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In This Issue * Wrestling * Pgs. 2-3 School * Pgs. 4-5 School/Sports *Pg 6.

Weishaar, Kole Reede, Alena Mollman, Tally Katus, Kaitlyn McCartney, Lauren Weishaar, Abbie Hulm, Zayda Dirk, Megan Nehl Volume 92 Issue 5 February 28, 2018 Wrestlers Take on State By: Macyn Flatmoe

The meet at Philip was the last regular season meet before regionals, and they placed second as a team with only six wrestlers. All of the wrestlers placed within the top four of their weight class.

1 In This Issue * Wrestling * Pgs. 2-3 School * Pgs. 4-5 School/Sports *Pg 6. Sports/Student Life Lemmon High School Squeezer Squeezer Staff: Editor: Avery Haase Assistant Editor: Beth Tennant Taylee Raba, Morgan Dauwen, Macyn Flatmoe, Ronny Nehl, Chun-Han (Hank) Chou, Madison Weishaar, Kole Reede, Alena Mollman, Tally Katus, Kaitlyn McCartney, Lauren Weishaar, Abbie Hulm, Zayda Dirk, Megan Nehl Volume 92 Issue 5 February 28, 2018 Wrestlers Take on State By: Macyn Flatmoe The Cowboy wrestling team attended their last two regular season meets recently: the Hill City Classic and Philip Tournament. The meet at Philip was the last regular season meet before regionals, and they placed second as a team with only six wrestlers. All of the wrestlers placed within the top four of their weight class. During the regional meet, two wrestlers, Kaleb Bucks and Braydon Peterson, advanced to the state wrestling competition in Sioux Falls. Kaleb Bucks commented, Wrestling taught me the importance of hard work and the payoff in the end. Wrestling taught me certain skills I ll use for the rest of my life. The state tournament was held at the Denny Sanford Premiere Center, where both wrestlers made it to the placings. The two wrestled on Friday competing for placement matches, and on Saturday, they wrestled in the bracket for placings. The season ended on a high note with both of the Cowboy wrestlers placing in the bracket. Kaleb Bucks placed eighth in the 170 pound weight class, and Braydon Peterson placed second in the heavyweight class. I m proud of all of the wrestlers performances and the way that they have matured as wrestlers and young men. I also appreciate their level of dedication and commitment they put towards the sport, stated Coach Scott Peterson after the tournament. Below- Braydon goes for a pin at the state wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls. State 170 Kaleb Bucks 8th Heavy Weight Braydon Peterson 2nd Regionals 170 Kaleb Bucks 3rd Heavy Weight Braydon Peterson 1st Hill City Classic 170 Kaleb Bucks 1st 182 Chandler Schopp 7th Heavy Weight Braydon Peterson 1st Philip Meet 138 Jordan Maier 3rd 160 Dylan Witt 4th 170 Kaleb Bucks 3rd 182 Chandler Schopp 2nd Heavy Weight Jake Ellison 2nd Heavy Weight Braydon Peterson 1st Right- Kaleb fights against his opponent to win his match at the regional wrestling tournament in Rapid City. Left- Jordan works to gain control of his opponent.

-School Page 2 By: Tally Katus The Biology I class, made up of sophomores, recently did a lab that consisted of observing the changes of eggs in different substances.

For four days, the students watched eggs they had put into beakers of corn By: Megan Nehl Younger generations are always looking up to high school students whether they realize it or not.

Straight had her world history class present information on ancient Greek Civilization to the sixth graders. Mrs.

But, before they observed, they had to remove the egg shell by using vinegar. This made a chemical reaction that got rid of the shell and a few layers of the egg.

They then weighed the egg every day and watched how the weight changed with the different substances the eggs were Far Left- Brittney cleans off her egg so she can put it back in a beaker.

He then stated that the students were skilled in observing, for this is an observation lab. He plans to do this with future classes, but to extend it more by observing the eggs for more days.

