April 2012 Issue 4

Volume 50—Issue #4
Monday, April 9, 2012
Saydel High School
5601 NE 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
www.saydel.k12.ia.us
Golf, Tennis, and Track!
Get to Know Your Classmates!
What’s in Your Locker?
Variety Night and Prom Preview!
Speech!
Dumb Laws!
Coach
Mr. Scott
Powell
Ready, Set, GOLF!
by Lacey Ilene Harrison
The Team
Josh Roth
Luke Logan
Andrew Embry
Jacob Bullington
Shiv Patel
Zane Martin
Aaron Beckman
Danny Harper
James Johnson
Gage Olsen
Jake Hassett
Granite Tait
Jace Langholz
Trey Newman
Jacob Hokanson
Brandon Cummins
Grant Sodders
Let’s get Ready to Rumble
Spring is in the air and so
is the news about the spring
sports. Golf is one of those
many sports.
Mr. Scott Powell is the
coach for the boys golf team
this year. The team consists
of 17 dedicated guys who
are ready to golf. Coach
Powell’s first goal this year
was to increase the number
of players able to participate, and he is glad to say
they already accomplished
that goal.
The team started practice
Monday, March 12. Coach
Powell is looking forward to
getting the boys out on the
course and helping them
practice on their swing. He
also wants to work on
putting and chipping because he says it can save
any player a few shots during a round. Coach Powell
says, “Last year we were
able to beat 9 different
teams throughout the year.
Our goal will be to match or
surpass that even though
we graduated most of varsity golfers from last year.”
The team is lucky enough to
play at the Tournament Club
of Iowa for one of their away
meets with North Polk. They
are excited for that. Their
conference meet is at Cedar
Pointe Golf Club in Boone.
The team’s next home meet
is on Monday, April 9.
Home meets are at Woodland Hills Golf Course so
make sure you make it out
there sometime to support
the team. Spring is here and
the boys are ready to golf.
Girls Just Wanna Play Golf
Nicole Weisskopf is the
only female golfer we have at
Saydel right now; therefore,
she enjoys golfing for Southeast Polk’s golf team. Her
goals for this season are to
concentrate more on her
short game and also to qualify for state as a team.
She started golfing with
her parents when she was
really young. Nicole said, “I
would ride on the cart when
we would go out and make
up the score I would get.”
Overall, she enjoys playing
with other girls around the
area and her teammates at
Southeast Polk. Nicole ends
with, “Golf is a really fun and
mental sport.”
What did you do over Spring Break?
Chelsee Conkel
“I slept a lot. I went to the mall with
friends. Then I had some friends stay
the night at my house.”
Dylan Bruns
“Over spring break I slept until 12pm
then got up for track practice at 1pm
almost everyday. I spent a couple
nights in Johnston with some friends
and hung out with a few other
friends from school.”
Lizzy Wayvon
Jasi Adams
“I sat around doing nothing, until the
weekend, when I went to my grandma’s
house and my friend came over and we
hung out.”
“Over spring break I went to a
friend’s house and we went to her
little sister’s school. Then I went to
another friend’s house and hung out
with her and Tylor.”
Boys Track
Running to State 2012
by Katie Coy
The turnout for boys track this season is great. Forty-five boys have joined track this year ready to
dedicate themselves to the team. To get ready for the season the boys track team started conditioning in
early February. They are preparing for two upcoming indoor track meets in the coming weeks.
It’s important for the track team to elect captains. The captains show leadership and they are role
models for younger track members to look up to. “We have not elected captains yet,” says head Coach Chris
Mund. “The team is planning on electing the captains soon though.”
When asked about the upcoming season, junior Logan Sommers said, “I’m looking forward to the coed track meets.” The boys track team is working hard to achieve their goals for this track season.
Girls Track
Sprinting into a Promising Season
by Katie Coy
The girls track team is looking promising this season. Twenty-eight girls have signed up to participate
for girls track. “We started practices in early February,” head Coach Craig Wederquist said. The team has already had one indoor track meet at Iowa State University. Saydel placed first in the 4 x 400 race in their heat
at the track meet.
When interviewing returning junior Karen Overman about the upcoming season she said, “[I am]
working hard to get a good time in the 4 x 400 race to go to state.” The girl’s track team is training to compete in their upcoming track meets for 2012.
by Tiffani Dings
CJ Pearson
Erika
Christiansen
Items: Clothes,
books, and papers.
Gabe Lewis
Items: Jacket,
clothes, books,
drawings, papers,
and drinks.
Items: Bags,
clothes, perfume,
trash, and textbooks.
Delaney Marlin
Items: Clothes, a lot
of books, pencils,
calculator, and bags
by Riley Hayes
When driving past the tennis court after school, you
may have seen the boys tennis team practicing outside.
They started practice in late February and are now in the
midst of their competitive season.
“I’m really excited about the season,” Isaac Matheny
said, “I like the players on the team and that makes it fun.
The boys will be on the road for awhile, with seven out
of their next eight matches being away meets. Their only
home meet is April 26 against North Polk. Come on out to
the match and cheer the boys on!
Hunter White
by Riley Hayes
The girls tennis team has been practicing since early
February. The girls have had open gym about three
times a week to get back into the groove. If it is a nice
day, they have been outside doing round robin or doubles matches. On rainy days, the girls have been inside
lifting weights.
“I’m excited for seeing the results of all the hard work
by the girls thus far,” says Coach Downs, “Our next
home meet is April 12.” Sydney Hastie, senior, returns
for her second year as captain. Katey Gambrel and
Claire Smith, juniors, were also named captains for this
season.
