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New administrators named Discover little-known facts about Dr. Steve Noble.

Need an inexpensive prom dress? Silver Sparkle Prom Shop is now open for prom-goers. Find out where to find a dress on a budget or make a donation.

Winter sports teams successful

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Catch up on coaches’ comments, team records as winter sports finish their seasons.

FFA helper Becky Collom holds the piglet while Mrs. Patty Allacher moves in for the kiss. Allacher was the winner of the “Kiss the Pig” contest to raise money for SCARS (Second Chance Animal Refuge Society). She raised $252.78 in donations and beat second place Mr. Daniel Ruda by only $21.93. (Photo by Katelyn Meader)

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Students, teachers learn Schoology, prepare for 1:1 program by Stone Brackett staff writer And they’re off! Classes taught by Mrs. Jaimie Christopher, Mr. Don Koon, Ms. Laurie Lewis, Mr. David Ralph, Mrs. Amy Riley, Mr. Luke Wiens, and Mrs. Natalie Wolfe have begun to test Schoology, the program that the school will be using for 1:1. The website to login to Schoology is seaman.schoology.com. From this website, students can access a variety of different features and view their classes. Among these options are the notifications button and the courses button. The notifications button can be used to view interactions with other students and also to easily access notes and quiz-

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TEACHER AWARD: Orchestra teacher Mariah Barnett has been named the Kansas American String Teachers Association (KASTA) Young Teacher of the Year. This award is given to an outstanding new member of the string teaching profession in recognition of meritorious service and outstanding promise.

SENIOR INTERNSHIP DEADLINE TOMORROW: Applications are currently being accepted until tomorrow for both semesters of the 2016/2017 school year. Enroll for either or both semesters. This course partners with local community businesses and organizations to provide in-class, on-line and on-site learning. Choose the career field of interest and be matched with a local mentor, then spend class time on black days working with them within their organization. For an application or more information please see Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mettner, or any of the Career and College Advocates.

zes. The courses button can be used to view all of the classes a student is currently enrolled in. From there, all a student has to do is click on the course they wish to view and they will be able to view all of the assignments and notes for a certain class. Other important options include the calendar button and the grades button, which allow students to view due dates and grades in classes respectively. One of the nice things about Schoology is that it can help students stay more organized. “It’s a lot more organized than having notes in my binder,” says Noah Wells, one of the students who is using Schoology.

OVERDRIVE: The library offers 100s of books through their eBook service. Download the Overdrive app. Then Log in to seaman.lib.overdrive.com. Powerschool login is your library card number/pin. Take a library’s worth of books with you over spring break. From now until the end of March, students who download the app AND check out a book are eligible for gift card prizes. FCCLA STAR AWARDS:Kylie Hawes received a Gold medal for her STAR Event in Recycle and Redesign entitled: “T-shirt Mania!” Kylie will compete at State in Wichita April 3-5, 2016. Hawkes was also elected president of District E-West. Keith Nitcher and Nikki Romig received a silver at district and will compete in state competition in April in Wichita. Their project entitled, “I’d EAT that!” was entered in the National Programs in Action competition.

Although it has lots of nice aspects, it does have its downfalls too. Among those are a lack of customization and it being online. Opening the program will take longer than opening a binder. “It doesn’t agree with our school’s internet,” says Wells. Teachers have been appreciating Schoology as well. “With other learning management systems, I’ve given up early on them because they aren’t user friendly,” says Mrs. Riley. “With Schoology, it’s easier to upload and create assignments, and I like how it can automatically export grades to PowerSchool.” Schoology will continue to be tested by students and teachers throughout the rest of the year.

(FRONT) Spencer Meier, Tyler Olson (BACK) Josie Funnell, Nick Amrein, Kelsey Collom, Allie Veal represent the ag mechanics team at district FFA contest. (Photo provided by Megan VanGordon)

FFA AWARDS: Louisburg district contest produced several awards. The ag mechanics team of Allie Veal, Nick Amrein, Josie Funnell, Spencer Meier, Kelsey Collom and Tyler Olson earned second place. Amrein received 6th high individual while Veal earned 9th individually. The entomology team of Austin Rosencutter, Bradyn Rottler, Weston Tanner and Tori Rothenberger earned sixth place. The floriculture team of Te’a Jackson, Shania Church, Tori Rothenburger earned 11th place. SUMMER ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE: Seniors -May 23 & 24; Juniors - May 25 & 26; Sophomores - May 27 Freshmen & all others - May 31June 2.

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New superintendent eager to get started

by Mason Diederich editor

Dr. Steve Noble, who has been superintendent at Hillsboro U.S.D. 410, will be replacing Mr. Mike Mathes as superintendent. Mathes announced he will be retiring after this school year. Noble’s plan is to get integrated very quickly by meeting with community and school leadership. He will spend the first 100 days on the job listening to everyone, including students. A student advisory group is something that he wants to set up so he can hear directly from the students. Dr. Noble, who began his career in education as an Industrial Technology teacher, will be coming into the district with many new changes happening. He touched on the one to one initiation and how excited he is for it. “This will be a big boost to our learning programs,” said Dr. Noble. He was very excited when this job opened. The Seaman community was something that drew him into applying for the job.

Favorite Music: Rush Led Zeppelin The Cult Elvis Johnny Cash

Favorite Movies: Dumb and Dumber Raising Arizona Runaway Train Lord of the Rings

Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye Dr. Steve Noble introduces himself to USD 345 staff at their February in-service. (Photo by Zach Patton)

GREAT REPUTATION statewide for having QUALITY academic, fine arts, clubs and athletic programs.” “Seaman has a

DR. STEVE NOBLE

“It’s location adjacent to Topeka, yet the small community feel, is very appealing to my family,” said Dr. Noble. He is excited that his kids will be in this district. He and his wife, Gita, have three children: Eva, 14, Ellie, 11, and Emma, 10.

“Seaman has a great reputation statewide for having quality academic, fine arts, clubs and athletic programs,” said Dr. Noble. Some of his hobbies include being outdoors, watching his kids in their activities and enjoying watching sports

on TV. He is a huge Royals, Chiefs, and Wichita State fan. He tries to watch as much college football as he can. Dr. Noble closed by saying “I am very excited to become a part of the Seaman school district.”

Mr. Lee Schmidt will take over as assistant principal by Mason Diederich editor Mr. Lee Schmidt has been announced as new assistant principal. He will be taking Mr. Mike Monaghan’s current position since he will be moving up to the head principal starting next year. Mr. Schmidt is completing his 20th year in education. He served as an assistant principal at Hayden for five years and then became the principal at Holy Family for the next eight years. During this time at Hayden he coached football and softball for six years and his teams won four state championships. Mr. Schmidt earned his bachelor’s of

“I have truly

ENJOYED

the students and the

WELCOMING

environment.”

LEE SCHMIDT science degree in education from Kansas University and his masters in school leadership and administration from Washburn. “I am honored and excited to be named the assistant principal,” said Mr. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt began his career here in

the Seaman district where he student taught at Logan. He is currently a science teacher at the high school. This was his first year as a teacher at Seaman. “I have truly enjoyed the students and the welcoming environment here,” said Mr. Schmidt. He will start this summer as the new assistant principal. “I look forward to supporting and assisting the wonderful students, families, faculty and staff to reach their fullest potential,” said Mr. Schmidt. Incoming head principal Monaghan closed with saying “We are pleased to have Mr. Schmidt as a member of our leadership team.”

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Qualification changes for Curriculum changes perfect skills teachers of college classes postponed by Bethany Piel staff writer

Teachers now have until 2020/2021 in order to earn a master’s degree or higher or receive 18 graduate credit hours for the course they are wanting to teach. Formerly, teachers had until September 1, 2016 to complete this requirement. However, because of an uproar from educators, to rural to urban teachers, and from Republicans to Democrats, this criteria for teachers was able to be pushed back to allow more time for them to meet the requirements. In June of 2015, Higher Learning Commission, the group of people selected to oversee certain college regulations, ruled to stiffen the requirements for teachers who teach dual credit courses. Higher Learning Commission states, “those faculty members teaching general education courses, or other nonoccupational courses (i.e., courses not designed to prepare people directly for a career), hold a master’s degree or higher in the discipline or subfield. If a faculty member holds a master’s degree or higher in a discipline or subfield other than that in which he or she is teaching, that faculty member should have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach.” Dual credit courses save families millions of dollars every year by allowing them the opportunity to take those courses at a reduced price. As well as this, they give students an opportunity to experience what a college course truly feels like. Seaman High School offers many dual credit opportunities that are in jeopardy due to this ruling. Principal Ron Vinduska says, “Administrators at both Washburn University and SHS believe that the current system of dual credit is working well and hundreds of students in Shawnee County alone are benefitting from taking college classes while in high school. Why would an outside agency want to fix something that isn’t broken?”

HJLA builds in writing by Bailey Chinn staff writer

As education changes throughout the years, curriculum for classes needs to change too. The language arts department is incorporating a new layout for their honors courses. They decided to do this change when seniors in AP English entered the class and were surprised by the vast change the curriculum required. After second semester, Amy Riley, English teacher, says, “I was really impressed with the strides made in writing by the students.” It is not as though the students are not meeting their goals, but they had to jump into AP English with little writing experience. “I feel like there needs to be more writing (in HJLA). This will prepare students for Washburn comp and for all of the composition classes in general,” says Natalie Wolfe, English teacher. To solve this problem, teachers want to incorporate more writing into the Honors Juniors Language Arts (HJLA)

classes second semester. Mrs. Riley says they are doing this partially because the difference in the level between the years is vast and it is a bit of a shock to the students. This should better prepare the AP students for the writing assignments. Mrs. Wolfe thinks that all junior English teachers should have a set requirement for the writing assignments and have set essays that all juniors do to prepare them for their next year English course. They have also contemplated cutting down the number of short readings and focus on longer readings like the AP classes do. “Basically we want to make sure we’ve got depth over quantity,” says Mrs. Riley. Ultimately this transition for HJLA classes will be preparing students for college level work. The entire grade level is under review. Not only are the honors classes changing, the regular English classes are looking at updating to new curriculum as well.

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Editors Business/Ad Managers Photo Editor

Staff

Mason

Diederich, Jakob Ready Brenlee Yingling Marcy Anderson

Stone Brackett,Emily Burd, Bailey Chinn, Sophia Darting, Leann Isaacson, Kennedy Mirowski, Shyanne Osterhaus, Bethany Piel, Roland Westling

Adviser Kelly Neiman, MJE To submit a letter to the editor, the letter must be 300 words or less in length. All correspondence must be signed. The goal of the staff is to report school and community news and suggest ideas for improvement. We welcome your opinions and will do our best to publish what you have to say. Views in this newsmagazine do not always represent those of the faculty or school board of USD 345. The Clipper reserves the right to edit or refuse publication of material that is libelous, obscene, invading privacy, infringing on copyright or disruptive to the educational process of Seaman High School.

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School calendar decided by committee by Mason Diederich editor

iasion committee? Curriculum committees? One lesser known but very important committee made up of teachers is the calendar committee. Joined with board members and central office staff, teachers help decide when school is in session. The committee works well in advance, currently working on the 2017-18 school year. These members are given two calendars to choose from and they each vote on which one they prefer. The differences in these two are not substantial but contain minor changes for days off. Both must contain

by Jakob Ready editor

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certain parameters that are required by this district. Some of these include 169 student days, 184 teacher days, and two built-in snow days. “There is some thought put into these calendars and not just randomized,” said Mrs. Annie Diederich. Some negotiated agreements include holidays and which ones that students get off. Some may be wondering why spring break falls so early. The reason for this is because of the Kansas Board of Regents. USD 345 tends to follow that guideline that they provide. On their website, students are be able to see all colleges start days and spring breaks in the state. Our spring break follows this so that colleges and high schools are off around the same time.

After the committee decides on the two, they send them out to the rest of the district to vote. Teachers are able to vote on these and whichever one wins is sent to the board to decide. “Almost always the one the faculty picks, is the one that the board agrees with,” said Mrs. Diederich.

“There is some

THOUGHT

put into these

CALENDARS.”

Committee member

Annie Diederich

Start planning early and plan visits on VacationIt is never too early to start going on college visits. As the end of high school comes to a near, schedules begin to fill up fast. Planning out of state visits can be a hassle. Instead plan them around family road trips or other vacations to take away some stress.

tips for effective college visits

Talk to students on campus-

Usually one will learn more about the culture of the campus by talking to current students, rather than counselors or tour guides. Tour guides are often paid to show the campus in a positive light, talking to current students will paint a clearer picture

Visit a dining hall or student center-

Get a feel for the school’s atmosphere by observing current students in a cafeteria or student union.

Get financial aid informationAlong with understanding the culture of a school and the academic options it provides, students should also research financial aid opportunities available at a college or university

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Construction finally underway at dangerous intersection by Leann Isaacson staff writer On the morning of Jan. 27 four people were injured, two seriously in a 4-vehicle crash at the intersection of 46th St. and K-4 highway. Among the seriously injured was 5-year-old Kranston Haehn who attends Kindergarten at Pleasant Hill Elementary School. According to their GoFundMe page, Kranston and his mother Bailey Zobel both

broke their backs, and will not be able to walk for at least three months. Kranston is at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. The Thursday after the crash Kansas Department of Transportation announced they will make improvements to that intersection. The Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig said it was time to make adjustments to the very dangerous highway. KDOT released that there will be a new northbound left

turn lane on K-4 going onto 46th and the west side of the intersection will be turned into a cul-de-sac. K-4 highway is a very populated road and the angle at which NE 46th and K-4 meet is something that really needed to be fixed. Construction is expected to start in spring and should be completed by late fall. $1.47 million is projected to be the amount spent on this project.

Cast, crew announced for Cinderella, premiering March 24-26 Ella......................................................................Marissa Nunley Production Crew Topher .............................................................Brett Broadbent Madame.......................................................Madison Dressman Jean-Michel............................................................Logan Ruddy Sebastian.........................................................Thomas Faulkner Marie...............................................................Bailey Stattleman Gabrielle.................................................................Jordan Hayes Charlotte....................................................................Lexi Garles Lord Pinkleton.................................................Cameron Charity Raccoon/Duke..............................................Austin Rosencutter Fox..........................................................................Hayden Wells Giant................................................................Tobias Mikkelsen Footman...................................................................J’Shawn Gill Coachman/Earl..................................................Lucas Anderson

Knights, Townspeople, Peasants, Servants,etc. Errick Guzman Maggie Royer Gabrielle Losa Mackenzie Moylan Gaia Romano Trinidy Thompson Dakota Wallace Lucas Anderson

Santino Gallardo Hayden Wells J’Shawn Gill Kenna Deck Abby Barth Ryeann Steinhoff Austin Rosencutter

Pit Ensemble FLUTE: Michelle Sieve, Danielle Welborn, Cassidy Harden, Pic CLARINET:Maggie Puderbaugh, Sami Reed, MaKayla Russell BASSOON: Nathan Manning

Maggie Puderbaugh Tobias Mikkelsen Abby Noyes Max Droot Abigail Wenlandt Taylor Ashley Catie Wools

Technical supervisor: Ms. Katie Murphy Stage Manager: C.J. Thurlow Asst. Stage Manager: Carter Kabus Backstage Crew Head: Katherine Hird Light Board Operators: Scott Herman, Stryker Morgan Sound Board Operator: Madison Flory Asst. Sound Board Operator: Colton Fund Prop Master: Jenna Erickson Prop Crew: Kalika Crumpton Follow Shot Crew: Ciara Sloan, Dyshara Smith Costume Crew Head: Samantha Proffitt Costume Crew: Allison Johannes, Illiana Gallardo Makeup Crew Head: Dakota Shafer Makeup Crew: Kyli VanSchaick, Jodi Kern Hair Crew Head: Sage Hernandez, Andrea Lichter, Kamryn Pendleton, Haylie Gwaltney Backstage Crew: Santino Gallardo Errick Guzman, Max Drobot, Logan Anderson House Manager: Travis Alt Set Construction Crew and the Tech Theater class Poster/Tshirt Design: Andrew Huff, Katie Murphy Director and Producer: Mrs. Diane Kay Payne Sound Design: Andrew Huff

TRUMPET:Courtney Wohletz, Derrick Quinn, Adora Rhyne HORN:Molly Mulqueen, Amanda McCommon TROMBONE: Dawson Johannes, Brendyn Eigenman VIOLIN:Emily Swanson, Augie Chapas,

Brooke Prescott, Mary Morrison VIOLA:Daryn Doherty CELLO:Cole King, Natalie Ford BASS: Kasey Sturgeon PERCUSSION:Brock Mitchell - set, Elayna Bonnewell

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Therapy dogs provide companionship, lift spirits by Shyanne Osterhaus staff writer In today’s society, dogs are not only cute, lovable pets, but they are also used for many other purposes. For example, in retirement communities dogs are often led around to visit the residents. Medical clinics, especially children’s hospitals and cancer centers, bring dogs in to see the patients while they are admitted. An article recently published in the Kansas City Star says that therapy dogs reduce stress and raise spirits. Therapy dogs have been seen in school and educational settings as well. Children who have difficulties relating to other children or teachers act differently when they are around pets, possibly leading to an increase in performance during educational activities. “Therapy dogs lift spirits and lessen depression as well as decrease feelings of isolation and alienation,” Counselor Patty Allacher says. “They also provide comfort and help students overcome speech

and emotional disorders.” While therapy dogs are popular, the Seaman district has never had one as a member of the staff. “I had tried to pursue a therapy dog, and one of our special education teachers tried a few years later,” Mrs. Allacher explains. “The cost of training is amazingly high and funding just wasn’t available either time we looked into it.” Mrs. Allacher says that training a therapy dog is expensive and intense. “When I checked a few years ago there was a month training you and your pup had to go through away from home.” Therapy dogs are used to calm an environment and their services have been known to have drastic positive effects on the students with which they interact. While Seaman has never used a therapy dog, both Topeka High and Shawnee Heights high schools have had therapy dogs at one point. Several elementary schools in the 501 district utilize them as well.

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS are the most common therapy dog breed Therapy dogs are often recognized by SPECIAL VESTS OR TAGS they wear Petting a dog can LOWER THE RISK of heart attack, stroke or seizure Instead of dogs, FISH TANKS are used in doctors offices to CALM THE PATIENTS Information provided by pawtyme.com, Images provide by creativecommons.com

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Justin Bieber makes major comeback to music industry by Brenlee Yingling staff writer Justin Bieber has had one of the biggest comebacks of the year after having taken three years off from making music. For the past year, when people mention Justin Bieber they think of the guy who went to jail for a DUI among other bad choices he has made. He has now made his name known yet again for the better, for having some of the biggest hits in the music industry today. His newest album titled Purpose came out in No-

vember of 2015 and by the end of 2015 four of his songs were in the top five on the Billboard charts. His top hits are “Sorry”, “What Do You Mean”, “Love Yourself”, and “Where Are Ü Now”. Justin Bieber’s new album has 18 songs with features from Big Sean, Travis Scott, Halsey, and Nas. The songs “Purpose”, “Mark My Words”, and “The Feeling” are songs to check out as well. Along with his new hit songs, he is also trying to change his lifestyle choices. In an interview with The Daily Mail, Justin Bieber said, “I

was in a bad place…it wasn’t fake. I just want to get to a place where I can stop apologizing. We all go through trial and error. We all go through moments of downfall. Let’s talk about our success now. Let’s focus on me now. And I think we’re getting there.” Justin Bieber appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show in late 2015 to not only talk about his mistakes but also contribute to charity. He also performed had an outdoor concert for the show, surprising many fans with tickets. He also recently won his first ever Grammy award

“Baby”

“Boyfriend”

“One Time”

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Was #5 on Billboard charts

Was #2 on Billboard charts

Was #17 on Billboard charts

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“Love Yourself”

this past month for the song “Where Are Ü Now” with Skrillex and Diplo. The song won the best dance recording category. Justin Bieber recently said in an interview, “I think for a while there I forgot how much I loved being on stage, how much I love doing what I do and I think I took it for granted a little bit.” Bieber is about to kick off his Purpose tour, which will hit 58 cities in four months. He will be coming to the Kansas City Sprint Center on April 6.

“One Less Lonely Girl”

“Sorry”

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Was #1 on Billboard charts

SilverSparkle Prom Shop helps with cost of prom dresses by Emily Burd staff writer For many, prom season is an exciting time. Planning may even start months before the big day. As great as the whole thing can be, the price can get too much for some. A dress for prom is one of the top expenses for the night. According to promgirl.com, dresses cost anywhere from $100 to $400, and the price still goes up from there. Other items such as hair, makeup, nails, can cost up to $250. Then there is also the cost of getting in, hiring a photographer (if you choose to), and the pre-prom dinner. Some are even fortunate enough to rent a limousine.

So, SilverSparkle Prom Shop has decided to help out with one of the most costly items. Beginning on March 5 and ending on April 9, they will offer prom dresses at no charge. The goal is to help those that have problems finding the money to purchase a prom dress. “I heard how many young women were skipping prom and how stressful it was,” says Jesyca Rodenberg, chair of the program. Without question, girls can go in and pick out a dress of their choosing. However, they are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. “For me, and I think everyone who volunteers for SilverSparkle, it’s not just

about a dress, or prom; we are committed to reminding young women that any dream is possible, and that your community is here to help you be strong and hopeful,” she says. Starting February 19, the shop that is located at 3121 SW Huntoon, will accept donations at all Westboro Mart shops. They are wishing to give away 400 dresses this year, and are currently in need of plus-size dresses. This is a significant jump from last year, as only 158 dresses and gowns were given. In SilverSparkle’s first year, they only gave away six. SilverSparkle works on an almost-cashless basis, and is run off of almost 100 volunteers. The challenge is

not getting the dresses, it’s managing them. Volunteers clean up the shop location, build dressing rooms, and set everything up. They also sort, stream, hang, and keep track of all of the dresses. “When you build the right village, and put your heart into “being the change,” you will find people that want to help you,” says Rodenberg. SilverSparkle Prom Shop hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays; and 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those wishing to find a prom dress are asked to set up an appointment by emailing jesyca@silverbackks.org.

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Textbooks should still be available after one-to-one by Leann Isaacson staff writer With the school going oneto-one next year with brand new MacBook Airs, many of the textbooks will be electronic. While this may be good for the back, having textbooks online may not be so good for the eyes. Going all digital may not be such a good idea. People who study with online textbooks do just as well as those who study with a hard copy, but there may be some long term effects. Looking at a digital screen for too long can strain eyes and give unnecessary headaches. According to WebMD, between 50 percent and 90 percent of people who look at a computer screen for hours can get Computer Vision Syndrome. CVS can

“This creates some gaps in their learning and a lack of understanding the depth of the content.”

Professor Dr. Isaacson

cause pain on the eyes and in severe cases cause vision loss. Children are more affected with this as their brain are still developing. One of the biggest benefits of digital textbooks would be convenience. It’s very easy to just pull up the book online,

and your bookbag won’t be as heavy. However, technology may be great, it has a tendency to be a bit touchy. In college, students usually are the ones responsible to get a laptop or tablet to carry the electronic textbook. Electronic devices can be more expensive than the books themselves, especially if you want a good one that won’t crash and freeze all the time. Hard copy textbooks don’t buffer, crash, freeze, or get hacked into. Plus nobody wants to steal a textbook, but people want a laptop. Having textbooks online can be distracting, there are too many things that students may do instead of studying. While with a hard copy, the learner can put away all electronics and focus on your school work.

“Some students don’t read the chapters in the traditional sense (like reading a book page by page)” said Dr. Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Washburn University, “instead they use their online textbook as a reference book, rather than actually reading it. This creates some gaps in their learning and a lack of understanding the depth of the content.” It is harder to comprehend on a digital screen than it is with a hard copy. People generally read slower on a digital screen than they do on paper according to some research done by Ohio State University. While there are many benefits of having online textbooks, they can be a real nuisance and going all digital might be a bad idea.

Students question qualifications required to be sport by Bailey Chinn staff writer The debate starts here. What makes an activity a sport? Does it have to make an appearance on ESPN? Is cheerleading a sport? Is bowling a sport? Is auto racing a sport? Is marching band a sport? Is running considered a sport? What about poker? The list goes on and on and on. Counselor Steve Alexander is neutral with this topic. He simply says, “Yeah, I do think they’re all sports.” Most people do not see it that way. Some believe that for an activity to be a sport, you have to physically do it. They believe that the activities need the players to be physically fit. That knocks out bowl-

ing, auto racing and poker. Some people do not think of activities as a sport because no one has ever thought of them as one. Marching band is not the same concept as basketball or baseball, but it could be considered a sport because of the physical aspect of it. Here’s a big controversy -- cheerleading. At the high school level, cheerleaders do not really compete week to week when they cheer. They cheer most of the time just at sporting events, therefore they do not compete. Sophomore Courtney Wohletz thinks that the cheerleading high school cheerleaders do is not a sport. Senior Madyson Campbell agrees but adds, “I think competitive cheerleading

could be a sport because the stuff they do is crazy.” This can easily be the same way for high school dancing teams. They do compete sometimes, but they dance primarily for the school and the community. Does popularity play a role in determining whether a sport qualifies? There is a fine line between whether people see an activity as a sport or a hobby. Everyone sees this line in a different way and everybody has different hobbies. However, in all of these activities, they are competing to get the win. The definition of a sport is “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often a competitive nature” (Dictionary.com). This

definition can be interpreted many ways, but any competitive activity that requires skill could be considered a sport. I think that any activity that requires multiple physical skills to be done and the team is competing for a win is a sport.

www.seamannews.com OPINION 10 March 10, 2016 VikingVOICES Internship opportunities help students make informed decisions What’s your dream job?

ost people today go into their career having little to no idea of what they are about to experience. That is why the internship program truly helps students out in the long run getting to experience just what their future might be like. The internship program involves a semester-long experience at a business of choice pending their approval. In my own experience with the internship program, I was at St. Francis Health in the radiology department. I got to experience all that the radiology department had to offer, from learning how to do the different scans, reading the scans, interacting with patients and even observing a surgery in the operating room. After this semester -long experience, I gained so much knowledge and many connections that I can use for the rest of my life. Along with being able to use this experience on my resume, I will also be able to use this when trying to get into medical school. Not many students can say they got the experiences that I did. Many others had experiences like this as well. “I had volunteered at Stormont Vail before and that was when I decided I was interested in pursuing the health field, but interning at St. Francis really gave me a hands-on opportunity. I gained so many different experiences from it that helped me solidify the health field as the place that I want to be,” said senior Megan Harwood. Only a few other schools in the state of Kansas offer internship programs in high school. Former students have gained from this experience as well. Bailie Crow, who now attends Wichita

“It would have to be anything to do with kids because I love working with kids.” Sydnie Crow, 10

by Brenlee Yingling ad manager State and is hoping to get into a dental school in the near future said, “Before I did the internship I knew I wanted to be a dental hygienist, but I wasn’t 100 percent sure. Every day that I went to my internship, my decision became more final and I knew that I only wanted to be a dental hygienist. The internship program has allowed me to become even more excited for my future! I highly recommend an internship to all seniors who can fit it into their schedules.” “The program provides students some first-hand exposure and insight into everyday operations within a given career field. It can confirm, fuel, re-define or focus a student’s career interest. They gain valuable workplace experience and contacts, and improve their communication skills. They are required to communicate formally and informally, verbally and in writing, by phone and electronic media. Students gain confidence and maturity. They learn how to interact in the workplace with peers, co-workers, customers and supervisors. The internship experience can be listed on job applications scholarship applications, and their resume,” said internship teacher Marc Anderson. Tomorrow is the last day to enroll for internships either semester in 2016-2017. You can pick up an application from Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mettner or any College and Career Advocates.

“A professional volleyball player because it’s completely unrealistic but it’d be awesome to make money by play-

ing a sport that I love!” Rylee Neigenfind, 12

Applications due TOMORROW.

See Mr. Anderson or Mrs. Mettner for more information

“A dictator, because I could make a country be whatever I wanted it to be.” Cole Esser, 12

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by Sophie Darting Staff Writer New year, new movies. There are many big movies hitting the theater this year, including many sequels with characters that we know. From superheroes to animation to romance, there is a wide variety to chose from, perfect for any movie lover. Zootopia is the newest Walt Disney Pictures Animation that takes place in the metropolis of Zootopia, which is inhabited by a surplus of different animals. The story starts when a new bunny cop has to team up with a fast-talking scamartist fox in order to crack a major case. It is set to be released on March 4. “I’m really excited for Zootopia because in the preview, there are a lot of sloths. I love sloths; they are my life,” says senior Emma Sauer. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice follows the 2013 movie, Man of Steel. It kicks off with the people fearing that Superman has been let loose and his actions unchecked, prompting Batman to take on Superman. While the two heroes are fighting, Doomsday, a new threat, is created by Lex Luthor. It is set to be released on March 25. “I’m looking forward to the new Superman movie because the movie selection this year is weak; it’s one of the few movies that appeal to me,” says senior Cole Esser. The Jungle Book is a live-action film that is a remake of the classic animated

film. Set to release on April 15, the movie features only one live-action actor, Neel Sethi as Mowgli. The rest of the characters are made up of photo-real CGI. The movie follows Mowgli, an orphaned boy raised by wolves in the jungle, on his adventure to find other people like him. “I am really looking forward to seeing The Jungle Book because I like seeing Disney movies as a live-action film,” says junior Katie McLaughlin. The Huntsman’s Winter War is the second movie in the Snow White and the Huntsman franchise, without Kristen Stewart. Coming April 22, it is telling the story of Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman and takes place both before and after the events of the first film. It is set to be released on April 22nd. Captain America: Civil War is the third installation of the Captain America series but it takes place after the events that happened in the 2015 blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron. The movie finds Cap at odds with fellow avenger, Ironman, over the impending government regulation of superheroes. This is a direct result of the collateral damage that was suffered in the second Avengers movie. The Avengers choose sides and square off while Captain America’s longtime friend, Bucky/Winter Soldier factors into the fight in a crucial way. It is set to be released on May 6. Me Before You is a romantic movie based on the 2012 novel by Jojo Moyes. A

young girl from a small town, Lou Clark, starts taking care of a recently paralyzed man, Will Traynor, and they form a strong bond. Lou then has to make the difficult decision on whether she wants to stay with him or continue on with her life. It is set to be released on June 3. The Conjuring 2 is loosely based on the first Conjuring movie. It includes Ed and Lorraine Warren as they travel to London in order to help a single mother alone in a house full of vengeful spirits. It is set to be released on June 10. “I am looking forward to the second Conjuring because the first one was the best horror movie that I have ever seen and I have no doubt that the second one will be just as terrifying, if not more,” says senior Tory Darting. Finding Dory is the sequel to the 2003 blockbuster film Finding Nemo. The story takes place six months after they find Nemo and revolves around how Dory starts recalling childhood memories. This then sets her, Nemo, and Marlin on an epic journey to find her family. It is set to be released on June 17. “I can’t wait for Finding Dory to come out because Finding Nemo is my favorite movie,” says junior Natalie Brodine. Some other movies that come out later in the year are The Purge: Election Year, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Now You See Me 2, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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Ruth B, ‘lost boy’ that everyone needed by Leann Isaacson staff writer Ruth B is not a name we hear around here often, but it should be. With the voice of Adele and the writing style of Taylor Swift, the 20-yearold singer-songwriter from Canada started posted videos of her singing on Vine in 2013. She went viral when she posted a line she wrote in ear-

ly 2015, “I am a lost boy from Neverland, usually hanging out with Peter Pan.” People fell in love and encouraged her to write a whole song around it which made it to the top 100 on iTunes. The song that became such a hit, “Lost Boy” is a beautiful bittersweet ballad about finally finding the place where you belong, neverland. She signed to Columbia

Records who are more than happy to help her reach her full potential. Ruth B has always had a love for music, she had been singing all her life. She’s good at it too, her sweet, melodic voice can send you into a deep calming meditation. Her EP “The Intro”, which she produced and wrote herself, contains four wonderful songs, “Lost Boy”, “Superfi-

cial Love”, “Golden” and “2 Poor Kids”. It is out now on iTunes. Her music is the kind you could just belt out and not care if you sound like a dying horse. You could sit alone and cry because you can relate with her and her songs so much.