2 -School Page 2 By: Tally Katus The Biology I class, made up of sophomores, recently did a lab that consisted of observing the changes of eggs in different substances. The information for the students to learn through this lab, according to Mr. Swanson, was osmosis, the movement of water. For four days, the students watched eggs they had put into beakers of corn By: Megan Nehl Younger generations are always looking up to high school students whether they realize it or not. In the halls, at lunch, and even walking by classrooms, they look up to the positive behavior shown. This is part of the reason why Mrs. Straight had her world history class present information on ancient Greek Civilization to the sixth graders. Mrs. Odenbach, the 6 th grade teacher, wanted her class to recognize some of the people, places, and other vocabulary that were used in the presentations. Since Biology I Observes Osmosis syrup and water. But, before they observed, they had to remove the egg shell by using vinegar. This made a chemical reaction that got rid of the shell and a few layers of the egg. Arthur Harrison quoted, I learned that vinegar acts as an acid against the membrane of the egg. They then weighed the egg every day and watched how the weight changed with the different substances the eggs were Far Left- Brittney cleans off her egg so she can put it back in a beaker. Left- Alec measures the weight of his egg. Sophomores Teach Sixth Graders in. Laughing, Mr. Swanson said that the students excelled in breaking eggs. He then stated that the students were skilled in observing, for this is an observation lab. He plans to do this with future classes, but to extend it more by observing the eggs for more days. Above- Surprised by the change in the weight of the egg, Meza observes her measurement. they are also currently studying the ancient Greeks, Mrs. Odenbach hoped that they would be able to make that connection. You learn best when you have to teach the subject because you have to thoroughly understand it to teach it, stated Mrs. Straight. This basically means that to teach a subject, in this case the Greek Civilization, you need to fully understand what you are teaching and know it more in depth than how you would learning about it in everyday class. Plus the sophomore s learned a lot more from listening to their classmates speak about the different parts of the civilization because it is a change in learning which will often appeal more to students. Both teachers, Mrs. Straight and Mrs. Odenbach, hope that their classes learned a lot and had fun during this project. The students seemed to pay attention to their peers and/or classmates while presenting and hopefully learned a lot of skills and information that will help them throughout the rest of their high school career and beyond. Sixth grade students, Tevyn and Allie, take notes while one of sophomores present. Mrs. Odenbach and Mrs. Straight watch the students presentations. Brittney and Chloe teach the sixth graders about Greek religion.

3 Competition: Good or Bad? By: Madison Weishaar Win or lose, competition always makes us better. Life is full of competitions. In school, we compete for academic status. In the workplace, we compete for jobs and promotions. Everything in today s society revolves around competing. Competition does not just create winners and success stories. It builds unique personalities, motivation, resilience, determination and a sense of humor within each of us. It builds highperforming students, athletes, business -men, and leaders. It makes us stronger. Nothing can get students going more than a game or contest. Sometimes, even having kids compete against each other makes them try harder to succeed. In a school setting, if kids are trying and working harder, their extra effort is seen in improved grades and standardized test scores. When children engage in competitive activities, they not only gain individual skills, but also learn important life lessons needed throughout life. As a student of Lemmon High School, there are so many different opportunities for student involvement. From sports, Oral Interp, One Act, and FFA to being a member of the Quiz Bowl team or competing at music competitions, there are several different extra-curricular activities and competitions for students to take part in. While class tests and assignments do not always capture kids unique and natural talents, extra-curricular activities and competitions like these can. One common activity that many high school students participate in within our school is sports. Sports teach kids honesty, teamwork, fair play, and respect. It also provides a place for young people to learn how to deal with both winning and losing. Sophomore, Alec O Donnell shared, Sports has brought me closer to my teammates and helped make me an overall better person and athlete. In addition, from furthering public speaking skills in FFA to developing a How to Get Better Grades Page 3 Features humorous mindset in Oral Interp or even learning to step out of our own shoes in One Act, students nationwide develop important life lessons through competing. Freshman, Lauren Weishaar stated, One of the most important life lessons I ve learned through competing is that we/ourselves are our biggest competition. As a multi-activity student, I formally and genuinely encourage students to be involved with more than just their usual class life. Senior, Camryn Shockley added, Competing is a way to put yourself out there, which is what everyone should do, because if you don t put yourself out there, you aren t really living. Competing is just one way to live a little. In other words, audition for One Act, go out for wrestling or try out for the Quiz Bowl team! Overall, the more activities and competitions you are involved in, the more lessons you will learn, friendships you will gain, and knowledge you will secure. By: Zayda Dirk Slowly, you flip your test paper over. A big, red F is on the top. How can this be? You actually studied for this test. Unfortunately, this is the story for many high school students. Even if they studied, many often still receive bad grades. Sometimes the case can be that these students are not studying in ways that will be the most productive for them individually. Oftentimes, it is not how long students study for, but instead it is how they spend their time studying that will make the difference. One of the many ways that makes studying more productive is to manage time wisely. Planning ahead can be very beneficial to avoid cramming. Also, once a time is picked, be sure to not procrastinate, and only bring materials that are needed during the study time. Students are more likely to focus when they do not have extra materials that are distracting, such as their phones. Although it can be hard for kids to put away these distractions, a study at the University of Connecticut found that these distractions will harm their grades (The Best Colleges). Another way that studying can be more beneficial is by actively participating in class. Taking notes and reviewing them will instill information into students minds that will be easier to remember during tests. Reviewing information within 24 hours can help a student remember 80% of newly learned information (The Best Colleges). Also, knowing the teacher s expectations can prevent over or understudying. Listening and paying attention in class will help students to know what to study. Although it may seem productive to study all at once, taking breaks is actually better. One experiment found that studying for 52 minutes followed by a 17 minute break is the most effective (White). Knowing how a student learns individually can help him or her to better remember information. For example, visual learners remember things that they see, so it could be beneficial for these students to look over their notes and textbooks. The most important thing to remember about studying is to not stress and think positively. Make sure to be prepared, but also be confident when taking tests. Works Cited The Best Colleges. "17 Scientifically Proven Ways to Study Better This Year." The Best Colleges. 11 February < White, Martha C. "The Exact Amount of Time to Take a Break, According to Data." 20 October Time.com. 11 February < time.com/ /perfect-break/>.

