Monday, December 10, 2018
The Crowd Goes Wild
The Crowd Goes Wild
By: Lilly Cobb
Before the start of the game, the Clarksville choir sang the Star Spangled Banner in front of everyone in the gym. The varsity girls basketball game was amazing. They took down Riceville by at least 30 points. The crowd went wild and cheered the girls on. The best part of the game was seeing the girls happy and having fun. They were pumped up and are getting ready for Don Bosco.
After the game was over, Mr. Sandifer spoke into the microphone, “Can we take this time to notice that our very own American Idol, Maddie Poppe, is here on the top bleachers in the home section cheering on the Clarksville Indians!"
In between the girls and boys varsity basketball games, there was a little game for kids to play. It was an amazing time, and after so many times, Kelton Kluiter was able to shoot a hoop from half court.
Next was the boys varsity basketball game. Their game was so close with so many free throws from both teams. The Clarksville Indians won in the end. They went home happy and proud of themselves. It was an amazing night for both the girls and boys.
We are hoping to see you in the high school gym when we play at home. We want as many people there to help us out with cheering on the Clarksville Indians. We hope that the gym will be packed. Thanks for tuning in.
Homecoming Hallways
By Cecelia Groah
It’s the beginning of December, and the Clarksville Indians have begun to celebrate. It’s homecoming week, and the kids are filled with Indian pride! The students have participated in a fun breakout game and have decorated the hallways. This year the homecoming game will be against Don Bosco on Friday, December 7th. Therefore, all hallway themes had to do with that team.
The senior hallway theme was “Deck the Dons” and the hallway is brimming with Christmas decorations! There’s snowflakes, elves, a Christmas tree, and plenty of Christmas lights. Senior Emily Wedeking said, “It was a lot of fun decorating the hallway with my peers! I really liked this idea!”
The juniors had a different and more groovy idea. Their theme was “Disco the Dons.” The hallway has a disco ball, warm colored lights, and figures of dancing people along the wall atop colored paper.
The sophomore class really put some thought into their idea and picked something fun everyone could enjoy. The sophomores theme is “Dunk the Dons.” The hallway is carnival inspired with many games along the wall. There’s a pick-a-prize section and funny ride names.
Last, but certainly not least, is the freshman hallway. The freshman had similar minds to the seniors and had a Christmas inspired theme. Their theme is “Indians Ran Over the Dons.” The hallway is covered in black paper with reindeer adorning the walls.
In all it’s been a very fun week for the Clarksville Indians, and there’s even more fun to come! The dance takes place this Saturday from 8pm-11pm. The students are very excited!
It’s the beginning of December, and the Clarksville Indians have begun to celebrate. It’s homecoming week, and the kids are filled with Indian pride! The students have participated in a fun breakout game and have decorated the hallways. This year the homecoming game will be against Don Bosco on Friday, December 7th. Therefore, all hallway themes had to do with that team.
The senior hallway theme was “Deck the Dons” and the hallway is brimming with Christmas decorations! There’s snowflakes, elves, a Christmas tree, and plenty of Christmas lights. Senior Emily Wedeking said, “It was a lot of fun decorating the hallway with my peers! I really liked this idea!”
The juniors had a different and more groovy idea. Their theme was “Disco the Dons.” The hallway has a disco ball, warm colored lights, and figures of dancing people along the wall atop colored paper.
The sophomore class really put some thought into their idea and picked something fun everyone could enjoy. The sophomores theme is “Dunk the Dons.” The hallway is carnival inspired with many games along the wall. There’s a pick-a-prize section and funny ride names.
Last, but certainly not least, is the freshman hallway. The freshman had similar minds to the seniors and had a Christmas inspired theme. Their theme is “Indians Ran Over the Dons.” The hallway is covered in black paper with reindeer adorning the walls.
In all it’s been a very fun week for the Clarksville Indians, and there’s even more fun to come! The dance takes place this Saturday from 8pm-11pm. The students are very excited!
New Court On The Block
New Court On The Block
By: Cordelia Lundgren
Mr. Miss. Hot Lips
By: Credance Lundgren
Mr. and Miss. Hot lips
On Monday night Clarksville school crowned their Mr. and Mrs. Hotlips. This competition is held between the senior students at Clarksville. The way that the competition works is the seniors put lipstick on and kiss a sticky note, with that everyone votes for one of the boys and one of the girls. The two notes with the highest votes gets the title Mr. or Miss Hotlips. Our two highest votes for this year were James Jacobsen and Kylie Smith. ”I was severely shook when I found out, I did not think that I was going to get it,” Said senior Kylie Smith. The two got shirts that stated their title on the back and also a goodie bag full of Hershey kisses, chapstick, and a certificate. This is a tradition that we hope to always keep here at Clarksville!
Mr. and Miss. Hot lips
On Monday night Clarksville school crowned their Mr. and Mrs. Hotlips. This competition is held between the senior students at Clarksville. The way that the competition works is the seniors put lipstick on and kiss a sticky note, with that everyone votes for one of the boys and one of the girls. The two notes with the highest votes gets the title Mr. or Miss Hotlips. Our two highest votes for this year were James Jacobsen and Kylie Smith. ”I was severely shook when I found out, I did not think that I was going to get it,” Said senior Kylie Smith. The two got shirts that stated their title on the back and also a goodie bag full of Hershey kisses, chapstick, and a certificate. This is a tradition that we hope to always keep here at Clarksville!
Cece's Back!
By: Kylie Smith
On November 14th, Clarksville High was blessed once again with the presence of prized student, Cecelia Groah. Cece began her school year in Las Vegas this year which really saddened many of our Clarksville students.
“It was really hard to see one of our best friends move that far away. Our class has never really had to let someone go like that, so it was pretty difficult,” said Emily Wedeking.
The transition was even more difficult than her initial leaving.
“We used to hang out every weekend. Without her there, it felt like something was missing,” said Hannah Freerks.
This also took a large toll on Cece.
“It was pretty hard making a whole new life. I missed so much about Clarksville,” said Cece.
Although Cece had been gone for many difficult months, her arrival truly excited the entire school.
As she walked through the halls and found her many friends, everyone was elated. Hugs were shared and tears were shed.
Conner Freerks said, “I was really happy and excited.”
This humble day was a true surprise to a lot of the students. Although, some actually knew what was coming.
Hannah Freerks commented, “We’ve stayed close this whole time, and she told me what she had planned. I was so excited.”
All in all, Cece coming back was a great thing for Clarksville High and there’s no way we could have survived this whole year without her.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Leadership Exchange Impacts Student Council
By: Cordelia Lundgren
A lucky group of 13 students on Clarksville High’s student council had the amazing opportunity to attend this year’s two day Iowa Student Leadership Conference in Des Moines. The students interacted and exchanged ideas with students from other schools all over Iowa Sunday and Monday, October 28th and 29th.
Sunday night the young leaders were separated from their packs, so students had the opportunity to meet an entirely new group to share ideas and questions with. Students also enjoyed a large “dance party” Sunday night followed by a magician! At nine the students went back to the hotel to get a good night’s sleep for the next day! Students involved with the conference were given an 11 pm curfew set by the organization. Some of Clarksville’s students even ordered UberEats, a food delivery service.
Starting at nine in the morning, students gathered in the auditorium to watch the honor ceremonies for the advisors and honor councils. Soon after, the leaders had the opportunity to listen to a motivational speaker. Lastly, students migrated to three different forty-five minute sessions. In these sessions put on by other schools, students had the opportunity to learn about how other schools run fundraisers, raise money for schools, put on pep rallies and more! Overall, the students took a lot away from the conference.
A lucky group of 13 students on Clarksville High’s student council had the amazing opportunity to attend this year’s two day Iowa Student Leadership Conference in Des Moines. The students interacted and exchanged ideas with students from other schools all over Iowa Sunday and Monday, October 28th and 29th.
Sunday night the young leaders were separated from their packs, so students had the opportunity to meet an entirely new group to share ideas and questions with. Students also enjoyed a large “dance party” Sunday night followed by a magician! At nine the students went back to the hotel to get a good night’s sleep for the next day! Students involved with the conference were given an 11 pm curfew set by the organization. Some of Clarksville’s students even ordered UberEats, a food delivery service.
Starting at nine in the morning, students gathered in the auditorium to watch the honor ceremonies for the advisors and honor councils. Soon after, the leaders had the opportunity to listen to a motivational speaker. Lastly, students migrated to three different forty-five minute sessions. In these sessions put on by other schools, students had the opportunity to learn about how other schools run fundraisers, raise money for schools, put on pep rallies and more! Overall, the students took a lot away from the conference.
Hearts Full of Music
By: Emily Watterson
A very honorable moment for these Clarksville Indians! Our band/choir teacher, Mr.
