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Wednesday, November 2 1:00 PM - Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt. Workshop Thursday, November 3 7:00 PM - NMS Fall Musical Friday, November 4 7:00 PM - NMS Fall Musical Monday, November 7 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 8 6:00 PM - Planning/Zoning Meeting Wednesday, November 9 1:00 PM - Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt. Workshop 7:00 PM - Park Board Meeting Thursday, November 10 7:00 PM - HHS Fall Play - The Diary of Anne Frank Friday, November 11 9:00 AM - Veteran’s Day Program, HHS Gym 7:00 PM - HHS Fall Play - The Diary of Anne Frank ALL CITY OFFICES CLOSED Saturday, November 12 7:00 - HHS Fall Play - The Diary of Anne Frank Tuesday, November 15 7:00 PM - Journey 3rd Grade Concert @ NMS PAC 7:00 PM - Freedom 5th Grade Music Concert @ HHS PAC Wednesday, November 16 1:00 PM - Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt. Workshop Thursday, November 17 7:00 PM - Liberty 5th Grade Music Concert 7:00 PM - Journey 5th Grade Music Concert @ NMS PAC Monday, November 21 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Wednesday, November 23 EARLY OUT Thursday, November 24 - 25 NO SCHOOL, CITY OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, November 29 7:00 PM - NMS Winter Concert Wednesday, November 30 1:00 PM - Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt. Workshop

Thankful To Be Living In Harrisburg ADRIENNE MCKEOWN, PRESIDENT, HARRISBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Just last week, my family and I celebrated a milestone. We have now been Harrisburg residents for 10 years.

When my husband and I moved out here with our then 4-monthold daughter, we were looking for a small town and a small school where we could raise her in a safe environment and where we would get to know our neighbors—even if those “neighbors” lived across town. Well, the small school idea didn’t quite pan out.

And with Harrisburg being the fastest growing community in the state of South Dakota, some might argue that the title “small town” doesn’t quite fit anymore either. However, what has remained the same over the past ten years is the friendly, community atmosphere where neighbors watch out for neighbors, where residents are encouraged to become involved in the community, and where the local businesses invest in the people who live here.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this month, I want to extend my thanks to the people who make Harrisburg a great place to live.

We have city employees who literally work through 100-year floods and 18 inch snowfalls to keep our city running. We have dedicated teachers who give tirelessly to educate our large population of young people. We have

Honoring The Victorious Veterans ASHLEY O’CONNOR November 11, 1918, was a day to remember for the Americans. A day to stand strong, feel proud, and give back. Although, at times people can take multiple situations for granted. We have to remember that the way standards are now are not how they have always been. Remembering all the men who fought for us and all the families who lost loved ones is important. Even though we all have the chance to be brave during different situations, such as our very own teachers at HHS have demonstrated for all of us, it can be difficult. Brave, confident, and strong are only some of the

citizens who volunteer to serve on boards that work to make the community better—the Parks Board, the Library Board, the Harrisburg Days Foundation, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and of course our Economic Development/Chamber Board. We have an active volunteer fire department and an American Legion full of veterans who have put others’ lives before their own.

And we have a growing business community (have you heard we’re building a Fareway grocery store?) that works together to make Harrisburg better. Throughout the year, our nearly 100 Chamber members sponsor several events for the children and families in our community. They don’t make money by hosting Easter egg hunts or trick-or-treating or by bringing Santa to town for pancakes. They do it because it fosters a sense of community, and it makes Harrisburg a better place to live.

They do it because they care about the future of Harrisburg and the families who live here.

So during this month of giving thanks, I thank each and every one of our Chamber members for your investment in our community as well as all of the residents who step forward to serve in various capacities. Ten years later, my family (which now includes two more children) and I are so grateful to be living in Harrisburg and to have the privilege to work with you to develop the future of our community. Together, we make Harrisburg a great place to call home.

words that describe the people who has lost their lives for us.

I am glad that HHS takes time to teach us about the importance of Veterans Day; I am a proud member of HHS choir and am thankful that I am able to be a part of the ceremony. I know many HHS students either have someone in their family who served or know of someone who currently serves. I, however, have multiple family members who serve for our country, and I am very proud of them. This year’s Veterans Day speaker is Mr. Ryan Rollinger. HHS students, staff, and community members are all welcome to join us for the Veteran’s Day Program, hosted by the National Honor Society. Join us November 11th at 9am in the high school gymnasium!

IN THIS ISSUE

Upcoming Events Honoring the Victorious Veterans City Contact Information

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Harrisburg Community Library Corner Animal Ordinance Harrisburg Consumer Water/Sewer Bills Street Light Outages Harrisburg City Compost Site Snow Removal Parking Ban

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Tiger Nation Update

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Community

District

High School Sports 2016 BOYS ALL ESD SOCCER TEAM 2016 GIRLS ALL ESD SOCCER TEAM You Got ‘Slaughtered’ Game, Set, Match Tiger Vision A Home run Softball Season

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Harrisburg FCCLA Members Attend Fall Leadership Training FCCLA: Impacting Harrisburg and Beyond This Year in Student Council Old MacDonald’s Farm Ag Swag HOSA Happenings Tiger Varieties Marching to Success The Newbies

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Ahoy Bookaneers! What ARRGGH you Reading?

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Technology Evolves Cub’s Closet Homecoming at Liberty Meet Liberty’s New Principal Mr. Aaron Weaver What’s So Special?

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Robotics: Coming to a School Near You

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High School Clubs

Journey Elementary Liberty Elementary

South Middle School

Freedom Elementary Managing Two Schools

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City Contact Information CITY WEBSITE – www.harrisburgsd.gov Make sure to “Like” The City of Harrisburg on Facebook for city notices at: http://bit.ly/CityOfHarrisburg Mayor: Julie Burke-Bowen Email: Julie.BurkeBowen@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-743-5872 ext. 20 Ward I Alderpersons: Ryan Berg Email: Ryan.Berg@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-743-5872 ext. 23 Ryan Wolbrink Email: ryan.wolbrink@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-743-5872 ext. 21 Ward II Alderperson: Allison Sanderson Email: Allison.Sanderson@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-743-5872 ext. 24 Ryan Olson Email: Ryan.Olson@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-743-5872 ext. 22 Council Meetings: City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be scheduled for the following Tuesday.

City Offices Locations/Hours City/Finance Office: 301 E Willow Street Phone Number: 605-743-5872 Monday – Thursday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fridays – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

City Maintenance: 801 S Prairie Street Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Police - Lincoln County Sheriff Dispatch (Non Emergency) – 764-2664 Emergency – 911 HELP!Line – 211 SD One Call – 811 Post Office – 743-2791 Community Library – 767-7910

The City of Harrisburg contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.

In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency calls, dial 605-7642664 for dispatch.

Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked.

Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN. Reminder: Any chance of two inches of snow or blowing snow may trigger a snow alert, all vehicles should be removed from city streets to avoid ticketing and towing!!

HELP!Line Center is available 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week for any personal or family crisis. Dial 211

Publicly submitted articles do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or beliefs of the Harrisburg School District. The Harrisburg School District has the right to decline publication of advertisements and/or articles that are deemed inappropriate for publication in the Tiger Times.

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Harrisburg Community Library Corner

BY SUZANNE ANDERSON Save the Date: Santa is coming to the library for a special event, Friday night, December 2. The event runs from 6:30-8:00 with a special story time at 6:45 and time to visit with Santa, get a treat, and do a craft (or two).

November’s Book Club book choice is “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult.

The book club will meet to discuss the book on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 in the conference room by the library. The library is also back to fall hours: Monday-Thursday 9-3; 4-7, Friday 4-7, & Saturday 10-12. Thanksgiving holiday hours will have the Library closed Thursday-Saturday, November 24-26, returning to regular hours on Monday, November 28.

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Animal Ordinance The City of Harrisburg is contracted with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in Sioux Falls.

Any lost animals or animals in violation of city ordinances will be brought to SFAHS, (605) 338-4441.

Each Pet License Application shall be submitted with a license fee according to the following schedule: Neutered/spayed cat or dog: $ 5.00 Unneutered/unsprayed cat or dog: $ 10.00. Licenses and tags may be obtained at City Hall. All licenses are up for renewal on January 1st each year!

It is a violation for any person who owns or who has under his care any animal to allow said animal to run at large. Any animal shall either be on a leash or tether controlled by a person, or properly secured to a leash which has been tied to an immovable object, or confined within an enclosure sufficient to keep said animal restrained from escaping such enclosure. The fine for an animal running at large is $100.00.