-School/Sports Page 4 Building Family Culture By: Lauren Weishaar Totem poles were created by the Indigenous people to tell stories and keep records of important historical events during their

They focused primarily on the Indigenous tribes and how they show their culture from present day by making totem poles. To further expand on the lesson, Mrs.

The cast performed their play 13 Ways to Screw up your College Interview at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center at eleven o clock Friday their own totem poles by tying in their family and

Right- Jim explains his totem pole to his classmates. One Act Receives Superior Award morning. Each team at the state competition had to compete against themselves instead of against other teams.

"I was super impressed with Above- Rosie poses for a picture with her totem pole. everyone s high level of poise and professionalism at a state event.

4 -School/Sports Page 4 Building Family Culture By: Lauren Weishaar Totem poles were created by the Indigenous people to tell stories and keep records of important historical events during their lifetime. Mrs. Gebhart s 7 th grade Social Studies class did just that. They created their own totem poles to tell their family culture. Mrs. Gebhart s class studied Canada and the various people that live there. They focused primarily on the Indigenous tribes and how they show their culture from present day by making totem poles. To further expand on the lesson, Mrs. Gebhart s students made By: Macyn Flatmoe One Act finished out their season by attending the state competition at Brandon Valley, just outside of Sioux Falls. The cast performed their play 13 Ways to Screw up your College Interview at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center at eleven o clock Friday their own totem poles by tying in their family and personal culture. The kids could reflect on their own culture and be proud of where they come from, stated Mrs. Gebhart. She also clarified that it won t be the last time she does this project. Right- Jim explains his totem pole to his classmates. One Act Receives Superior Award morning. Each team at the state competition had to compete against themselves instead of against other teams. The Lemmon cast and crew received a superior award, and several of the cast received outstanding actor awards: Jake Ellison, Macyn Flatmoe, Camryn Shockley, Sierra Sattler, and Sage Peterson. "I was super impressed with Above- Rosie poses for a picture with her totem pole. everyone s high level of poise and professionalism at a state event. It was a large venue, and everybody handled the pressure really well. It felt great to see everybody s hard work pay off by getting a superior play award and five individual acting awards," commented director, Jenny Dirk. Jake and Macyn argue over the interviews during the last scene of the play. Jasmine impresses the audience with her vocal audition. Camryn plays Elizabeth, the practicing vampire, while getting interviewed by Macyn. Cowboys Work Win One, Lose One in Region Tournament By: Morgan Dauwen & Macyn Flatmoe The Cowboys had their last regulation game against Wakpala on Friday, February 23 with a win of Peyton Anderson commented on his favorite memory of the season being, When Arthur would continue to break his glasses, and he kept super glue in his pocket so he could glue them back together. The team went into regionas with Jacob Hetzel not playing due to an injury in a previous game. Having lack of varsity experience, and a few injuries throughout the season, the team has had to readjust to a few things from time to time. Both coaches commented on their memories of the season. Head coach, Sheri Anderson said that hers was, When our foreign exchange student, Hank, made his first varsity basket and ran down the floor with his hand in the air. Assistant coach, Monte Oliver said that his was, When Arthur Harrison tossed his glasses to me on the bench because he couldn t keep them on, then proceeded to get fouled, shoot two free throws, make them, and then he ran to the bench to get his glasses because he could barely see the rim. The Cowboys won against McIntosh in the first round of Region 8 B play. In the second round, the Cowboys season came to an end as they lost to Faith *pictures located on page 6 Cowboys Varsity Opponent W/L Score Flasher L Bison L Harding County L Wakpala W LMC'S Harding County L McIntosh W Tiospaye Topa W 65-31

