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Happening Now •Freshmen: Assemble in auditorium during reading period to learn about AP opportunities •Girls Soccer: Open gym 5 p.m. in auxiliary gym •Concert Choir: Variety show 7 p.m. in commons and auditorium
Lunch Time at WHS •Today’s lunch: Chicken stir fry •À la carte lines: Pepperoni hot pocket, taco fixings, baked potato bar, chef salad, sandwiches
Group Meetings •Chess Club: Members will meet at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in A-136 •Sophomores: Will assemble for a presentation from Josten’s during reading period Wednesday in the auditorium. •Students: Who took the PSAT in October will meet at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Little Theatre to receive results and other information.
Other Reminders •Girls Basketball: With Brandon Valley postponed last week will now be played Feb. 18 at WHS. •Create Chocolate: Treats for your valentine at a candy-making class at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in E-112. Signup in the library in advance to attend. •Football Players: Can have their championship rings re-sized during a Josten’s visit during lunch periods Wednesday in the commons. NOW Monday Staff
Co-Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carson Herbert and Olivia Nieman Assistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jade Visker Staff: Taylor Anderson, Chase O’Connor, Josh Thomas, Hannah Johnson, Jack Schelhaas, Erika Lehan, Sophie Nieman, Jane Walsh, Marlene Valdovinos Editor-in-chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie Wiley Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Smith Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Lueth The News of Washington is a publication of the Orange & Black Staff Washington High School–Sioux Falls, S.D. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/ TNS Campus High School Newspaper Service
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Theater students present ‘Tracks’ at state festival Four earn Superior Performer honors
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By Jade Visker and Olivia Nieman arrior drama students made tracks to the 60th annual State One-Act Play Festival Thursday through Saturday at the Lorang Theatre at O’Gorman High School. The festival is the state tournament for high school drama. This year, the competition brought together 44 of the best high school theater productions from across the state. Each qualifying school performed their play for the public as well as a panel of three judges. WHS performed their one-act play entitled “Tracks.” Four actors received Superior Performer Awards as a result of the performance, including seniors Miliyna Megosha and Jackson Heiberger, junior Brianna Bradley and freshman Jane Walsh. Director Micki DeCurtins said she was pleased with how the weekend went. “All 25 students involved worked really hard over the past month and a half,” DeCurtins said. “I’m very proud of how well the cast and crew performed at State, especially considering having to deal with weather interrupting our schedule the days leading up to performing. The State One Act Festival is a great experience for students to share their talent, and to support and learn from other students’ talents.” Junior Skylar Chapin was also proud. “There were a lot of good plays that were
Photo by Micki DeCurtins MAKING TRACKS—(L-R) Senior Miliyna Megosha, freshman Jane Walsh and senior Jackson Heiberger display their Superior Performer Awards. Junior Brianna Bradley is not pictured. performed,” Chapin said. “The weekend went really well and I thought that our performance was really good, overall.” The Drama Club will now present “The (Improv’d) Dating Game,” a fundraiser to help pay for a summer theater trip. The cost to attend is $3, and tickets will be on sale during lunch or at the door. Specially priced tickets are also available for students who wish to be contestants in the game.
Concert Choir presents variety show tonight By Josh Thomas, Chase O’Connor, Carson Herbert and Patrick Saaleephiw Concert Choir members will host a variety show and silent auction tonight at WHS. Events will begin at 7 p.m tonight in the auditorium and commons. Admission at the door is $10 for students and $17 for adults—discount tickets were sold in advance. The Concert Choir will be
performing four pieces as a group, then the rest of the show is made up of student solos and group acts. Attendees will be receiving dessert along with the music. Senior Cameron Peterson encourages people to attend. “There are over 150 items on the list for the silent auction,” Peterson said. “Anything from homemade jams to Stampede tickets will be available to buy. If you’re attending
the concert tonight, be sure to bid on some items to help us raise money for our trip to New York City.” The auction will help raise money for the groups’ upcoming trip to New York City in April. There, they hope to better understand the musical background of the United States while having a chance to visit the biggest city in the nation. Many items will be up for grabs tonight.
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Editor’s note: The Warrior Q & A is a Sports weekly profile of Warrior students with the goal of helping members of the WHS community come to know each other better. Subjects are chosen by the Student/ Activity Leader of the Month Committee at WHS. Assembled by Maddie Wiley
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Sophomore Student of the Month •What are your plans/dreams for the future? I plan to graduate from WHS, then go on to college before starting a career. •What activities are you involved in at WHS? I was a member of photography club last year. •What is your favorite class this semester? It would have to be German, because I have a great teacher and it is fun. •What is your advice for readers of the NOW? Do your work and get it done on time.
Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 Nick Marnin
Sophomore Student of the Month •What are your plans/dreams for the future? I plan to attend college, then pursue a career in the medical field. •What are you involved in at WHS? I play baseball and am a member of the SALSA student service club. •What is your favorite class this semester? I enjoy team sports. Herm (teacher Brian Hermanson) is funny and class is fun. •What is your advice for readers of the NOW? Get your work done on time.
Cheering on Warriors makes winter tolerable The months of January and February are usually the more dull and stagnant months of the year. The weather is still cold, snowy and gross without the joyful holiday seasons to lift everyone’s spirits. Hear me. . . Soon, you start to feel you’ve been in school for an eternity and all you want to do is Maddie Wiley stay in bed and stay warm. However, I don’t think that has been the case this year. The attendance at both boys and girls basketball games this year has been phenomenal. Everyone knows that we are known for having the biggest and loudest student sec-
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tions at every football game. Howard Wood had 50-100 kids lined up hours before the game, just to get a good spot to cheer our boys on to victory—which we did. This year, I have seen a steady increase in attendance at the basketball games, which makes a huge difference to the players. Everyone know that the student section is led by the senior class—they set the standard and tone for everybody else on how to act and how much enthusiasm to bring, and I think the senior class has done an outstanding job at leading the younger kids and showing them the tradition and pride of Washington. So keep up the spirit, Warriors. There aren’t many games left this year. Remember, districts are just around the corner, and that is when the biggest crowds and loudest fans are needed most! Senior Maddie Wiley wants to thank the Walkers for all the Game Day shirts!
Rubio slammed Saturday By David Lightman, Anita Kumar and Lesley Clark McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) MANCHESTER, N.H. — Marco Rubio stumbled in a high stakes GOP debate Saturday just days before a critical New Hampshire primary, as Chris Christie and Jeb Bush aggressively ramped up attacks on his Senate record and accomplishments. Rubio’s less than sure-footed handling of the criticism — resorting repeatedly to the same talking point — could affect his quick rise in polls in New Hampshire. At the same time, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas found his ethics indirectly challenged by Ben Carson for controversial campaign tactics that rivals described as dirty tricks. Depending on how New Hampshire reacts, that also could affect his support in the Granite State. The faceoff among seven men — Carly Fiorina did not make the cut by host ABC’s criteria — came in a state known for changing its mind in the closing days of primary campaigns. The governors were particularly aggressive against Rubio, a recognition that New Hampshire might be the last chance for one of them to challenge him as the dominant establishment alternative to Donald Trump and Cruz. Rubio proved to be the biggest target onstage, facing heated criticism, particularly from a dominant Christie. Christie was combative from the start, ripping Rubio’s record in the Senate and accusing him of turning his back on his immigration proposal. Bush also challenged Rubio’s lack of experience, likening him to Barack Obama, who went from a first term in the Senate to the White House.
