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Summer Fun Written by Maria Fleck

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Summer is a great time to kick back and relax, but it also has many opportunities to stay active, all while doing something you enjoy. Many of these opportunities are available through Bismarck Parks and Recreation. They have sand volleyball courts open to the public and teams you can join over the summer. They also have several trails open for running, biking, or walking.

Another fun way to stay active is swimming. Bismarck has three outdoor pools open during the summer: the Wachter Wave Pool, the Elks Aquatic Center, and the Hillside Pool. If none of these appeal to you, there are many other options on the Bismarck Parks and Recreation website to help you stay active during the summer.

That’s A Sport?!? Polo: Yay or ‘Neigh’? How to Improve Your Game: Diet Written by David Schwartz Written by Kamryn Hellman Polo is an equestrian sport played on a field which is 300 yards long and 160 yards wide—the largest field size for an organized sport! A match lasts about 1 ½ hours, and it’s divided into time periods called chukkers, each of which is seven minutes long. Because of the intensity of play, players change horses, or “polo ponies”, after each chukker. The ball can be hit at speeds up to 110 miles per hour. Players attempt to get in line with the ball and pass it amongst themselves to ultimately score a goal at the end of the field.

Polo is played in more than sixty countries and enjoyed by more than fifty million people each year.

If that’s not epic enough to make you want to check it out, consider the fact that the sport of polo was probably played by nomadic warriors over two thousand years ago.

I don’t know if I could play such an intense sport, but I might enjoy being in the crowd. At halftime, spectators get to go onto the field to participate in a tradition called ‘divot-stomping’ to help replace the pieces of turf turned up by the horses’ hooves!

Skate All About It Written by Madisyn Rusch

Synchronized skating takes a lot of hard work,but the Ice Chips are pros at it. They just took first at sectionals and second at nationals in February. After those competitions, they got to prepare for and perform their annual Ice Show. The Ice Show took place March 18th through the 20th.The theme was Skate All About It. There were seven synchro teams that performed at the show, including skaters from the age of three years old to seniors in high school. If you are interested in skating, you should definitely check it out!

Most athletes tend to disregard diet because they desire to eat whatever they want. However, diet is very important in athletics and can help improve your game! For starters, during the in-season, athletes need to cut pop, candy, and junk food out of their diets entirely.

“Pop, candy, and junk food are never good for you, because they have too much sugar,” said head track coach, Tavis Freidt, during an interview. Please do not be discouraged, dessert is still okay to have occasionally!

The most important types of foods to include in an athletic diet are proteins and carbohydrates. The protein helps build muscle, while the carbs give an individual the energy they need to perform. The best part about participating in sports is that an athlete gets to eat more. The average person needs about 2,500 calories a day, but athletes need around 4,000-6,000 calories per day, depending upon which sport they play. For best performance, athletes need to limit their carb intake about 24 hours before a competition and they need to have their last big meal about 4 hours before competition.

Hydrating yourself is just as important as watching your diet. Athletes need to start drinking water several days before their competition. This will help reduce cramps and allow them to always be at their best. Gatorade is not as important as it seems. Athletes should not drink it during competition, but it does help replenish electrolytes after the competition. Overall, the most important thing to remember is to get enough calories a day from the right foods and to stay hydrated!

Three Hundred and One (Act) Written by Audrey Wentz

After a year of patiently waiting, it is once again time for the one-act play. Directed

by Mr. Jordan Vetter, this year’s one-act is a play called, “Three Hundred and One”. It’s a fun play about bowling and is full of laughs and relationship drama. As Mr. Vetter states, “The play takes something that everyone has done, which is bowling, and adds some relationship drama. The bowling motif also makes it easy when figuring out the costumes and set pieces, since everyone has already experienced the sights and sounds of a bowling alley!”

Emilie Voeller, a senior in one-act, spoke about her experience saying, “I love getting a chance to be on-stage and portray a character that’s different from who I am… also I just really like to be able to spend time with all these cool kids.”

“Three Hundred and One” will be performed at the One-Act Play Competition in Devil’s Lake on April 5th. With the competition starting on April 3rd, St. Mary’s is the last to perform. Best of luck to the cast and crew!

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Senior Spotlight Written by Anthony Vecchia and Megan Krantz

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Regan Bradley- Tennis Q: If there’s one lesson you’ve learned from tennis, what is it?

A: I have learned that your teammates are some of the greatest people you will ever meet. They are there for you through wins and losses, every step of the way.

Q: Do you have a favorite memory about your high school tennis career?

A: My favorite memory was taking fifth at state last year with Emily Bichler. We made the All-State Team as well. It is a memory that I will cherish.

Q: What stands out about your senior year in tennis?

A: My senior year will be memorable. All the “last” matches will hit me hard, but I am ready to create some lasting memories.

Alexandra Reichert- Choir Q: What’s your favorite part about singing in the choir?

A: I love being able to develop not only as a singer, but also as a choir throughout the year.

It’s so much fun getting to grow through a variety of pieces and getting close to your fellow choir members.

Q: Do you plan to continue singing through college?

A: Yes! I plan to sing in the choir at the College of St. Benedict’s in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Q: Who has been your biggest influence during your years in choir?

A: Mrs. Boechler. When I first joined choir, I was so shy. I would never have considered singing a solo. I learned everything from her, and I have grown so much as a musician in the last four years thanks to her.

Sydney Aberle- Cheer Q: How long have you been cheering?

A: This is my first year in cheer.

Q: Who has been your biggest influence during your cheer career?

A: Definitely my coaches. They’ve taught me how to work hard and to do better than my best.

Q: You are in a unique position- you get to compete alongside your sister. How has it been being teammates with Jordan?

A: I love it!

Victor Fleck- Golf Q: How long have you played golf?

A: I’ve played for 3½ years.

Q: What’s your favorite memory from golf?

A: My favorite memory is when I made a hole in one my sophomore year at the state tournament.

Q: Are you planning on golfing after high school?

A: No. I’ll be a pre-med student and won’t have time to golf!

Sam Wilke- Track Q: How long have you been in track?

A: I’ve been in track for 7 years.

Q: What events do you participate in?

A: I run the 400, 800, and 1600 meter events.

Q: What are your goals for your senior year?

A: I am hoping to win a state title this year.

Marcus Kopp- Hockey Q: Are you planning on playing hockey after high school?

A: Yes. I’ll play on a local team.

Q: Who has been your biggest influence during your hockey career?

A: My coaches. They’re always pushing my team and I to do great things.

Q: What has been different about your senior year?

A: I was put into more of a leadership role as a senior this year, and it’s strange think that it’s the last time the boys and I will get to play together as a team.

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Feature How to Maximize Attending Graduation Open Houses Written by Jordan Aberle Graduation season is upon us, which means it is almost time to say goodbye to all of our beloved seniors. However, before we bid our farewells, we go to open houses, and if you ask me, they are probably the best part about graduation season. It is imperative that you plan your open house route according to the most important thing about them: the food.

The first thing you should do is line up all of your open house invitations in order of the time when each takes place. After that, figure out who is serving the best food in each time slot. You should probably plan out where you want to eat your meals at, and then plan the rest of the open houses you are attending geographically, so you aren’t driving all over the place for no reason whatsoever. After you have all of this planned out, sit back, relax, and attend all the open houses you can without running out of gas.

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Trivia of the Month Written by Lauren Nordberg

Ask Father Written by Eden Volk

1.The Catholic Church has how many sacraments of initiation?

A. 4 C. 3 B. 2 D. 1

Q: What is your favorite part about being a priest?

A: Coming to SMCHS each day.

2. What kinds of healing can take place through the charisms of healing by the power of the Holy Spirit?

A. Physical C. Spiritual B. Psychological D. All of the Above

Q: If you were not a priest what would you be doing?

A: I would either be a teacher or a funeral director.

3. What was the name of Moses’s brother?

A. Joshua C. Aaron B. Daniel D. Ishmael

Q: What is your hidden talent?

A: I can name all the U.S. presidents in a row by last name.

4. What prophet preached naked?

A. Jacob C. Hosea B. Isaiah D. Jeremiah 5. Paul said to “walk by the _____”, and then one will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

A. Spirit C. Light B. Law D. Lord

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Religion Saint of the Month: Catherine of Siena Written by Bethany Materi Feast Day: April 29th Patron of: Fire Prevention, Illness, and Nurses

At an early age, St. Catherine began to pray. She had mystical experiences where she could see guardian angels as clearly as people. At age seven, she made a promise of chastity. When she was fifteen, Catherine’s parents wanted her to marry but she refused and cut her hair short to worsen her appearance.

Her parents allowed her to do as she pleased and she joined the Third Order of St. Dominic, a religious society where the women lived out of their own homes.

St. Catherine remained in her room praying for three years, never leaving except to go to Mass and confession. She received a vision where she was told to enter public life and to help the poor and sick. She received the stigmata, but prayed that it would be concealed from human eyes. St. Catherine helped to convince the Pope in Avignon to return the Papacy to Rome. She composed over 400 letters and is a Doctor of the Church. On April 29th, 1380, she contracted a mysterious and painful illness and died at the age of 33.

Prayer: Most Holy Spirit, source of unity in the Blessed Trinity, through the prayers of Saint Catherine, may the Church always be a sign of unity in faith and morals under the leadership of the Holy Father, the divinely chosen authority who speaks in the name of Jesus Christ, who with the Father and the Son lives and reigns forever. Amen.

The Holy Doors of Mercy Written by Lauren Nordberg

As many people have observed, there is something new and special about the doors at the Cathedral Church here in Bismarck. People may have questioned them, asking – “What is so extraordinary about them?” or “What do they even do?” These doors are quite extraordinary and can do tremendous things.

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, designated this year as a Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy throughout the Church.

In this announcement, he also stated that specific Doors of Mercy would be designated at each parish. Bishop David Kagan chose the Cathedral door as a Door of Mercy for the Holy Year.

These doors offer an amazing opportunity. If a person follows a given set of conditions and walks through the doors, he or she receives the Jubilee Indulgence available during the Jubilee of Mercy. The conditions for receiving this indulgence are: 1) Must be a baptized Catholic in the state of grace 2) Must attend confession within several days before or after entering the doors 3) Must internally possess a detachment from and rejection of sin at time of the work 4) Must pray for the intention of the Holy Father, and recite one Our Father and one Hail Mary 5) Must receive Holy Communion within several days before or after entering the doors The Holy Doors of Mercy are a true gift, and are indeed quite extraordinary and capable of tremendous things. The gift that they offer is literally life changing!

entertainment Larson Squared Written by Madison Baumgartner Messenger: What is it like having your son/mom in class?

Stacy Larson: It is business as usual. At the end of the day, I am just a teacher and he is just a student. The one thing that occurs often is using the “I am texting my dad” excuse.

Anders Larson: It is a little weird just because I am not really used to her in the school setting just yet. It is also a little intimidating for me because she is my mother.

M: How do you interact in the hallway?

S. Larson: I usually do not see him. I’m not sure if that means he purposefully ignores me or not, but I do get to see him every day in my class.

A. Larson: We don’t.

M: What is it like to have students that you teach over at your house?

S. Larson: I don’t mind it, but usually Anders just goes and hangs out at friends’ houses.

M: Is it weird now to have friends over given that your mom is their teacher?

A. Larson: Probably, but I usually just go over to other people’s houses. They don’t come to mine.

M: Do you expect more from your son in class?

S. Larson: Of course! I expect him to do well because I know he is smart. Being good at science just runs in his genes.

M: What do you call her in class? Does “mom” ever slip?

A. Larson: I only call her mom. It’s just easier that way.

YAAS Honestly: How to Survive Until the End of the School Year Written by Brianna Scherr and Anna Frohlich 1. Keep up the momentum. Once summer is here, you can literally lay around, gain weight, and do nothing all day long. You’ve made it this far, so you might as well keep going.

2. Everyone has spring fever. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. We feel you, man!

3. Keep in mind that now is the time they shut off the boilers downstairs. Be prepared for cold classrooms.

4. If you need another thing to keep you going, just think of the satisfaction you will feel after burning all those papers and notes at the end of the year bonfire.

Jeanne: THE REAL DEAL Written by Riley McLean

Jeanne Becker has been the secretary at St. Mary’s Central High School for as long as anyone can remember. She is the backbone of our entire school system. By keeping us all on track with the announcements, messages in the office, and tardy slips, Jeanne is the crucial piece in maintaining the standard of excellence for which St. Mary’s is known. In other words, our school could not function properly without Jeanne. However, many students do not fully understand nor appreciate all that Jeanne does for those who attend SMCHS.

I spoke with Jeanne to get her take on what she does for the school and why she enjoys it so much: “Being the secretary for our school is a job that involves a lot of activity and it constantly keeps me busy, which I love! I also love the people I work with and I enjoy seeing the kids of St. Mary’s every day.”

I don’t think anybody knows where our school would be without Jeanne and all of the outstanding work that she completes. Thank you, Jeanne, for all that you do to make the lives of our students easier! We love you!

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How to Face Your Impending Adulthood Written by Megan Krantz

With graduation just around the corner, the senior class is faced with one of the biggest questions of all time: “How do I ‘adult’?” Have no fear! I, a seventeen-year-old high school student with no life experience but complete confidence that I’m one-hundred percent correct, am here to help! I hope all the current seniors find this helpful, and I recommend that the underclassmen cut this article out, hang it on the fridge, and make copies for all of their closest friends, neighbors, and complete strangers.

Step 1: Go to the nearest grocery store, walk inside, and buy a pint of Ben and Jerry’s (I recommend cookie dough).

Then, go home and cry while eating the entire thing and watching a High School Musical marathon. Being a grownup is hard and scary, and nothing can comfort you better than Troy and Gabriella falling in love over and over again while singing catchy tunes and dancing in perfectly choreographed dance routines with the rest of the school.

Step 2: Find yourself a real, authentic adult. I’m willing to bet that you live with at least one, and they generally respond to “Mom” and/or “Dad”. If not, there’s also a school full of teachers who love and care about you and would be more than willing to help you. It’s a crazy thought—that parents and teachers are people, too. I was also shocked when I found out, but it’s true. I promise.

Step 3: Succeed out of spite. Everyone needs something to inspire them, and if you don’t really have anything to motivate you or you’re really good at procrastinating, do everything just to spite the haters (even though you probably don’t have haters). Prove that you are better than your (imaginary) haters think you are.

Step 4: Remember that, while you may technically be an adult, you are still just a kid. Being able to vote and buy lottery tickets doesn’t really mean a whole lot. There is so much of the world left to discover and you have seen practically none of it. Never stop learning.

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