By: Avery Haase The Cowgirl basketball team ended their regular season with 8 wins and 12 losses.

A sophomore and varsity player, Chloe Trogstad, also commented about the regular season, We had a hard time figuring things out at first.

One of the games that took place after the LMC tournament was against Harding County. During this game, Taylor Drayton led with 22 points and following her was Tayte Kohn with 14 points.

5 By: Avery Haase The Cowgirl basketball team ended their regular season with 8 wins and 12 losses. Coach Ryan Kohn had a few comments about the season, Overall, I feel the girls have improved immensely. The ability to run set plays all the way to our press and defense, we improved across the board. A sophomore and varsity player, Chloe Trogstad, also commented about the regular season, We had a hard time figuring things out at first. Once we finally got things together, Meza got hurt and the momentum changed. We had to change things again, but I feel like we have become stronger as a team because of all these things. One of the games that took place after the LMC tournament was against Harding County. During this game, Taylor Drayton led with 22 points and following her was Tayte Kohn with 14 points. For the free throw percentage, Kohn had 83% while Aubrey Weishaar was close behind with 75%. The rebounds for this game include Drayton Page 5 Sports- Cowgirls Fall Short on Final Round of Regions with 11 and Weishaar with 9. Another game that the Cowgirls brought home a win with was against Bison. During this game, Kohn led with 15 points, and Tally Katus followed with 14 points. The rebounds for this game include Kohn and Katus leading with 6 each. Camryn Shockley had 7 steals as well. The last regular game of the season against McIntosh came close for the Cowgirls although they couldn t pull through with the win. For total points, Kohn led with 9 points while Drayton, Shockley, and Morgan Dauwen followed behind with 7 points each. The total rebounds include Drayton and Dauwen with 8. The ladies had a bye for the first round of the Region 8 B Tournament but played the second round of regions against McIntosh while bringing home the win. During this game, Katus led with 16 points and Shockley followed with 13. For rebounds, Shockey led with 9 and Drayton had 7. Katus led with free throws with an 86% average. From winning this game, it advanced them to the final round of region play. The ladies fell short while playing the final round of regions against Faith. Kohn led with 15 points and Dauwen was close behind with 8 points. Drayton and Shockley led with 6 rebounds each as well. To conclude the season, Coach Kohn commented, Towards the end of the season we had a tough game with McLaughlin and for the most part played well. During the regular game against McIntosh, we played way below our ability. We were happy to match up against them for our first game of regionals, so we could show them what we could do. We changed some things in our offense for that game, and the girls did a great job implementing the changes. We then matched up against Faith which is a great team. We played with them the majority of the first half, but they continually built on their lead the remainder of the game. Left- Taylor jumps for the ball trying to gain possession for the Cowgirls. Below Left- Aubrey gets her hands up on defense in hopes to steal the ball. Below Right- Tally jumps to catch the ball. Varsity Girls Basketball Opponent Score W/L Bowman County L Herreid/Selby Area L Harding County W Grant County L Bison W McLaughlin L McIntosh L McIntosh - Regions W Faith - Regions L Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Opponent Score W/L Bowman County L Herreid/Selby Area W Harding County W Grant County W Bison W McLaughlin W Junior Varsity Tournament Opponent Score W/L Standing Rock W Grant County L Flasher L

By: Morgan Dauwen & Macyn Flatmoe The Junior High Boys Basketball team finished their season with a win of 39-15 over the Bison team. This ended their season with a 6-5 record.