The City and Sheriff’s Department receive many complaints of barking dogs.

It is a violation of regulations for any person owning or possessing any animal to permit such animal to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood by barking, howling, crowing, crying, or making other loud or unusual noises.

The person in charge with the care or control of any animal, shall remove and dispose of in a sanitary manner any excreta deposited by such animal upon said person’s property no less frequently than every three days and upon any public or other person’s private property immediately after excretion. Anyone walking an animal on public or private property other than his own must carry with him visible means of cleaning up any excreta left by the animal. The fine for not promptly removing and properly disposing any excreta is $50.00.

You may find a copy of all the current City Ordinances on the city website www.harrisburgsd.gov. Check out the city’s Dog Park located at 805 Kent Street.

Harrisburg Consumer Water/Sewer Bills All utility water/sewer bills are due on the twentieth (20th) day of the month.

If bills are not paid by the due date, a twenty (20) percent penalty shall be assessed the following day. If a bill for utility services is not paid in full the customer shall be given notice by mail or by personal service by posting on the property that service shall be terminated within five (5) working days of the date of posting. Failure to pay all charges and penalties will result in disconnection of services. All utilities disconnected for nonpayment must pay a reconnect fee plus payment in full of the amount owed on the account before any utilities will be reconnected. Reconnections will be made only during business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday.

Street Light Outages To report a street light outage in any area other than the Greyhawk Estates Addition, please call Xcel Energy at 1-800-960-6235 or visit their website at www.xcelenergy.com. To report street light outages in the Greyhawk Estates Addition please call Southeastern Electric at 1-800-333-2859.

Harrisburg City Compost Site Residents living within the city limits of Harrisburg only!

The Harrisburg City Compost Site located at 801 S Prairie Street – Harrisburg Maintenance Facility will be open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Seasonal site. Please do not leave your bags by the gate if it is closed.

Only items allowed at this site are branches, grass clippings, and leaves.

No plastic bags or garbage!

Absolutely no other materials! This is not a dump site and those caught dumping would be in violation and turned over to the authorities. There is the possibility of closing the site for everyone if the rules are not followed.

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Snow Removal Parking Ban The City of Harrisburg will declare a “Snow Alert” when an accumulation of 2” is either forecast for the city or should the city have no prior forecast warning, when the snow plows are dispatched. This could also include blowing or drifting snow that would require plowing.

All on-street parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the streets, regardless of the directional run of that street. Vehicles left on the street are subject to being ticketed and towed. Parking may resume after the snow alert has ended.

Vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances are subject to ticketing during the entire duration of the snow alert.

Towing of vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances will start 24 hours AFTER the ticket has been issued.

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When it is snowing, or snow is in the forecast, refrain from parking on city streets and alleys.

Check our city website for snow alert notices. www.harrisburgsd.gov Expect snowplows to make unanticipated maneuvers such as backing up and making wide turns. The amber warning lights on snow removal equipment are there to alert motorists and remind them to yield the right of way.

Stay at least 70 feet (4 car lengths) back when you are following behind snowplows and other snow removal equipment so the maintenance vehicle driver can see you. Remember that snowplow drivers have limited vision from inside their vehicles.

crosswalks, driveways or parking lots onto public streets. It is a violation of City Ordinances.

Mailboxes If a resident wishes to have mail delivery to his/her home, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to put up and maintain their mailbox in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Harrisburg City Post Office.

The City of Harrisburg is not responsible for repairing or replacing any mailboxes damaged due to snow removal. We request that you make

Do not travel beside snowplows or other snow removal equipment. They can veer sideways very easily by force of the snow on the plow blade.

Be patient. City crews are working to make the streets safe for everyone!

Remove snow, ice from sidewalks, crosswalks and around fire hydrants on your property within 48 hours of snowfall.

DO NOT shovel or blow snow from sidewalks,

sure your mailboxes are completely upright and are properly maintained.

Chapter 6.03 – Snow Removal

6.0301 Duty to Remove. It shall be the duty of the owner, tenant, or person in possession of any property abutting on any sidewalk to keep such sidewalk and boulevard free from snow and to cause any accumulated

snow to be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the termination of any snowfall, or snow accumulation. 6.0302 Disposal of Snow. It shall be the duty of the property owner, tenant, or person in possession of any public or private driveway, parking lot or parking area or boulevard to dispose of accumulated snow upon such property in such manner that any snow when removed shall not be deposited upon any sidewalk or within or upon any public street or alley, after such public street or alley has been cleared of snow by grading of such snow away from the curb or picking up and carrying away of such snow by the City, or in a manner that will obstruct or interfere with the passage or vision of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.

6.0303 Removal Costs Assessed. In the event any owner, tenant, or person in possession of any property shall neglect or fail to or refuse to remove such snow or ice within the time provided, the City may issue a citation for such violation and may authorize such removal with the costs to be assessed against the abutting property owner.

(SDCL 9-30-5)

Snow Alert & Removal Notices In the event of a ‘Snow Alert’ the City will notify: www.HarrisburgSD.gov City of Harrisburg, South Dakota Facebook KELO TV KSFY TV KSOO AM 1140 and KSOO-FM 99.1 FM KYBB 102.7 FM KKLS “HOT” 104.7 FM “The Mix” 97.3 FM KIKN 100.5 FM KDEZ “Easy” 100.1 FM KXRB AM 1000

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Tiger Nation’s mission to financially support the students who participate in Harrisburg’s extra curricular activities never ends. Next up on our agenda is A Prairie Christmas, Saturday, December 10, shows at 2pm and 5pm in our top notch high school Performing Arts Center. This will be another amazing holiday performance from our Harrisburg high school choir under the expert guidance of our own radio personality Jeff Gould and choir director Libbie Gould. General admission seats will be $7.50 and reserved seats will be on sale for $10. Please keep posted for on-line general admission ticket sales, but for reserved seats, please ask your neighborhood choir student. Any families or businesses who wish to assist financially with this premiere event, please visit our website wearetigernation.com for advertising space in the A Prairie Christmas printed program. Senior parents who wish to place a specific ad for their son or daughter may also do so for a $25 fee.

Our November monthly Tiger Nation meeting will be Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm in the high school library. All those in attendance sign in for their students’ extra curricular activity which earns allocated dollars in the spring. We will discuss final plans for A Prairie Christmas program, as well as upcoming plans for winter sport fun promotion nights. The group will be looking ahead to the South Dakota Youth Track and Field Championships on May 20, 2017 and the Tiger Nation Golf Outing slated Friday, June 9th, 8am shotgun start at Spring Creek.

Volunteers are always needed for all of the above and those hours of your time also directly account for dollars handed to your son and/or daughter’s extra curricular activities.

Tiger Nation is so honored to have handed out over $42,000 in the last twelve months to the student groups and several items needed at Harrisburg high school. In April, your booster club wrote a check for over $30,000 to athletic and fine arts extra curricular groups. Tiger Nation paid for the glass shelving in the gorgeous new trophy case donated from Showplace Wood Products. The new golf cart being used on our football/soccer turf was covered with dollars from Tiger Nation and the State Farm Drive campaign.

The record boards displayed in our gymnasium and at the outdoor stadium are courtesy of Tiger Nation and community donors who understood the need to honor our past and present athletic accomplishments.

Consider attending a meeting, sign up to volunteer at any of our fundraisers, check out our website at wearetigernation.com, and/or join the booster club that makes a difference!

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1oo% of first-time, full-time freshmen receive financial aid.

UPCOMING CAMPUS PREVIEW DAYS AND FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS 4

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Congratulations, Tigers!

Fall sports are finishing up the season strong!

Congratulations to all of our teams!