Cheaper options for prom can save money Ridiculous amounts of money spent is unnecessary by Shyanne Osterhaus staff writer As the prom season approaches, students make plans and wonder how they are going to pay for it. The Huffington Post discovered the average teen’s family will spend $919 on prom-related expenses. While prom is considered a lavish event, this doesn’t mean it has to cost an arm and a leg. There are many ways to save money. First of all, girls typically do not wear the same prom dress two years in a row, or even twice in their life for that matter. Girls complain about having to go dress shopping, only to be greeted by dresses costing anywhere from $100 to $400. The easiest way to save money while buying a dress is simply to not buy one at all. Find a friend or a dress you like that someone else wore the year before and contact that person to see if they would be willing to let you wear their dress this year. My dress from last year

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is just sitting in a closet, and I would definitely be willing to let someone wear it this year for no cost at all. If this idea does not seem practical, selling your old prom dresses for a discounted price is also an option. This way you can earn some of the money back that you spent on this dress in order for it to be put towards a new dress for this upcoming prom. Girls often spend hundred of dollars getting their hair and nails done, which is also unnecessary. By using online tutorials,

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girls can make their hair look just as professional as the work of a stylist. Also, why spend money getting your nails done when nail polish can be purchased and applied at home? When prom night comes, couples often schedule dinner reservations weeks in advance at some of the fancy restaurants in the city. This is not necessary. A nice meal at home or even at a less-expensive restaurant is just as romantic and suitable for a prom-night feast. Instead of spending near

$50 at a fancy restaurant, get a group together and buy a couple pizzas, or eat at a lessexpensive location. Prom is only expensive because people insist on spending so much money for this one night. Prom can be just as special if you knock a couple hundred dollars off the grand total. The memories and experience will still be the same, and this way you don’t look back on the weekend and wish you would have done more to save a couple bucks.

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2015 trends catch on, carry over into 2016

by Emily Burd staff writer

There were many trends during 2015. In fact, too many to name. They seem to go away before they get noticed by everyone. Plus, it’s more than impossible to keep track of them all. Trends spread quickly through social media sites, such as Pinterest, Twitter, and Tumblr. People can also catch onto trends by simply walking into a high school hallway and observing. It won’t take long to hear the phrase, “it’s lit!” or see a group of girls walk by in their Birkenstocks, or see boys with some form of Nike Elite; whether that be a backpack, shorts or socks. In the fashion world,

trends that seemed to shine the most were Lokai bracelets, Chacos, Birkenstocks, party ponies and party buns, henna tattoos, a strong focus on doing eyebrows and contouring, Converse, Adidas soccer pants, Adidas Superstars, front and back earrings, and following the World Series win--Royals merchandise. Apps are addicting and often cost money. Games like Madden Mobile, Minecraft, Solitaire, and Candy Crush were downloaded onto everyone’s phone at some point. Social media apps such as Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram are still popular, and are used by teens daily. A new app, After School, was popular during the first

semester. On the app, students could log-in anonymously and post about anything. When scrolling through the page - that is only accessible by students that go to the same school the app would generate questions like, “Would you go to the movies with..” and a name of a classmate would pop up. Students then had the option to either choose yes or no, and the other student would immediately receive the notification of this. Of all the trends, slang words and phrases stay the longest and are taken most seriously. Freshman Jake Busey said, “Pepe basically guided me through my year.” Often started on Vine and Twitter, the slang ends

up driving most insane by the amount of times it is repeated. Words like, “fam,” “salty,” “squad,” and “bae” are commonly used. Phrases that also caught on were, “”it’s lit,” “A1,” “Got any games,” “John Cena,” “what are those,” and “deez nuts,” which originated from a Vine. Lastly, memes. A meme, as according to Urban Dictionary, is “an internet information generator, especially of random or contentless information.” Memes that were around this year were Pepe the frog, Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” Left Shark from Superbowl XLIX, minions, zodiac signs, and of course, The Dress.

What’s popular? Modern dancing becomes simplified

by Stone Brackett staff writer There have been many dance moves that have been popularized in the past couple years. A common theme among these moves is that they are extremely simple; anyone can do them.

Among the most popular ones are the whip, the nae nae, the stanky leg, the bop, the duff, the superman, the folks, hitting the quan, and most recently, the dab. Although these dances are extremely simple, people can add their own flare to them to spice them up. For

example, when Cam Newton celebrates a touchdown, he wiggles his fingers and then dabs. The dab has become extremely famous. Almost everyone knows how to do it, even teachers. Trends for more simplistic dance moves will continue

with time, because the simplicity allows for everyone to be included. As prom approaches and students are desperately looking for dance moves they can use, these dances will be available for everyone.

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History day participants compete at district by Roland Westling staff writer Known for their outstanding results at nationals, Seaman History day participants not only have the opportunity to learn a great deal about their topic, but also have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. for nationals if their projects are up to the task. History Day consists of three different levels of competition: District, State, and Nationals. At each level, students will compete by presenting their project to a board of judges and answering questions from judges. “One never knows how well we will do at nationals. However, we should have a good amount of students who qualify for nationals,” said Susan Sittenauer, Seaman His-

tory Day sponsor. Each year a different theme is chosen for students to model their projects after. This year’s theme is “Exploration, Encounter, Exchange.” The most successful projects will be determined by the amount of effort and time dedicated to it. “There are many exceptional projects. Those students that have made revision after revision should do well in the competition,” said Sittenauer. History Day requires a great deal of work, divided up into research, annotations, and taking what has been learned and turning it into a project “My favorite part of History Day is getting to work with the students one on one and therefore getting to know them better as individuals.”

History Day sponsor Susan Sittenauer and 41 Seaman students participated in the district History Day competition at Washburn University on Feb. 27 are pictured above. (Photo provided by Susan Sittenauer)

District Competition winners: Historical Paper: • 1st place – McKynley Larson • 2nd place – Tira Haag Individual Exhibit: • 3rd place – Bethany Piel

• 2nd place – Ethan Sparks and Simeon Sykes • 3rd place – Natalie Brodine and Jeremy Wells

Individual Website: • 1st place – Faith Traver Group Performance: • 3rd place – Bailey • 1st place – Andrew Chinn Gill, Reese Emert, Dalton Cowan, Mike Group Website: Latendresse, and • 1st place – Conner Walker Bassett Poteete and Braxton Individual Documentary: • 2nd place – Emily Stanley Group Documentary: • 1st place – Aaron House and Conner Matthews

Huff • 2nd place – Madison Russell and Dawson Podlena • 3rd place – Katie McLaughlin and Melissa Bryan

Hit game show, Family Feud, comes to K.C. by Bailey Chinn staff writer “Welcome to Family Feud everybody! I’m your man Steve Harvey and boy, we got another good one for you today.” Everyone has heard that line, right? Family Feud auditions took place last month in Kansas City. This was an important opportunity because when has Family Feud ever been this close to Topeka? First if a family wants to be on the show, they have to audition for a spot. To get an appointment for an audition, there are two ways to go about doing so.

There were several requirements to be eligible for the show. These requirements include: A family consists of five members whom are related by blood, marriage or legal adoption. Members must be U.S. citizens or have permission to work within the U.S. None of the members can know or be related to any person on the production crew. Any member who is running for political office is ineligible. Any member who has been on more than two games shows in the last year is also ineligible. Anyone on the team cannot have been on Family Feud in the last ten years. The suggested

age for contestants is 15 years or older (http://www.familyfeud.com/auditionin-person/). Since the age limitation is recommended at 15 years or older, high school students can get in the action. Sophomore Nathan Crowder said that he would be on Family Feud if he could. “I would bring my dad, my two cousins and my uncle because they would make it funny and they’re good at that show.” Auditions were Feb. 27 and 28. If being a TV star opportunity was missed, Family Feud episodes can be seen on the gameshow network and on Fox 4.

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Wrestling team GPA almost perfect 4.0 by Roland Westling staff writer Head wrestling coach, Patrick Kelly, not only takes pride in the physical success of his team, but also has the pleasure of coaching a team with high academic achievements. The wrestling team earned their highest GPA with the 2013-14 team with a GPA of 3.91, and have had the highest GPA amongst 5A schools for the past two years. “This is actually the eighth year in a row that the team has earned the recognition,” said Kelly. The season concludes with the team being recognized for their accomplishments through a banquet, and having

the privilege of being written up in the banquet booklet. “For our recognition the top 14 receive certificates. Additionally, seniors with GPAs of 3.0 and above earn a plaque, juniors and sophomores a medal, and freshmen a certificate,” said Kelly. “We call our academic awards the “Plato Award” named after the Greek philosopher. He was a wrestler and is credited with the quote, “A sound mind in a sound body,’" said Kelly. Similar to most things wrestling takes a great deal of focus and commitment, this can often be seen through wrestler’s academic success as many of the better wrestlers have a higher GPA. “Also, it is usually our better students that do better as athletes. Good stu-

dents tend to be more disciplined, have better practice attendance, are more self-directed, understand the value of preparation, and don’t make excuses for shortcomings or defeats,” said Kelly. Just as Kelly holds high academic standards, wrestlers also recognize the importance of academics. “Since I was a freshman, coach always makes sure we hit the books hard and tells us ‘your finals are the state tournament of the first semester,’” said wrestler Reuben Juarez “I think having a high academic team means a lot to our program. This represents that we work hard both on the mat and in the classroom,” said junior wrestler Dawson Podlena.

First-year history teacher named JV golf coach by Jakob Ready editor The boys golf team will be under new assistant management for the new season. Assistant coach Rick Rineberg will replace former assistant and Junior varsity head coach Emory Deese, after stepping down for personal reasons. “My experience with golf started at a young age,” said Rineberg. “I started playing with my grandparents around 10 years old. They lived on a golf course in Wichita and it was always fun to go and

hit balls with them. More recently I have become an avid recreational player. This will be my first experience with competitive golf.” It was unknown who was to be the assistant golf coach at the beginning of the year; however, when the position officially opened up, Rinberg was not hesitant on applying. “I agreed to coach mostly because of the enjoyment I get from playing,” said Rineberg. “Coach Blackman and I had spoken earlier in the year about applying and when the job became available I

jumped at the opportunity.” As mainly the head JV coach, coach Rineberg hopes to bring a new feeling to the players in hopes of helping them play better so they can compete at a higher level. “I hope to bring a new energy to the team,” said Rineberg. “ I will mostly be working with the JV so my only expectation is to get better. The paper doesn’t release an all state JV team so the goal is always to get your players to be able to compete on the varsity level when their name is called.”

New boys tennis coach looking to ‘establish a foundation’ by Brenlee Yingling staff writer Mark Orozco has gained the new head boys tennis coach position. He has been the girls’ assistant tennis coach for five years. He has had 14 girls advance to state over the past five years along with one city title in 2015, and a second place at regionals in 2015 as well. He has been playing tennis for over 15 years and still plays tennis for the USTA tennis program. He expects around 20 to 25 boys to come out for the team this year.

“I hope we are able to establish a foundation and start a new beginning to a better program. I want to put the boys in a position to be successful,” said Orozco. When asked about the work ethic he plans to bring to the program he said, “I plan to rely on hard work and dedication from the players. The amount of time that they are willing to spend on the court will determine their success.” Amanda Torbett will begin her second season as the assistant coach. “I am very glad to have Amanda Torbett as the assistant boys coach. She is a very positive person as coaching staff is

concerned,” said Orozco. Torbett is excited as well for Orozco to be joining the program. “Coach Orozco is dedicated to developing the program and the players. He’s knowledgeable, kind, caring, and I’m confident this will be a positive tennis season,” said Torbett. The first varsity tennis meet will be on March 29 at Kossover Tennis Center. The JV team will play March 30 at Seaman. “Class 5A boys tennis is very competitive, but overall I think we can hold our own,” said Orozco.

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Winter sports season wraps up successfully by Sophie Darting staff writer

The winter sports have had a fantastic season. From state titles to winning records to senior leaders, it has been a season to remember. Boys basketball finished the regular season with a 14-6 record. The win/loss record gave them the #1 seed in 8-team 5A Sub-State Tournament. “So far this year we have only lost one game at home and since our record has earned us the home court advantage, we are hoping to keep that momentum going with our two sub-state games and earn a spot in the state tournament,” says head coach Craig Cox. “It’s been a fun year. We have a great group of guys that really get along well. They all worked really hard to improve.” The boys played #8 Leavenworth at home this past Wednesday, March 2. Since the boys won, they will play #4 KC Washington on Friday, March 4. The girls basketball team finished with a 4-16 record as a #7 seed going into the Sub-State Tournament. “At times it was like a roller coaster because there would be games against really good teams and we played really well, and then there were times where we played teams that weren’t as good and we faltered,” says head coach Steve Alexander. “Overall I’ve been happy with our progress. I think a lot of the players, and the team as a whole, improved. But we haven’t been as consistent as we need to be. For the most part, the girls worked very hard and they were very enjoyable to be around.” The girls played at #2 Shawnee Heights on Thursday, March 3. They lost in a hard-fought battle against the T-birds, 43-41. The boys bowling team placed 2nd at the 5A Regional Bowling Tournament which qualified them for the 5A State Tournament in Wichita on Friday, March 4. Junior John Baetan placed 2nd overall and freshman Noah Belt got 9th at the Regional Bowling Tournament. “I believe our men’s team has a chance to place in the Top 3 at the State Tournament. I think we have had a really good season entering the State Tournament. We have been successful on the boys and girls side and extremely competitive all year,” says head boys and girls coach Geoff Poston.

BOWLING: (top right) Sophomore Kishno Bell bowls at the Washburn Rural Quad. (Photo by Rex Wolf) BOYS BASKETBALL: (top left) Senior Ryan Zeferjahn goes in for a layup against Washburn Rural. (Photo by Faith Traver) BOYS SWIM AND DIVE: (bottom) Sophomore Janson Garman competes at the League Meet. (Photo by Faith Traver)

Girls bowling placed 7th at the 12team regional and did not qualify, as a team, for State. Sophomore Kishno Bell qualified as an individual when she placed fourth overall and will represent the Vikes at State. “Our women’s team future is bright only losing one senior. I believe that next year has a chance to be one of our best, both on the men’s and women’s side,” says Poston. The wrestling team qualified 12 of the 14 wrestlers for the 5A state tournament. As a team, they finished 9th, with three wrestlers medaling. Senior Spencer Fortney placed 5th at 138 lbs., junior Dawson Podlena placed 2nd at 106 lbs., and senior Bailey Kelly placed 1st at 195 lbs. “I think it was an up and down season. We really didn’t get our lineup secured all season long. We had some real highlights and a few struggles. One highlight was that we beat Heights in a duel for the fifth straight year earlier this season. We came into state not ranked

and ended up top ten and I think that it was a good finish for us,” says head coach Patrick Kelly, “I thought that we had some really great senior leaders on the team; Bailey Kelly, Ian Hall, Spencer Fortney, and Mason Ray. All three of our medalists are 4.0 students and they all have perfect attendance, and I think that’s really a tribute to them.” The boys swim and dive team had a memorable and record breaking year. They won the City Championship, the Centennial League Championship, and placed 8th at the 5A State Swim Meet. Sophomores Zeke Metz and Janson Garman were named 1st team All-City and 1st team All-Centennial League. Zeke was also named to the All-State 2nd team and Coach Garman was voted 5A Coach of the Year. The team this year set seven new school records. (continued on p. 17)

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Senior Bailey Kelly pins his opponet at the league tournament to capture his league title. Kelly was also a state champion despite tearing his ACL last year. (Photo by Hailey Williams)

Kelly overcomes injury, beats odds during season by Mason Diederich editor Six months ago, Senior Bailey Kelly had surgery to repair a torn ACL. Many people across the school, district and league felt terrible for the kid with his senior year of football and wrestling still ahead of him. However, this sad day turned into nothing but motivation for the determined young athlete. “My biggest motivator was definitely my dad. He never stopped pushing me and I owe him a lot,” said Bailey Kelly. This determination took him all the way from being perhaps done for his wrestling season to being a state champion in class 5A. “I was really determined because it’s something I’ve always wanted, and it was my last chance to do it,” said Kelly. Kelly won the first three preliminary matches on Friday to get him into the finals. His final competition set him up

against the number one ranked wrestler in the class, Dylan Prince. Bailey had lost to him earlier in the year but was given the chance to get his revenge. This match was nothing less than expected in a state championship. The score was tied 1-1 with only 17 seconds remaining which is when Kelly made a move. He knew time was running out which spurred him to go on the offense, receiving takedown points and back points. “I knew I had to score to win, but then it just kind of became a blur from there,” said Kelly. This gave him a 5-1 victory and the state championship. This put Kelly at 116 career victories which ranked him No. 2 on the all-time list here at Seaman. “It felt amazing mostly because that kid beat me earlier in the year and the whole knee situation was hard to go through,” said Kelly. As for the knee, Kelly made a very

quick recovery. Most people return to their sport at about the six-month mark. Bailey defied that by coming back at about the four to five month mark. “My knee felt good I don’t really notice it while I’m wrestling but after the match it would hurt a little sometimes, but nothing I couldn’t handle,” said Kelly. “I made sure to memorize the healing prayer, and I said it every day, so it helped a lot to have God on my side.” His biggest motivator, his father, is also the head coach for the Vikings wrestling team. “Seeing Bailey come through and reach his goal of a state title was just a flood of emotion for me,” said Coach Kelly. “Even if he had not won, as his coach and especially as parents, Lisa and I would have been equally proud just for the effort he put forth. But because he did win makes it like a fairytale. I just thank God for the outcome.”

Winter sports season wraps up successfully (continued from p. 16) “I was extremely proud of the team. They accomplished all three of their team goals (City Champions, League Champions, and Top 10 Team at State), and even went beyond by dominating their regular season invitational meets,” says head coach Rod Garman, “The

addition of diving to Seaman this year was huge, and most importantly, I think what lead to the team’s success was the work many of the athletes put in during the off season. I really respect and admire those athletes’ dedication to and focus on improving their performance. They’re a cohesive, unified group who push each other to be better. I’ll miss

our Seniors (Colton Brennan, Bradyn Rottler, Andre Vila, & Brendan Fosse). They call themselves “the first four” since they have had me as their coach all four years; they were on my first team at Seaman. However, I am looking forward to even faster swimming and higher diving points next year as our team returns the bulk of its members.”

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