Justin Schopp scored a bucket at the end of Page 6 Student Life- JH Boys End with a Big Win regulation to send the game into overtime, and then he did the same thing at the end of the first overtime.

To conclude, Talon Trogstad mentioned that his favorite part about this year was getting better as a team and gaining team chemistry.

(8) L 37-38 Bison (8) W 39-15 Far Left- Talon goes in for a layup against the Faith Longhorns. Middle- Sawyer shoots a free throw against Rock Creek. Left- Andrew receives a pass from Avery.

By: Taylee Raba Small group is tough and it takes a special student to be able to do it, stated Mrs. Ham.

By: Beth Tennant Seniors Chandler Schopp- Trying to do a backflip off of a couch. Allison Preszler- Cut my thumb on a can of cat food when I went to open it.

6 By: Morgan Dauwen & Macyn Flatmoe The Junior High Boys Basketball team finished their season with a win of over the Bison team. This ended their season with a 6-5 record. Assistant Coach Monte Oliver commented that his favorite game was against Grant County which they ended up winning in double overtime. Justin Schopp scored a bucket at the end of Page 6 Student Life- JH Boys End with a Big Win regulation to send the game into overtime, and then he did the same thing at the end of the first overtime. He was the big man on campus that night! The junior high boys have gained much experience during the past season. To conclude, Talon Trogstad mentioned that his favorite part about this year was getting better as a team and gaining team chemistry. Cowboys Junior High Opponent W/L Score Rock Creek (8) W McIntosh (8) W Timber Lake (8) L Harding County (8) L Harding County (6,7) W Flasher (8) L Harding County (8) L Bison (8) W Far Left- Talon goes in for a layup against the Faith Longhorns. Middle- Sawyer shoots a free throw against Rock Creek. Left- Andrew receives a pass from Avery. Far Right- Jaden goes for the jump ball against the Thunderhawks. Middle- Hank shoots the three pointer against Tiospaye Topa. Right- Cody goes up for a block against Newell. By: Taylee Raba Small group is tough and it takes a special student to be able to do it, stated Mrs. Ham. Dillon Reede, Jasmine Styles, Sage Peterson, Taylor Drayton, and Lexi Lopez went to Mobridge on February 14 to compete. Marilyn Willey What is the dumbest way you ve been injured? By: Beth Tennant Seniors Chandler Schopp- Trying to do a backflip off of a couch. Allison Preszler- Cut my thumb on a can of cat food when I went to open it. Juniors Jadyn Zentner- We were taking down a branding runway, and my brother pulled a 100 and some pound board off, and dropped it on my foot. Max Dietz- When I was a little kid, I jumped off the couch and broke my toe. Sophomores Jimal Storm- With a pressure washer. Mesha Schwab- Jumping off the top of the slide and didn t land right. Five Place at Small Group provided piano accompaniment for the students. Reede brought home a Superior Plus rating for his French horn solo. Peterson, Styles and Drayton earned a Superior for their vocal trio. Styles and Peterson also received an excellent plus for their vocal duet. Styles earned a third award for a vocal solo which received an excellent rating. Lopez earned an excellent for her flute solo. Ham commented, I wish we could have had more time for practicing, but our students are involved in a lot of activities, so with the circumstances they did amazing. Freshmen Jacob Hetzel- Trying to catch a football. Will Stevens- I fell off a bike and face planted. Eighth Grade Bethany Anderson Playing football. Seventh Grade Gavin Mathis Jumping off a rock. Tyler Ellingson- Paper cut. Sixth Grade Sophia Hooker- Jumped off my bike while riding it; I had scraped knees.

Squeezer. Cowgirls Battle with Bulldogs and Wolverines. Morgan gets ready to box out a Herreid Selby player as they shoot a free throw.

Squeezer. Cowgirls Battle with Bulldogs and Wolverines. Morgan gets ready to box out a Herreid Selby player as they shoot a free throw. In This Issue *Girls Basketball * Pgs. 2-3 School News * Pgs. 4-5 School/ Sports * Pg. 6 Sports/ Question of the Issue Lemmon High School Squeezer Squeezer Staff: Editor: Macyn Flatmoe Assistant Editors: