaw once said It’s our way of life in this society So let me ask you, what has democracy done for you?

Voting is unarguably the foundation of democracy It offers us the opportunity to participate in our government, and allows us to elect representatives who will reflect our concerns and aspirations Across the world, many countries withhold voting from their citizens or rig the system in favor of one party Therefore we should be grateful for this privilege

Moreover, living in a democratic society provides us with an array of freedoms that we often take for granted Many of these freedoms are not enjoyed

by Payton Hass

around the world We often overlook how we are able to choose when and how many children to have In other countries where authoritarian regimes rule, such decisions are regulated or even denied completely This impinges on individual autonomy Furthermore, we are free to access information from various sources to formulate our own opinions Different from countries that control media narratives, we can read, listen to, and believe whatever we desire This freedom of thinking provided by democracy promotes critical thinking, enabling us to make informed decisions as citizens of the United States Another right we take for good is the right to personal property It grants us the privilege to own land and other belongings This ensures our property cannot be unfairly confiscated, thus promoting security and stability of our society These freedoms make seem small, but contribute to our quality of life With them, it makes it more humane and easier to navigate One supreme advantage of democracy is a fair a

and speedy trial, as stated in the 6th Amendment in the United States Constitution This right guarantees us legal representation, even if we cannot afford it, safeguards us from unnecessary delays in the due process, and allows us to have the right to confront our accusers The right to a fair trial ensures the protection of our rights and liberties, allowing our society to be based on justice and equality In countries without democratic systems, having a fair trial can be difficult or even impossible Governments may abuse power for personal or political gain, and individuals may face unfair punishment For example, in non-democracies, authorities can and will hold families of the accused as hostages to extract confessions or conform to their beliefs This abuse of power is not only unethical, but it damages societies

It is crucial to recognize that democracy is not a flawless system, and some people may argue that the United States is experiencing challenges and uncertainties However, we should not use these

difficulties as an excuse to disregard the gifts bestowed upon us by democracy.

Instead, we should use our rights and privileges to actively address the issues we encounter. If we disagree with the state of our country, we have the power to voice our opinions, exercise our right to vote, and support candidates who align with our values and aspirations. Moreover, our democratic system encourages citizen participation to the fullest extent by allowing individuals to run for office, provided they meet the necessary requirements. This inherent potential to enact change is a testament to the strength and beauty of our democracy.

In conclusion, our democracy provides us with rights and freedoms, or blessings, that we should be grateful for every day Not only are we able to participate in our government through voting, but we have the ability to enjoy fundamental freedoms granted to us by democracy Even with its flaws, democracy is meant to be cherished and engaged in Let us be grateful for the gifts bestowed upon us by democracy, and strive to utilize them for the betterment of our country

by Katelin Sutton and Lily Lynn

TEAMS/CONTEST

Floriculture:KaliMcCarty, KatelinSutton,and KaylynnMorehead

DairyFoods:Sarah Williams,EmmaJerrett, andAubreyPartridge

Agronomy:Quincy Hodges,AdaMabary,Lily Pontyer,andColton Whitney

FFAKnowledge:Parker Owen,VictorSutton,and HaileyStokes

Soils:LilyLynn,Holly Hahs,HaleyLong,and JanelleLong

Feb.24-Eldon

Mar.1-Stoutland

Mar.2-Columbia

Mar.5-Marshall

Mar.8-Adrian

Mar.11-Hollister

Mar.13-Mt.VernonSWCenter

Mar.18-HalfwayAreaLDE’s@10am

Mar.23-Hillcrest

Mar.26-SarocoxieAgMech

Apr.4&5-SWDistrictCDE’s@MSU

Apr.6-SWDistrictLDE’s@MSU

Apr.16-19-StateFFAConvention

AgMechanics:DavinDahl, ClaytonRodelander, CarsonGronniger,Ryker Mitchell,Tristan Flansburg,andKiana

Grimes

Camden West

Skyline Fit Check

Camden West is a junior in high school, who likes to wear his NBA and Nike Clothes. You can normally find him wearing these clothes around the school. Camden is a very outgoing young man who isn't scared to “Just do it”.

Price of Clothing

Long sleeve shirt: $35

Shirt: $30

Socks: $10

Shoes: $93

by Jonathan Kelsay

LaneyTucker

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

COACH EGAN

What was your favorite thing about this year's basketball season? We always fought to the end in all of our games.

What do we need to focus on more for next season? More attention on fundamentals.

What’s the main thing that the upcoming freshman needs to prepare for and know, for next season? It is a lot of time and a lot of hard work but it‘s all worth it to work towards your goal as one unit

Interviews by Connor Millbern

COACH KELLEY

What was your favorite thing about this year’s basketball season?

The commendatory with the team, the varsity‘s improvement from last year, and the jv‘s improvement throughout the season with a great win to end the season

AJ DAMPIER

What was your favorite thing about this year’s basketball season?

Overcoming adversity from winning 4 games last season to winning 10 games this season

What’s something that the upcoming freshman needs to prepare for and to know for next season?

They can‘t be so selfish