Sundet had asked fellow band members on who wanted to apply towards this amazing event. This event is known as honor band! Where dedicated band members put in the time and effort towards this extra activity. They learn these musical masterpieces and then anticipate until the day of the concert. As expected, many people rose their hands for this, yet when Mr. Sundet turned in their name and what they’ve done for band in the past, only three lucky students got in. Those students that got chosen where: junior, Sarah Sundet; sophomore, Emily Watterson; and freshman Hope Megadanz. These band members have been out for band since they’ve had the chance to be out! Sarah Sundet is Mr. Sundet’s daughter, so she has all the secret insight on the tricks and tips. One big event in Sarah’s life is that she made it to All State band two years in a row, which in case you didn’t know, is a huge event for all the amazing band contestants. To get in you have to know your songs forwards, backwards, sideways, and with your eyes closed, so no pressure. Yet, with this fun experience for not only Sarah, the future is looking bright for freshman Hope. She has a lot she can do this year in high school and hopefully experience it to the fullest! Sophomore, Emily Watterson, has participated in solo ensemble since middle school and continues to do so to this day. She goes to band with the spirits of learning a certain part or just to play her part for that day. She even took part of Conference Band last year in Don Bosco! Now, if you put your head to the game, fellow band members, then maybe you could get selected for honor band yourself! Happy playing!
A very honorable moment for these Clarksville Indians! Our band/choir teacher, Mr.
Sundet had asked fellow band members on who wanted to apply towards this amazing event. This event is known as honor band! Where dedicated band members put in the time and effort towards this extra activity. They learn these musical masterpieces and then anticipate until the day of the concert. As expected, many people rose their hands for this, yet when Mr. Sundet turned in their name and what they’ve done for band in the past, only three lucky students got in. Those students that got chosen where: junior, Sarah Sundet; sophomore, Emily Watterson; and freshman Hope Megadanz. These band members have been out for band since they’ve had the chance to be out! Sarah Sundet is Mr. Sundet’s daughter, so she has all the secret insight on the tricks and tips. One big event in Sarah’s life is that she made it to All State band two years in a row, which in case you didn’t know, is a huge event for all the amazing band contestants. To get in you have to know your songs forwards, backwards, sideways, and with your eyes closed, so no pressure. Yet, with this fun experience for not only Sarah, the future is looking bright for freshman Hope. She has a lot she can do this year in high school and hopefully experience it to the fullest! Sophomore, Emily Watterson, has participated in solo ensemble since middle school and continues to do so to this day. She goes to band with the spirits of learning a certain part or just to play her part for that day. She even took part of Conference Band last year in Don Bosco! Now, if you put your head to the game, fellow band members, then maybe you could get selected for honor band yourself! Happy playing!
Clarksville High School Publications
By: Kale Kampman
The publications class of 2019 has certainly been a special one, due to a few factors. Perhaps the most major thing to note is the class’s new teacher. Ms. Katie Wedeking started her first year of teaching at Clarksville High School this year and seems to enjoy it quite a bit. She’s already doing things completely different than the previous teacher, Ms. Friedrichs, now known as Mrs. Bercik. One thing that’s being done differently this year is the class’s involvement in school activities. They’ve already hosted one assembly with plans for a few others. That assembly was for the fall sports and was held due to the joining of football with North Butler. This joining has caused the Clarksville schools to push their Homecoming back into basketball season. The process of creating the yearbook has been altered slightly as well, with the student doing nearly all the work and adding their own special touch to each page. The class does weekly Facebook posts and blogs. In addition, they control what appears on the new TVs in the cafeteria.
The publications class of 2019 has certainly been a special one, due to a few factors. Perhaps the most major thing to note is the class’s new teacher. Ms. Katie Wedeking started her first year of teaching at Clarksville High School this year and seems to enjoy it quite a bit. She’s already doing things completely different than the previous teacher, Ms. Friedrichs, now known as Mrs. Bercik. One thing that’s being done differently this year is the class’s involvement in school activities. They’ve already hosted one assembly with plans for a few others. That assembly was for the fall sports and was held due to the joining of football with North Butler. This joining has caused the Clarksville schools to push their Homecoming back into basketball season. The process of creating the yearbook has been altered slightly as well, with the student doing nearly all the work and adding their own special touch to each page. The class does weekly Facebook posts and blogs. In addition, they control what appears on the new TVs in the cafeteria.
First Book Shown to the Public from Lilly Cobb
First Book Shown to the Public from Lilly Cobb
By Lilly Cobb
This will be a sneak peek and an interview about Lilly Cobb’s book The Winter Night. Lilly Cobb stated, “It is a mix of all different types of genders. So there's probably a little bit of what everyone likes.” Others that have read it have found it as a really interesting book. So with the confidence from the people who have read Lilly’s book, Lilly had encouragement to keep writing it. She started to write it with paper and pencil, until she became ungrounded from her computer. She switched her story to her computer and since then she has reached the third chapter in her book. “Yes, it has been amazing how far I got in the story. I thought that I would just stop in the middle. Surprisingly, I didn't stop, though I have hit a roadblock a few times. I haven't stopped,” Lilly said. Now since we know a little bit of the history behind her story, she has agreed to let me put a little bit of her story from chapter one in this article. Here it is!
Chapter 1 Frostbite
I lay there curious; why, just why? Why was it him? Out of everyone, why him?
“What you doing?” The voice calls out.
“Who are you? Why are you here?” The voice doesn't say anything until he sighs.
“You’re really stupid aren't you.”
“Hey that’s not funny!” I was startled on what he had to say next.
“Are you going to kill me?” It scared me kill you? Why would he ask that.
“If you don’t want to you don’t have to.” The boy's voice sounded sad and depressed on how I reacted. I want to comfort him, but I can’t see him. Where is he? I spoke out.
“Where are you? Please come out.” He didn’t respond. Did he disappear? I lay back down on my bed. I whisper to myself.
“Why would he ask that.” Next thing I know he says.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you worry.” I sit up and look towards my balcony.. There's a young man about my age standing on my balcony.. He has black hair and Blue eyes. He is wearing a black sweater, with a red shirt, and a pair of blue jeans.
Wow that was amazing. If you want to read more. Go talk to Lilly shell more than likely will let you read it.
Cheer Tryouts
On the 15th of November the wrestling cheerleaders are having tryouts to find out who will be on Varsity and JV. Carlee Doty said, “I’m excited, but I’m also nervous. This will be my first year of cheer and there’s a lot of girls who have been doing cheer longer and it’s kind of intimidating.” I, Brianna Roe, am excited for wrestling cheer this year. We have so many talented girls and I can’t wait to see who will be on which team. I’m looking forward to working and practicing with the others girls this year. Cheer allows me to make more friends outside of Clarksville. I hope that the new wrestling cheerleaders will find cheer just as fun as I do.
The basketball cheerleaders will also be having tryouts on the 15th. Katelyn Essink said, “ I am very excited because I really do love cheerleading because I feel likes its meant to be. I hope that I make the team. There are a lot of good cheerleaders that are trying out. So there is a 50/50 chance.” Good luck to the future cheerleaders trying out! I can’t wait to see you cheering on our basketball players and wrestlers.
Blessing Boxes Success
By Katelyn Essink
If you ever come into the town of Clarksville and drive by either the Community United Methodist Church or the Retirement Village, you will happen to see a birdhouse -like figure filled with food and paper products. They were inspired by Kerry Essink, the United Methodist Church youth group leader and made by Mike Clark, a church board member.
“I wanted to find a mission that we could achieve that would benefit the community, so I searched online to find a mission that the youth could do and read articles about other people using Blessing Boxes,” said Essink.
The items that are in the Blessing Boxes are donated by the youth group, which are non-perishable groceries, puzzle books, clothes, personal hygiene items, and school supplies.
“We are filling them approximately twice per month, and when we first started, it was not that often,” said Essink.
So far, this whole project has been going on for one and a half years, and they still are being used to this day. Essink’s goal in starting this mission was to include the youth in something meaningful for Clarksville.
“I believe everyone is put on this earth for a reason and my reason is helping people, and I wanted to teach my youth group members a way to help the community,” Essink stated.
Essink commented, “I am so thankful for the support of my church community. They had to approve my idea before I could move forward, and they wanted to know how many we could build and place around the community.”
I look forward to watching this project grow and develop in the upcoming years.
If you ever come into the town of Clarksville and drive by either the Community United Methodist Church or the Retirement Village, you will happen to see a birdhouse -like figure filled with food and paper products. They were inspired by Kerry Essink, the United Methodist Church youth group leader and made by Mike Clark, a church board member.
“I wanted to find a mission that we could achieve that would benefit the community, so I searched online to find a mission that the youth could do and read articles about other people using Blessing Boxes,” said Essink.
The items that are in the Blessing Boxes are donated by the youth group, which are non-perishable groceries, puzzle books, clothes, personal hygiene items, and school supplies.
“We are filling them approximately twice per month, and when we first started, it was not that often,” said Essink.
So far, this whole project has been going on for one and a half years, and they still are being used to this day. Essink’s goal in starting this mission was to include the youth in something meaningful for Clarksville.
“I believe everyone is put on this earth for a reason and my reason is helping people, and I wanted to teach my youth group members a way to help the community,” Essink stated.
Essink commented, “I am so thankful for the support of my church community. They had to approve my idea before I could move forward, and they wanted to know how many we could build and place around the community.”
I look forward to watching this project grow and develop in the upcoming years.
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