Boys’ Golf

Karter Lein, 12th Place at AA State Tournament

Girls’ Tennis

Hannah Markman, 7th Place in Singles

Cross Country

Flight #4 at AA State Tournament

Alexander Auch, 7th Place at AA State Meet

Sydney Rott, 6th Place in Singles

Football

Flight #1 at AA State Tournament

Tiger Football Team, ESD 11AA Conference Champions

Macy Rott and Zoe Donelan, 5th Place in Doubles

Volleyball

Flight #3 at AA State Tournament

Tiger Volleyball Team, ESD Conference Champions

Brooke Harmer and Hannah Markman, Consolation Champions in Doubles Flight #2 at AA State Tournament

Sydney Rott and Megan Parsons, 7th Place in Doubles Flight #1 at AA State Tournament

PRESENTS

Saturday, December 10, 2016 performances @ 2pm & 5pm Reserved seats $10 general admission $7.50 @ Harrisburg High School Performing arts center featuring 200 voice choir directed by radio personality

Jeff Gould

ALL proceeds benefit hhs choir & fellow Extra-curricular activities

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High School Sports 2016 BOYS ALL ESD SOCCER TEAM NAME Marcus Hluchy Tyson Miller Jesse Margolies Parker Aman Kolton Haselhorst Micah Van Hemert Tucket Loosbrock Ben Vukovich Reece Weber Nate Eki-Bwangoy Noah Peterson Win Storm Baht Eh Kin Seth Paulson Ivan Blanchette Blake Wirtjes Sawyer Strait Treyson Slate Cole Lewno Iaasc Schultz Gabe Wenzlaff Zachary Palmer (Goalie) Jace Larson (Goalie)

GRADE 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 12

SCHOOL Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Brandon Valley Brandon Valley Brookings Brookings Brookings Harrisburg Huron Huron Mitchell Pierre T. F. Riggs Watertown Watertown Yankton Yankton Yankton Yankton Aberdeen Central Brookings

BOYS SOCCER RANKINGS 1. Aberdeen Central

8-0-0

T2. Brookings

6-2-0

T2. Yankton

5-1-2

T4. Brandon Valley

4-3-1

T4. Watertown

3-2-3

2016 GIRLS ALL ESD SOCCER TEAM NAME Deborah Wills Allie Zueger Jadyn Brandon Grace Imbery Hillary Mantone Bre Langenhorst Hope Jackmon Samantha Taylor Klara Beinhron Kaitlyn Bravek Lindsay Farrell Elisebeth Dickson Seemela Novak Joana Zanin Tori Thorpe Emily Mikkelsen Brooke Miller Alexandra Allison Sarah Boes Madason Tessier Linze Cowman Britney Bradwisch Skya Jandt (Goalie) Mackenzie Rath (Goalie)

1-5-2

8. Huron

1-6-1

9. Mitchell

0-7-1

SCHOOL Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Aberdeen Central Brandon Valley Brandon Valley Brandon Valley Brookings Brookings Harrisburg Huron Mitchell Pierre T. F. Riggs Pierre T. F. Riggs Pierre T. F. Riggs Pierre T. F. Riggs Pierre T. F. Riggs Watertown Yankton Yankton Yankton Abderdeen Central Pierre T. F. Riggs

GIRLS SOCCER (ESD TEAM RECORD) RANKINGS

6.

Pierre 2-4-2 7. Harrisburg

GRADE 10 12 11 11 11 9 12 10 12 12 11 12 9 11 12 10 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 10

1. Aberdeen Central

8-0-0

2. Pierre

7-1-0

3. Brandon Valley

6-2-0

4. Yankton

5-3-0

5. Brookings

3-4-1

6. Watertown

3-5-0

7. Harrisburg

2-5-1

8. Mitchell

1-7-0

9. Huron

0-8-0

HHS Girls’ Soccer Reached Its Season Goals KALLEE BUSHFIELD The HHS girl’s soccer season kicked off with captains’ practices starting in late June. Desiree Parmenter, the new head coach, identified what goals she had for the year: “My main goals for the team going into the season were to establish a positive culture, perseverance and unity.” The schedule was lined up with tough opponents; everyone worked daily to prepare for what was ahead.

However, practicing, strategizing, and competing were not the only activities the group carried out. On August 17th, a majority of the team worked at the Sioux Falls Food Pantry, where they packaged 7,000 pounds of food in

only an hour and a half. “That was an amazing experience for the girls to participate in,” says Parmenter. The team also aimed to stay as healthy as possible. Athletic trainer Kyle Wiebesiek spoke with the girls about pregame nutrition, while Parmenter worked on ACL prevention. Despite all of these efforts, the soccer team still suffered from a plethora of injuries. Parmenter was proud of how the entire team recovered from the obstacles. “The girls rose to the occasion and continued to stay positive,” she said.

Next season, Parmenter hopes to see another full roster and continue to improve on the skills the team has focused on this year. Anyone who is willing to give their best effort, learn more about soccer, and keep a positive attitude is welcome to come and try out. To keep up with the soccer team’s games and other activities, follow them on Twitter (@ hhsgirlsoccer) and Instagram (@hhsgirlssoccer).

Preparation For State JOSH KRULL Saturday, October 22, the Harrisburg cross country team ran at the AA state meet in Huron. For the cross country team, the state meet is the most important meet of the two month long season. However, the two weeks in-between ESD and state are key to success in state. Alex Auch, a senior on the cross country team, said “Our training going into state really begins to cut down our miles and increase our speed work; this is to prevent late injuries and prime our legs.”

Alex has run for Harrisburg for many years and has lots of experience in state.

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to achieve them as a team. The cross country team has team goals; they also have individual goals. The varsity team is one of the youngest in the state. With such a young team, the focus is on running well as a team, rather than winning the meet. This will be Alex’s last high school cross country meet so to him it holds more of a meaning because of that, and he has an opportunity to do very well. This year Alex would like to get top three in the state meet. Once the gun sounds, it will be all focus from him.

Two weeks before the state meet Harrisburg ran in the ESD conference meet in Mitchell, which is another very important meet. ESD is a great measuring point for the team to see how they need to prepare for state.

Overall, the team did very well with many runners getting personal bests and three runners who placed All Conference. Alex was one of those three and won first place in CONTINUED ON PAGE 11, SEE CROSS COUNTRY the meet. He got a new

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10, CROSS COUNTRY personal best and a new school record for the 5K in cross country. “ESD this year was one of the best runs I have ever run, and I am trying to keep that momentum going as we prepare for state.” The team tried to keep their

same mentality, avoid injury, increase speed work, and meet their goals while going into the state cross country meet.

Tumbling Into Competitive Cheer MADISYN HEYN Next year Harrisburg High School will be introducing competitive cheer as an extracurricular activity.

Eve Becker, the HHS cheer coach, explains, “As our

high school population continues to increase, more activities have been added to stay competitive with other schools our size and meet the interest of our students.” For competitive cheer, participants will have to learn a routine. The cheer routine includes the actions of stunting, tumbling, and jumping. The cheer team goes competitions and gets judged by a panel of judges on the routines difficulty and execution.

The teams range from six to twenty-

six people. The competitive cheer team will be competing against Brandon Valley, SF O’Gorman, SF Lincoln, RC Stevens, SF Washington and more. To prepare for the cheer season, Becker explained, “Our sideline team learned a routine to perform at Homecoming that will be very similar to routines at the competitive level.” Becker has been in contact with several coaches in the area; she is asking questions to gain more knowledge

of competitive cheer. Because the school is adding a new sport, they will be hiring an assistant coach, purchasing necessary equipment and uniforms, organizing a practice location, and creating a schedule.

If interested, tryouts for competitive cheer will be held in March.

You Got ‘Slaughtered’ On Tuesday, October 13, 2016, Samantha Slaughter slammed her 1000th kill to the gym floor in an ESD conference volleyball match against the Brookings Bobcats. Accepting this prestigious

honor with humility and poise, Slaughter showed her appreciation to her parents, teammates, and coaches. Slaughter and fellow senior, McKenna Mathiesen, continue to lead the #1 ranked Tigers on their hunt for a state title.

Unfinished Business BROOKLYN BOLLWEG The main goal of every high school athletic team in the nation is to win a state championship.

For the Tiger Volleyball team, this is especially true. Harrisburg’s volleyball team is in the pursuit of a state title, as they are ranked #1 going into the last part of their season. The state tournament is on November 17th, 18th, and 19th in Brookings, and the Tigers have been preparing for it since July.

When Madison Wassink, junior outside hitter, was asked what a state championship would mean to her, she responded with, “A

Game, Set, Match BROOKE HARMER The Harrisburg girls’ tennis team experienced a great start to their season. The district built eight brand new tennis courts behind the Harrisburg High School for the new tennis program. The girls’ tennis team did not exist until last year; they did not win against one team in their first season. However, this season they have a winning record, which is a huge improvement. “They

state championship would mean that all of our hard work has finally paid off. I think that it would be a great accomplishment not only for our team but also for our school.”

The main team goal of theirs is the state championship; however, playing every game along the way to their maximum potential is also a focus. The Tiger Volleyball team will continue to strive for the state title and look forward to winning the small victories along the way. The District Championship is on November 5th at seven o’clock, and the Tigers hope to win that game as well. With hard work, determination, and the support of the community, a state championship is most definitely within reach.

work really hard and it is fun seeing their hard work pay off,” said Matthew Termansen, the head coach of the tennis team.

Termansen has played tennis his whole life and likes coaching a sport that kids can play their entire life. The tennis players practice every day after school that they do not have a match. They worked and played very hard because they wanted to do well at not only the ESD tournament but also state.

PHOTOS COURTESY JON KLEMME

HHS Racking Up Points MARIAH SPOTANSKE

On the way to reaching their success goal, the 2016 girls tennis team took 9th at state compared to getting 21st last year. Even though Harrisburg High School has had the tennis team for the past two years, they are making their mark this year. Some of the girls took personal lessons; all of the girls went to open gym over the summer and worked very hard on their Doubles.

The coach, Mr. Termansen, and the players’ goal by next year is to place in the Top Six and to win a plaque for the school. Hannah Markman placed 7th at Flight 4 Singles and paired with Brooke Harmer to win the Consolation Championship; Macy Rott and Zoe Donelan scored and defeated to reach 5th at Flight 3 Doubles including a huge win over O’Gorman! Although the girl’s tennis team is graduating their senior Megan Parsons, who they will miss greatly, this also means that a majority of the tennis team is returning next year, where they will continue to strive to their goal of placing in the Top Six.

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Tigers High School Softball Finishes Off Another Successful Season With Some Hardware!

VARSITY COACH KEN LANIER The Tigers varsity earned a 2nd place finish in the SD State Class B tournament on Oct 1st/2nd held at Sherman Park in Sioux Falls, capping off another successful season. The program is transitioning from class B to class A and played a dual schedule this year. In all 37 games were played over the 8 week season with the Tigers finishing 18-19 with marquee wins over Rapid City Central, Yankton, Mitchell, Watertown, and runner’s up in Class A Brandon Valley to name a few. The Tigers finished 11-3 vs class B teams, and 7-16 vs class A. Sophomore Magenta Hammond led the Tigers in batting with .512 average. Senior Steph Gabel lead in the power categories with 34 RBI, and 5 home runs. Senior Lexi Kono, Junior Holly Jones, and Gabel had the team lead with 30 runs scored each, with Kono leading the way on the mound with 9 wins. Junior Libby Miller picked up 6 wins, and lead the team with 45 strikeouts on the hill. It was a ground breaking season for the

Tigers having never before played more than 18 games in a season. They also traveled west for an overnight stay to play Rapid City Central, and Stevens going 2-2 on the trip. Our 5 seniors will be missed next year, but a great group of softball players are ready to pick up the mantle and run with it. Thanks Steph, Lexi, Callie, Miranda, and Kylie!

As good a season as the varsity had the junior varsity was even more successful! They battled 18 other teams at the JV State Tournament held at Sherman Park in Sioux Falls, September 24th/25th.

The JV Tigers went 6-0 on the weekend to bring home the programs first state championship.

Marquee wins for the JV included a sweep of Sioux Falls Lincoln, and wins against Watertown, Yankton, Pierre, and Aberdeen Central to name a few. The JV Tigers were led on the mound by two ace pitchers in Freshman Jenna Brodkorb, and 8th grader Jaylee Stack. Similar to the varsity the JV played a dual class A and B schedule of

35 games having never competed in more than 16 games in any one season in the past.

Tigers Varsity State Runner Up Champions photo left to right, front row: Steph Gabel, Kylie Berndt, Lexi Kono, Miranda Hall, Callie Cook, Dean Nagel Second row: Jason Kono, Paige Boetel, Tiffany Waldner, Hallie Sagness, Jenna Brodkorb Back row: Magenta Hammond, Blaze Okerlund, Shelby Brodkorb, Audra Nickel, Holly Jones, Halleigh Kokenge, Libby Miller and Ken Lanier Tigers Junior Varsity State Champions photo- left to right, front row: Serinity Stack, Jenna Brodkorb, Shelby Brodkorb, Jaylee Stack, Tiffany Waldner, Kelly Carlson Back row: Jim Brodkorb, Paige Boetel, Natalie Christensen, Ella Weber, Hannah Disbrow, Kayla Benson, Hannah Peterson, Autumn Spyksma, Jason Stack and Dean Nagel, not pictured Sophie Schoepf

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Tiger Vision JOSHUA VICKERY With the many sporting events at Harrisburg High School, there comes the job of filming those events and providing the technical work.

The Tiger Vision crew makes it possible for these events to be filmed because it would not be possible without them. Filming these events is important as some families may not be able to come to their son’s or daughter’s game for various reasons, but watching it online is very important to them. The Tiger Vision crew also manages all of the technical work, like the video board, instant replay, and information for the public. Tiger Vision isn’t just for filming games, but it also teaches students necessary skills in life. Mr. Imme, the man behind Tiger Vision, said, “Students understand the importance of showing up on time and producing undistracted quality work. They know that they are serving the community of Harrisburg and the surrounding towns and thus understand how important it is to be responsible with their actions. Further, students learn how to trouble shoot as issues come up.

This responsibility in leadership carries over for the rest of their life. Their employers and or their families will appreciate the maturity, responsibility, and accountability that this individual possesses.” For students, it is not just filming but learning many important traits in life. When different problems arise, students will have to adapt and fix the problem at hand. This is important to the Tiger Vision crew as live people are watching and are depending on them to view the event. In the end, Tiger Vision is important to all people; it is important to the viewers and the crew. Because the viewers are satisfied with the filmed events, the crew is grateful to know they served their community. Participating in Tiger Vision gives students life skills and experience with filming; for these reasons all students should look into joining Tiger Vision.

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A Home Run Softball Season AUTUMN SPYKSMA On August 8th the fall softball season commenced, and on September 24th, a short month and a half later, junior varsity claimed the state title, while varsity took second a week later. When Dean Nagel, a coach for the varsity team, was asked what he enjoyed most about the season, he replied, “Being able to work with both JV and varsity and help JV win a Championship and varsity get second at state. Also, seeing a bunch of kids come together as one unit and support their fellow teammates during the season.” The positive reinforcement of teammates was a major contributor to winning a state championship title; the coaches definitely took notice.

The junior varsity team had 16 wins, 17 losses, and one tie. Varsity took on 18 wins and 19 losses; it was a busy but rewarding and fulfilling season for both teams. The teams also competed in two tournaments: both the ESD and State tournament. Although there were a few tournaments and games every week, the softball team was able to hold a Seniors’ Night, or Dinger Days, that was used to raise money for the association. “The one moment that stood out to me would have to have been Seniors’ Night. We got to play on our home turf, underneath the lights, and had an amazing crowd behind us against Brandon Valley,” said Coach Dean. “It was a big step forward for Harrisburg softball to compete at this level.” The softball team also had a float in the Homecoming parade and hosted their awards ceremony Wednesday, October 19, with Callie Cook winning the MVP award, whom the teams had all collectively voted for. It was a successful season for sure.

High School Clubs Harrisburg FCCLA Members Attend Fall Leadership Training SOUTH DAKOTA FCCLA , UPDATED BY: MRS. TRACY KERN, HARRISBURG FCCLA

The South Dakota Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently held their annual Fall Leadership Training on October 2-3, 2016, in Huron, South Dakota at the Crossroads Hotel. The theme for the event was “Unlimited PossibilitiesIt’s UP to you.” The theme expresses how FCCLA members can go anywhere with their involvement in FCCLA. 267 officers, students, and advisors representing 36 chapters around the state attend the training. Members learned more about communication and leadership skills by participating in various workshops presented by state officers and guest speakers. Guest speakers Allyson Monson and Brent Olinger, former national officers, led Power Training workshops, where members learned more about FCCLA and how to be effective leaders.

Those members who were part of Power Training included: Molly Fokken, Elisabeth Ocegueda, Regan Yseth, Jordyn Schwartz, and Lindsey Thomas.

In Rookie Training the new members learned about the basics of FCCLA, national programs, and STAR Events from state officers who led the workshops. They participated in workshops, activities such as Kahoot, and shared with members from across the state. They learned how to build a resume, learned the difference between a boss and a leader, and learned Power of One and STEP one. Kiana Sauer and Isable Roth, Harrisburg FCCLA members, participated in Rookie Training.

FCCLA: Impacting Harrisburg And Beyond BRIANNA LINDNER Students looking to get involved in their community have a perfect opportunity. Harrisburg offers the availability of joining Family Career and Community Leaders of America, better known as FCCLA, to all high schoolers. In this past year, FCCLA accomplished many goals, according to Tracy Kern, “The most exciting accomplishment was when our members helped win $100,000 for our school district last year. With the winning, we were able to work with all elementary students on bicycle safety, and to work with the high school students on safe driving activities.” With the new year beginning and new members joining, increasing the membership of FCCLA by five people, completing community service projects that have not been done before, and combining the middle school and high school FCCLA activities, are all goals that are hoped to be accomplished.

Tracy Kern, who is the Advisor of FCCLA, explains, “I’m so fortunate to have Mrs. Rombough to co-advise with me. Before her employment here at Harrisburg High School, it was hard to keep all of the student projects and activities in check. Lately, Mrs. Rombough and I split responsibilities which helps greatly!” FCCLA has had many positive impacts on the community.

Kern says, “We complete several community service projects throughout the year. This greatly depends on the needs of the community and the wants of the members.” Kern is very impressed with the success last year brought. Harrisburg’s FCCLA chapter collected items to donate to the Teddy Bear Den; girls in FCCLA helped the middle school students improve their self esteem; FCCLA raised over $2,000 for the Logan Morrey family to purchase a handicapped accessible van; and many more projects. With this being said, FCCLA is a great way for students to get involved in their community in a positive manner. Tracy Kern encourages the parents of Harrisburg High School to get their children involved; students can earn and win scholarships and awards through this organization. Open minds and an interest in helping the community are welcome.

This Year In Student Council

State Leadership teams were trained and identified 2016-2017 South Dakota FCCLA service projects. The National Outreach team chose to SHERWIN DISTOR focus on “We Matter” which focuses on problems that students face every In the past, student council has organized many day. The Current Trends team is focusing on the newly revised Student events to benefit our school and community.

Body national program. FCCLA’s Student Body national peer education Recently, the group was able to raise $2,200 for program helps young people make informed, responsible decisions about Dylan Bourassa, a Harrisburg student battling bone their health (physical, mental, and emotional), provides youth opportunities cancer. Erika Kruggel, student council advisor, to teach others, and develops healthy lifestyles along with communication commented, “We are just happy to help and are and leadership skills. The Advocacy Team chose to focus on planning proud that were able to take care of one of our and organizing and implementing an alumni/sponsor list for the state own.”

Student council’s main focus for this year is taking association. Arianna Feller, Harrisburg member, is part of the Advocacy care of our own. This means collecting donations and Team. raising money for families who need it the most in our FCCLA stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and community. was first established in 1945 and in South Dakota in 1946. Family serves as The state student council convention this year will be the central focus of this organization. This career and technical student held in Rapid City; last year the convention was held organization prepares youth to assume their adult roles in society as in Sioux Falls. Every year, each school donates to the wage earners, community leaders, and caring family members by giving them important life skills needed to thrive in their families, careers and Children’s Miracle Network. This time we set a goal to raise $6,000 because in previous years Huron has donated more money than Harrisburg. Kruggel communities. stated a couple ways we would make this money, “Over the course of the school year, we plan to have bake sales, 50/50 raffles, and fundraisers to meet our goal of $6,000.” These are events in which student council will be in charge of.

Kruggel has been student council advisor for two years now, and she loves her job. Although it is hard work, the best part for her is the incredible way she feels when the council accomplishes its goals. She is trying to teach the members of student council to be respectful, responsible, and kind. The last goal she wants everyone to know is that student council is trying their best to make a difference in the school.

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Old MacDonald’s Farm

Tiger Varieties

MAKENZIE VOSS

CHRIS SCHUPPAN

This past summer, the Harrisburg FFA organized and ran Old MacDonald’s Farm at the Sioux Empire Fair. Old Mac’s Farm, a petting zoo, is run by FFA students and other helpers every year. Running the farm helps both students working it and people visiting it. While kids work at Old Mac’s, they learn new skills, and it helps with teaching responsibility, working safely with animals, and improving social skills.

These are very useful skills in life that are educated through FFA. Old Mac’s also helps students by giving them an opportunity to care for the animals by feeding, watering, leading, and cleaning after them. When the Harrisburg FFA runs the farm, the students and advisors hope to give a better understanding of South Dakota agriculture to those who have never been around the animals before. The Harrisburg FFA organization doesn’t receive much of a profit off of the farm; they are still happy to do so and teach others about agriculture. “Harrisburg FFA would like to thank everyone who provided animals, donated hay, and the groups who worked at the fair that helped out and made it a success.”

-Todd Marks. The Harrisburg FFA encourages everyone to visit when Old MacDonald’s Farm comes around next summer, and join FFA!

Homecoming time came a few weeks ago; with it came the Harrisburg High School Variety Show, which brought many great acts to Harrisburg High, ranging from the following: solo performances, duets, skits, and bands.

Jason Groon, the Harrisburg band director, stated, the following: “I really enjoy the Variety Show. It is a great way for students to showcase their talents that wouldn’t otherwise have an outlet at school.” However, one act stood out in particular. Noah Diest performed a drumming act at the very end of the show. Jason Groon, stated about his experience with Noah throughout his high school career that, “Noah has a great work ethic and has made great strides in his playing over the last few years. He has put in many hours of practice and is eager to continue building his skills as a percussionist.” He then stated that his dad was a drummer and pushed him and inspired him to go further and learn more. Noah also explained that he does not have a favorite style of drumming; however, he was always good at Rock and kind of a Pop style, and most recently has gotten into Jazz and Latin style. Finally, Noah stated that he sees himself going to college and getting some kind of music degree; alongside the degree he plans on teaching drums, both in person and online tutorials. He also said that he would enjoy going on tour with a band and getting to experience something like that. The Variety show bared many great performances to Harrisburg High and will continue to in the future.

Ag Swag KENZIE NORD Currently there are almost 180 students enrolled in an agriculture class this school year. Since many students and teachers don’t even know what agricultural activities consist of or what FFA stands for, I interviewed one of the agriculture teachers here at Harrisburg High School. Tara Fastert, one of the ag teachers, explains, “The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. The letters ‘FFA’ stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. However, FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more.” When students are in an agriculture class, they are automatically an FFA member. The students can show animals at the fair, go to leadership conferences, compete in career development events, and participate in the activities that the FFA organizes. Agriculture classes are incredibly beneficial for any student to take while they are in high school. They teach students certain skills that will be helpful for them as they continue their lives as adults. Some beneficial skills learned through FFA CDEs, career development events, include public speaking, teamwork, and extemporaneous preparation.

In spite of the students’ busy schedules, the ag teachers believe that all students would benefit from this hands-on class; they don’t want anyone to miss out on the experiences. To ensure that the students will have a fun experience in FFA, Tara Fastert and Todd Marks, the agriculture teachers and FFA enthusiasts at Harrisburg High School, also provide fun nights for all members. In the past, FFA members have had nights at the Haunted Corn Maze in Harrisburg, at Thunder Road, and at bowling alleys. While FFA and agriculture classes can be a lot of fun and very beneficial, it also encourages responsibility and leadership.

HOSA Happenings HANNAH ABBOTT — REPORTER

November has been a busy month for the Harrisburg High School HOSA chapter. Events were selected by all the members and HOSA Week brought a lot of fun activities. HOSA Week ran from November 1-4 and included things such as a Coldstone fundraiser, a “get out of PLT early” fundraiser, a couple of dress up days, and medical fun facts. Some of the proceeds of HOSA Week go towards NAMI, which is a mental health organization. Mental health awareness is the national service project for HOSA chapters all around the nation and world. Other fun events that took place this month were field trips. A couple of the field trips included the Avera All Access tour that took place on November 2nd and the SDSU Cadaver Lab that took place on November 22nd. All of the students had a lot of fun and learned a lot about the medical field and all that it entails!

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Marching To Success JALEE KRUEGER The Harrisburg Marching Tigers, which is in its third year of competitive marching, went in strong with the theme of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Starting in July of 2016, the marching band rehearsed eight hours a day for eight days. During rehearsal hours, the band learned drill and visuals, and also memorized specially composed music written by Tim Stockman and Matt Shervey. When asked what the strongest parts of the marching band consists of, Jason Groon, the high school band director, says, “I think the biggest strength of our marching band is the desire to get better each rehearsal. That desire is continuously reflected in our scores from not only year to year, but show to show as well. As for individual caption strength, guard continues to be a strong presence for the band; however, percussion and visual scores have consistently scored in the top ten this year as well.”

The marching band performs for Harrisburg High School home football games, along with several competitions; the band travels to Marshall, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Orange City, IA; Vermillion, SD; and Brookings, SD. During the day in Marshall, not only did the marching band take part in a clinic, but it also performed for the Pursuit of Excellence. At the competition, the band placed first in the Gold class; the band also scored outstanding brass, outstanding battery percussion, outstanding concert percussion, outstanding color guard, outstanding general effect, outstanding music performance, and outstanding visual performance. With this quality of performance, the band has improved drastically from years past. “Every performance this year has shown remarkable improvement over the previous. This is a direct reflection of the work ethic and determination each student brings to the field on a daily basis,” says Groon.

Along with performing at home football games and regional competitions, the band also marches with the 7th and 8th grade band students from North and South middle school. On Friday, September 30th, the 7th through 12th grade students neared 200 as they marched the homecoming parade, representing the future of the bands. After the parade, the marching band performed movement one of Rock, Paper, Scissors, then welcomed the 7th and 8th graders onto the field where they performed Bad Romance.

Overall, the Harrisburg Marching Tigers went into their third competitive season strong and came out more experienced, prepared, and energized for their next season.

Bringing A Lightbulb Of Greatness To Students JANESSA WIPF This year a new opportunity has opened up for high school students for sophomoresseniors: mentoring.

High school students go to the South Middle School during the middle school students’ directed study time. Mentoring is not just helping the students with homework; high school students build a relationship with the middle school students to help them succeed.

There are many great aspects in mentoring at the middle school, including the .25 elective credit, yet one of the greatest parts about mentoring is connecting with the students. To many people this is their favorite part. Brynn Berven, who is a mentor at the middle school, explains her favorite parts of mentoring. She enjoys getting to know the students, building a relationship, and seeing how excited they get to talk to high schoolers. Since Brynn has started mentoring, she has, “been able to connect with some of the middle schoolers and talk to them about high school and how their year has been going.”

Still, like everything in the world that is worthwhile, mentoring at South Middle School has its difficulties.

When helping the middle school students, high school students do get to build a relationship with many of them. However, there are challenges that mentors face.

These challenges of warming up and building relationships with the students teach the high school students a lesson of patience, as well as perseverance. This lesson, patience and perseverance, benefits the high school students in the long run of life. When students are there teaching middle school students, they also gain a respect for the teachers who have and are dedicating their time teaching at the high school.

Through it all, mentoring the middle school students is worthwhile. It is a great way to connect with the younger students. Any high school student will benefit by helping the middle school students with their homework and will be setting an example as well as building a relationship. For any high school student, go out of your comfort zone and mentor, as well as have a great impact on younger students.

Education Flies In The New Wing RYLIE ZAKRZEWSKI As students flooded the hallways on August 25th, they were anxious to see the new addition of the high school.

The new wing of the High School is working really well according to Kaye Weber, a sophomore English teacher at Harrisburg High School. In the new wing, students work together, collaborate, and interact. Emma De Vos, a student at Harrisburg, states, “I feel like I am in a more productive environment because with the teachers around more, I can get help very easily.”

The design is more of an open area; with a new commons for students and two zone areas, it also consists

of eighteen new classrooms. Weber says that the design was influenced to encourage student and teacher collaboration. With a new school year, comes changes. This year in the MOD/CL there is a new set up, which includes zones and PLT time. Weber explained that zones are not a typical study hall, “If students need extra work time in a certain subject, they are assigned to a course specific area, called a Zone. Here, a content teacher is always available to facilitate and assist as needed.” PLT stands for personal learning time; this occurs during the last 20 minutes of the day, where students can sign up for classes they need more time in and go and work with that teacher.

The new wing of the high school has multiple benefits for both students and teachers.

NHS Beginnings MICHAEL SCHEPP NHS, or National Honors Society, is the national organization t h a t recognizes not only outstanding honor students but also great character.

In 1921 the National Association of Secondary School Principles officially established a national honors system; the Fifth Avenue High School officially started the Alpha chapter under the leadership of Dr. Edward Rynearson. By 1930 there were a thousand chapters, and from thereon, NHS became one of the nation’s leading educational groups. The activities the NHS students are involved in include; Veterans Day program, The Salvation Army Bell Ringing on September third, and tutoring for the elementary schools. Within the next year, the Harrisburg chapter will put in 1,600 hours of community service for the area.

Now the results of the 16-17 application process are in. To recap upon last month’s paper, when students received their applications and filled them out they were to be judged on the 4 pillars of NHS. These pillars include Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service.

The students elected were inducted on October twenty-first. Those

The Newbies

whom the society selects are held with high standards with great expectations to continue leadership roles and are expected to maintain their high GPA and participate in 20 hours of Community service in the school year. From the pool of 119 students, these students were selected: Aden, Lauren Boddicker, Grace Boetel, Paige Bollweg, Brooklyn Chear, Hunter Corcoran, Madison Deetz, Madeline Engelkes, Maia Farrell, Lindsay Gabel, Stephanie Hass, Brynn Heyn, Madisyn Heyn, Michaela Hovorka, Noah Jones, Holly Kippes, Tanner Knecht, Tiffany Krueger, Jalee Krull, Meghan Larson, Isak Lucas, Carter Mertz, Mackenzie Miller, Elizabeth Nord, MacKenzie Ocegueda, Elisabeth Peterson, Mackenzie Pirlet, Kennedy Preator, Allison Schultz, Elizabeth Schultz, Maycie Scott, Benjamin Souter, Madeline Stensgaard, Mariah Walter, Nicholas Wipf, Nicholas

navigate through the academic process. She, as well as many other EMMA DE VOS teachers, stated that the students Since the school have impacted them (teachers) year of 2016/17, more than they will ever be able Harrisburg High to impact the students. KondaSchool gained Varilek, an English teacher, also many new said that she looks forward to the teachers, including rest of the school year and building the following: student to teacher relationships Tanya Miller, as the year goes on. Many of the Darrin Loecker, Eric Baird, Lindsey new teachers have commented Goodale, Tara Hartman, Kama on how much bigger the school Konda-Varilek, Anthony Tucker, district of Harrisburg is than many Jordan Bucholz, Mark Abrahamson, of the places they have taught at Lori Foltz, and Kelly Andrews. Baird, before. Abrahamson, a science a Student Success Advisor, has teacher, expressed that Harrisburg had great comments to say about is unique and has a large variety of Harrisburg High School already. students. He also talked about how Baird pointed out that Harrisburg is hard it is to know the true impact a school progressing as it prepares that he has left on students until he the students for life after high school. sees them in their day-to-day lives.

Goodale, a science teacher, grew Foltz, a science teacher, thinks that up in Harrisburg and said that Harrisburg is able to retain a small there are more opportunities and town feel, even as it grows. Overall, options for the students here at our new teachers have provided HHS as the town grows. Andrews, great feedback on our school and a counselor at HHS, helps students town.

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Crowning The Royals BRANSEN COTTER Since the Homecoming week at Harrisburg High School has started, the students were not only ecstatic, but were more in the spirit than ever. This exciting week was full of fun events and crazy dress up days that led to the highly anticipated football game on Friday night. But hold on, what would a homecoming be without a king and queen? Monday, September 26, is coronation night, and there were five nominees for both the king’s position and the queen. The voting was interactive with the students, who had already voted the week before based on who they thought stood out the most and made everyone feel special. That is why King Noah Bunger and Queen Samantha Slaughter were picked to represent our school. Getting named king and queen can be one of the greatest moments of your high school career. To Samantha Slaughter, getting crowned queen meant great honors to her, and she is proud to represent her school district. She consistently tries to put others before herself and lead by example. The king, Noah Bunger, described the feeling as humbling, surprising, and honorable. He

believes he earned it because he is a role model and includes others; he believes keeping an open mind is key to building relationships.

Samantha thanks her family for helping lead her in the right direction and guiding her in the right direction. Since Noah’s grandma has supported him in whatever crazy activities he wants to do, he greatly appreciates her strong influence. Coronation is also like a farewell to the seniors that were nominated and elected, thanking them for their time and what they did to help make the school a better environment for everyone.

The queen, Samantha Slaughter, stated, “My school experience at HHS is great. HHS is a welcoming school with great staff and students.” She plans on continuing her volleyball career and has a strong passion in pursuing business.

The King, Noah Bunger, stated, “My experience has been amazing.

I’ve gotten to do and experience so many great opportunities that I don’t believe I could have experienced anywhere else.” He also plans on attending college for pre-med or pre-veterinary science, and eventually wants to earn his doctorate for neurology or theriogenology. Congratulations to this year’s Homecoming king and queen, Noah Bunger and Samantha Slaughter!

Customized Learning Versus Tradition Learning BRAYDEN SELCHERT In 2013 a new style of learning was introduced to Harrisburg High School. ModularC u s t o m i z e d Learning was introduced by Dr. Kevin Lein as a new, innovative way of learning. During its first year of development, all students in the 2017 class at Harrisburg High were immersed into the program.

After the first year, there was a lot that had gone great for the new program; however, there were also improvements that needed to be made. According to Nolan Carlson, a member of the 2017 Harrisburg class, “The program lacked a bit of structure. Some kids struggled with finding the motivation to do their work.” The program, now in its fourth year, has seen many kids thrive with the newfound freedom.

According to Zachary Selchert, who has been in the Mod/CL program since his freshman year, “Mod/CL has completely changed. I think technology has played a huge part in that. Now that a majority of the curriculum is easily accessed online, students don’t have to worry about finding all the different paperwork needed for a class. Each year Mod/ CL continues to progress more and more.”

Although Mod/CL is still developing, it has taught many kids various skills that they didn’t have before joining the program. According to Carlson, “To be successful in Mod/CL, I think you have to have the right mindset. You have to be willing to work hard to get to where you want to be.” For some, the program just works; however, for others, like Carlson, learning and

Journey Elementary

Shootin’ Some Hoops Inside The School JOURNEY ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, MR. ROB SYLLIAASEN

dancing to the music. Last week was also the start of the October Photo credits: Journey Elementary PBIS incentive. Students who earn Tech Integrationist, Mrs. Marta a positive note are able to shoot the note into a basket during lunch.

Hoffman This past week, students and staff Thanks to the Journey PTO we have celebrated the great behavior that a number of prizes to give away to has been exhibited in the Journey students at the end of each week. building for the month of September. The students are working hard to Students had a Positive Behavior earn the positive notes, so they can Intervention System goal where get a chance to shoot the note into each grade level needed to get a the bucket. Please thank your PTO certain number of positive notes. The board members for making these students met their goals and were incentives possible for our students. able to listen to music during lunch. I believe the students are enjoying The students enjoyed listening to the the incentives and the staff always music and occasionally singing and enjoys positive behavior.

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thriving in a traditional classroom is just a better fit for their skill set. When asked about what he prefers about the traditional program, Carlson explained, “I think there is more structure. Permanent grades are something that motivates me to get my work done on time. Students don’t have as much freedom, but they also don’t have the option of falling behind in their school work.”

For others, like Zac Selchert, Mod/ CL has been a blessing. While some kids chose to switch to Traditional after their freshman year, Zac chose to stay Mod/CL. When asked why he stayed, he responded with, “I like the flexibility. If I struggle with certain concepts, then I can take my time with them and not be worried about lacking the understanding of it. I have also formed positive relationships with teachers that have really helped me excel in the program.” According to Zac, “It takes a certain skill set to be in the Customized program. You have to have self-motivation and a willingness to communicate with your teachers if you want to achieve success.”

To some effect, Mod/CL has definitely played a huge impact on every student in the 2017 graduating class. Just as Zac says, “I believe that Mod/CL has taught me a lot of life skills. I have learned how to use my time wisely and work hard to be successful in life.” Even for kids that have switched, Mod/ CL has impacted their lives. Carlson says, “Mod taught me that not everything is easy in life. You have to have the right mind-set if you want to be successful.” Though Mod/CL is consistently changing and evolving, there is no doubt that the program has positively impacted the kids immersed within it.

Ahoy Bookaneers! What ARRGGH You Reading?

MRS. BETH WELLS, JOURNEY ELEMENTARY LIBRARIAN Journey Elementary Library had a rollicking good Scholastic Book Fair during fall conferences! Students got to preview the books for sale and watch a video highlighting some of the books and their authors and illustrators during their library classes leading up to the fair. Older students made wish lists to negotiate purchases with parents, and students took a flyer home with ideas as well. The highlighted books are often a popular choice in the library for weeks or even years after the students watch the fair preview videos.

Thanks to the help and support of Journey’s wonderful PTO volunteers: Stacy Haber, Jackie McCoy, Shelly Lawrence, Jennifer Esser, Kate Hruby, Shannon Schaefer, Carissa Dice, Christy Hoffman, and PTO president Holly Stiff’s entire family, it was a huge success! Half of the profits generated from the fair are given back to the school. In the past we have used them to purchase Scholastic news for all students K-5, classroom supplies and books for teachers, and new collections of books for the library (NFL and NBA teams, for example).

We will extend the pirate theme throughout the month of October for our Reading Incentive Charts, which is also sponsored by PTO. Students are asked to read for 15 to 20 minutes a day for at least 18 days of the month to meet their reading goal. Parents initial a calendar on the days kids read, classroom teachers tally up totals each week, and our students do the reading! If they meet their goal we will have a pirate dress up day in November. Mr. Sylliaasen’s support of reading is making a difference in Journey students’ motivation to read and find good fit books!

Liberty Elementary Cub’s Closet JENNIFER VAN’T HUL Liberty Student Council has been sponsoring a clothing exchange better known as Cub’s Closet. Clean clothing that is in good condition are accepted as donations, sizes infant through 14 youth/small adult. This includes school appropriate fall/winter clothing as well as winter gear (boots, gloves, hats, snow pants, coats) Donations can be brought to the office or directly to Liberty School Counselor, Mrs. Van’t Hul. All clothing is on display in classroom 251 (1st/2nd grade wing). Any Liberty students may access Cub’s Closet with a parent or staff member. Students from other schools in the district may request specific items through their School Counselor or School Social Worker. You do not need to make a donation to take something at no cost.

Homecoming At Liberty Technology Evolves NICHOLE DREXLER, LIBERTY COMPUTER INTEGRATIONIST Technology has evolved rapidly at the elementary level over the last ten years. Teachers no longer just use technology to present information to students, but now students are collaborating, interacting and being immersed within all content areas through the use of a variety of technology devices and tools. All classes, Kindergarten through fifth grade, have access to a classroom iPad cart, two physical computer labs and mobile laptop labs.

Teachers, Technology Integrationists and Librarians work together to deliver all of the new Educational Technology Standards. The South Dakota State Board of Education adopted the new standards in May 2015.

The technology standard strands include research and digital literacy, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, digital citizenship, technology operations and concepts, creativity and innovation, along with communication and collaboration.

To expand on the creativity and innovation technology strand, Liberty Elementary plans to create a Makerspace Area long with STEM/STEAM Challenges for all grade levels. It has shown that Makerspace provides physical outlets for creative thinking, innovating and creating amongst students. This will also give students hands on learning time to investigate outcomes and problem solve while collaborating with others. Students will become engaged in the learning process. More information will come out about Makerspace and where you could possibly donate materials to Liberty Elementary in the near future. Please watch for more information in an upcoming Tiger Tuesday Flyer.

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Meet Liberty’s New Principal Mr. Aaron Weaver 1ST GRADE TEACHERS

Where did you go to college?

I did my undergraduate work at Augustana College (now University) in Sioux Falls. I also earned graduate degrees from the University of Colorado and USD. Have you taught other grades before? I’ve taught both at the elementary (3rd & 5th grades) and middle school (6th and 7th grades) levels in Colorado and South Dakota. The previous 10 years I have been in Harrisburg, teaching 6th and 7th grade ELA before becoming the South Middle School Assistant Principal in 2013.

While I loved working with middle school students, I knew I wanted to be an elementary principal and becoming Liberty’s principal was a dream come true!

What is some of your personal background? I have an amazing wife, Lindsay, who teaches 3rd grade in Sioux Falls and I am a proud father of three (Grace – 11, Nora – 9, and Benjamin – 6).

What are your hobbies? I have a lot of interests and hobbies, though the older I get, my life tends to revolve around my kids’ interests and hobbies (church activities, dance, soccer, baseball, softball, piano, guitar, etc.). However, when time allows, I love to go hunting with my dad and kids, singing at church, reading, running, hiking, and working around my house.

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Pierre, South Dakota. My parents still live there, so we get home to visit quite a bit.

What is your favorite weekend activity? My favorite weekend activities are spending time with my family and doing house projects.

What is something about you that most people don’t know? One of my student teaching experiences was in India. I lived there for 2 ½ months and was able to fully experience a completely different culture and way of life that significantly impacted the way I see the world.

What’s So Special?

LIBERTY MATH - BRAD YERDON; LIBERTY MATH SPECIALIST

straight on I-90 to the east. I went to Granada-Huntley East Chain high school and graduated with 25 people in my class.

What is your favorite weekend Every elementary school in activity? Getting together with the Harrisburg School District friends or family, wedding planning, is fortunate to have a math and watching Netflix specialist. Math specialists support What is something about you that students with needs in math, most people don’t know? I have working on math skills that students never counted but I probably own may be struggling with in a small around 40-50 pairs of shoes. group setting. At the beginning of Joleen Schuring Sign the year all students take a math Language Interpreter screener, NWEA, that shows each students areas of strength and Where did you go to college? I need. Students from Kindergarten went to Iowa Western and earned through 5th grade who qualify can my degree in sign language see the math specialist to receive interpreting. math support. Students meet with Have you taught the math specialist for 20 to 30 other grades minutes, three to five times a week, before? I have to work on foundational math skills. interpreted in

Liberty’s New Faces 1ST GRADE TEACHERS -

Stephanie Stensland – 4/5 Tiger Reserve Where did you go to college?

Southwest Minnesota S t a t e University in Marshall, MN (SMSU)

K-12 as well as various colleges, universities, and technical schools across the country. I have made many changes due to the needs of the schools and because my husband is in the military. We relocated numerous times to different states such as Virginia, South Carolina, South Dakota, Arizona, and Nebraska causing my employment to change as well.

I have interpreted in other kinds of settings such as medical, political, and I’ve even interpreted on a cruise ship but educational interpreting is my favorite by far. I enjoy working with the students and feeling connected to each new generation.

Have you taught other grades before? Yes, I taught 6th grade in Pipestone, MN. Since I graduated college I always wanted to live close to Sioux Falls.

Harrisburg gave me the perfect opportunity to move to Sioux Falls What is some of your personal and teach in an elementary school background? setting.

I have been married to my husband, What is some of your personal Travis, for 12 years. We have two background? In high school I boys. Lincoln is 8 years old and played basketball, volleyball, and Grayson is 6 years old. also track. I graduated high school What are your hobbies? in 2010 and college in 2014. I spent 2 years teaching 6th grade math, I enjoy playing volleyball, crafting, reading, science, and writing in sewing, and just creating in Pipestone, MN. I also coached general. did 7th grade girls basketball for one Where season. I am newly engaged you grow up?

(August 2016) and in the middle I grew up on a farm in central of planning a wedding for next Nebraska. I went to school in summer, July 29, 2016! I just Callaway where I graduated moved to Sioux Falls this past June with only 23 students, 3 of which (2016) and I have a dog she is an were exchange students from Australian Shepard mix and her other countries. My dad had crops name is Mylee. and cattle. We had typical pets What are your hobbies? Reading, exercising, making projects with pallet boards, shopping, watching One Tree Hill and Full House (both TV series)

such as dogs, cats, rabbits, finches, and fish. My dad also had exotic animals such as yak, peacocks, golden pheasants, miniature Sicilian donkeys, pygmy goats, emus, and Where did you grow up? I grew up in ostriches. So I basically grew up on Granada, MN. Which is about two a zoo. and a half hours from Harrisburg What is your favorite weekend

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activity?

I love attending the parade of homes twice a year here in Sioux Falls. It’s fun to dream and take little ideas and incorporate them in my own house.

What is something about you that most people don’t know?

I love any food with salted caramel… or chocolate. YUM!

Erin Oster – Librarian Aide Where did you go to college?

South Dakota State University where I majored in Communication Studies and Theatre with a minor in Early Childhood Ed Have you taught other grades before?

I am coming back to work after being a stay at home mom to my two girls.

I have always been an avid reader and have been on the Harrisburg Community Library board for the last 4 years.

What is some of your personal background?

Married with two daughters who attend Liberty Elementary What are your hobbies?

I love to read, golf, do all kinds of crafting projects Where did you grow up?

I grew up on a farm near Nunda, South Dakota What is your favorite weekend activity?

Spending time with my family doing fun outings.

What is something about you that most people don’t know?

I won the Captain 11 treasure chest when I was a kid.

South Middle School

Robotics: Coming To A School Near You

A large part of this growth was the partnership Tiger Robotics made with teams from Canton and Vermillion to bring a new robotics league to South Dakota. VEX IQ is a sister league of the VEX league that Tiger Robotics has been a part of since its first tournament in South Dakota 4 years ago. VEX IQ is similar to First Lego League, and the league has students in elementary and middle school designing, building, programming and competing with small plastic robots.

CHRIS STEWART

Though a few VEX IQ teams have existed in South Dakota in the past, there has never been a local tournament in which to participate. That all will change on November 19th. November 19th is the 4th Annual VEX robotics tournament held at Harrisburg South Middle School. This year, in conjunction with the VEX Robotics tournament, a VEX IQ tournament will also be held.

Tiger Robotics, a four-year-old organization based out of South Middle School, has gone through its largest growth spurt to date growing from 5 competitive robotics teams last year to an astonishing 14 teams this season.

Tiger Robotics started 4 years ago with a mission to develop a robotics program in Harrisburg that was available to all upper elementary, middle and high school student. This year the Robotics team made a big leap toward that mission. This program, starting with 1 team and 5 middle school students has now grown into a regional powerhouse with 14 teams and 60 kids ranging in age from 4th graders through juniors in High school.

Harrisburg Robotics tournaments are held at South Middle School and are free and open to the public.

This VEX IQ tournament will be the first of its kind to be held in South Dakota. 16 teams from around the area will come to participate in this event, 9 of which are based in Harrisburg schools. With the new growth, Tiger Robotics has put new teams in both middle schools and into 4 of the 6 local elementary schools. South Middle School, North Middle School, Liberty, Freedom, Explorer, and Endeavor will all host teams, some school supporting a separate girls’ and boys’ team.

teams will earn an invitation to the VEX IQ world robotics tournament.

Tiger Robotics continues its mission to grow a world-class robotics program here in Harrisburg as well as increase the availability of competitive robotics in the state. They cannot do this without the help of local sponsors such as Tiger Nation and other parent groups from each of the schools, local businesses like Showplace Wood Products, Tiger Tots, Zuercher Technologies, and Acreage Fence Company, and other local sponsors, as well as an army of volunteer coaches who help run the organization.

Come out and see what has everyone so excited, November 19th from 10-4 at Harrisburg South Middle School for the 4th annual Harrisburg Vex Robotics Tournament and the first annual Harrisburg VEX IQ tournament.

For more information about competitive robotics programs in Harrisburg contact the Head Coach and Director of Tiger Robotics, Christopher.

Stewart@k12.sd.us, and follow us on Twitter @ tigerroboticssd.

The action does not stop there. Tiger Robotics also received approval to host the very first VEX IQ state tournament on January 14th, where two

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Freedom Elementary

Managing Two Schools TREY PEDERSON Tanja Pederson is currently the principal at Freedom Elementary and Horizon Elementary in the Harrisburg School District; there are currently 165 students enrolled at Horizon and 430 at Freedom. When asked about some of the challenges she faces working with that many students, Tanja said, “Some of the biggest challenges I have to deal with include not having the opportunity to know each student individually, not having enough time to see what happens in each classroom, and staying informed with different programs in the schools.” A big part of these challenges is consistently going between the two schools and keeping up with some responsibilities; she relies on her assistant principals, teacher

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leaders, and technology to help her manage the work. These responsibilities keep growing with the increasing number of students at Horizon, which is located in a developing area of Sioux Falls. Like the area it is located in, Horizon is a developing school and is trying a new behavioral program called The Tiger Learning Center. “The students who are struggling in the general education classrooms with emotional regulation and behavior can be referred to the program for extra support. Once in the program, the students earn points and move through levels, eventually transitioning back into the general education classroom at Horizon, and then their original school.” Although it is the first year of school at Horizon and for the new program, Tanja and the staff are optimistic about the results coming out of it.