Come out to the girls next meet against Knoxville on
April 12 and support all of their hard work.
Katey Gambrel
Brandon Hill, Freshman
1) What's your favorite sport and why?
“Football, because I can hit people.”
2) What do you like to do outside of school?
“Play basketball with Viral.”
3) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be
and why?
“Louisville, Tennessee, to watch Iowa State beat
Connecticut and then Kentucky.”
4) If you could date any celebrity, who would it be and why?
“Selena Gomez, because she's not too far on my age limit and she's
hot.”
5) What's your favorite quote?
“The difference between new ball players and old ball players, old
ball players care what it said on the front of their jersey, new ball players care what's on the back.”
Alex Garton, Junior
1) What's your favorite thing about school?
“Leaving for the weekend because it’s a nice break from
school.”
2) What's your favorite sport and why?
“Baseball, I love being outside and the teammates”
3) What do you like to do outside of school?
“Fish and hunt, because it’s spending time with my family.”
4) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go
and why?
“Bahamas because I want to go scuba diving there.”
5) What's your favorite quote?
“If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.”
Tabatha Taylor, Sophomore
1) What's your favorite thing about school?
“Lunch, it’s the most hilarious class of the day.”
2) What do you like to do outside of school?
“Hang out with friends, because it gives me something to do.”
3) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it
be and why?
“Paris to see the Eiffel Tower. I love Paris.”
4) If you could date any celebrity who would it be and
why?
“Taylor Lautner, he's sooo hot!”
5) What's your favorite quote?
“Being single doesn't mean no one wants you, it
means God is busy writing your love story.”
Victoria Wilson, Senior
1) What’s your favorite things about school?
“Art, because that’s my talent and that’s what I enjoy
doing.”
2) What's your favorite thing to do outside of school?
“Work because I like to make the money like a G!”
3) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
“Ireland, because I want to experience the culture.”
4) If you could date any celebrity, who would it be and why?
“Ryan Gosling because he's hot.”
5) What's your favorite quote?
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
Who’s under that mask?!
by Mariah Overton
Prom is one thing upperclassmen get excited for every year. This year’s theme is masquerade.
For those who don’t know what that is, it’s a party dance, or other festive gathering of people
wearing masks. To prepare for the occasion, one may purchase masks from places like Hobby
Lobby, Pier 1 Imports, Nobbies, or even places online. Since Mardi Gras just ended, a lot of
places may still have masks.
Each girl prefers a certain style of dress. From poofy, to straight, even from trumpet/mermaid.
There are so many unique styles to choose from. If you’re still looking for a dress places like Glam, Prom Connection,
Younkers, JC Penneys, Stacey’s Prom, Deb, Van Maur, and even Dillards will have a wide variety.
For the guys that have no idea where to rent a tux, there are many places to choose from: Milroy’s, Skeffington’s Formalwear, and Men’s Wearhouse are some stores to consider.
What should guys consider when choosing a tuxedo? White is the new black! Make sure
to match your date’s dress; it’s a very important thing to remember. Also, the corsage should
match her dress, too. A very good place to get the flowers would be Hy-Vee or Flowerama.
Prom will be located at Holiday Inn. The address is 1050 6th Avenue, downtown Des
Moines, 50314. It’s from 8:00-11:00 PM. After the dance, students have exactly an hour to
get to the school for After Prom. After Prom is located here at the school from 12:004:00AM. We’ll have a lot to do at After Prom, so you will have fun!
DUMB LAWS
by Karlee Cox
In Iowa a man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.
In California it is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target
is a whale.
In Idaho you may not fish on a camel’s back.
In Kansas the state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
In Texas it is illegal to milk another person’s cow.
In North Dakota it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
In Hawaii coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
In Minnesota a person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.
In Washington when two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed.
In Oregon ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays.
Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another’s hamburger.
In Nevada everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.
In Florida if an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would
for a vehicle.
What’s Your Favorite Part About Spring?
Staff Questionnaire
by Karlee Cox
Ashley: “Getting to wear sandals and summer clothes!”
Hope: “The not freezing cold weather!”
Karlee: “Warm weather and being outside all the time!”
Katie: “Driving around with the windows down!”
Lacey: “The April showers that bring May flowers!”
Mariah: “Wearing my spring clothes and the nicer weather!”
Mrs. K-B: “Seeing everything, like the grass, trees, and flowers, be new again!”
Riley: “The hope you get that summer is coming!”
Skylar: “Being outside with friends, not in school, in the nice weather!”
Tiffani: “Staying up late and sleeping in!”
Trisha: “Shopping for spring and summer clothes and going swimming!”
Variety Night
A Preview
By Trisha Delacruz
As the year comes to a close, so do all the activities that we will remember throughout our lives, such as
Variety Night: a night full of laughs, pride, and courage. This year’s Variety Night will be filled with great
performances by seniors Paige Beck, Zaak Barnes and Rex Wheeler; sophomores Rachal Barnes and Caleb
Primrose; freshman Kasi Frideres and Seth Jobes. Also, dances will be performed by freshman Lizzy Miklus and Sydney Samples, sophomore Riley Hayes, and juniors Madison Hodson and Claire Smith. Also an
ensemble act titled “A Matter of Husbands” will be performed by sophomores Paige Schmidt and Nevi
Zerkle. This year’s Variety Night will also include a showing of the short film “Where’s Waldo?” by sophomores Olivia Hockey, Nevi Zerkle, Paige Schmidt, and freshman Adam Sparks.
“The audience will get to see examples of two categories that these students participated in for extracurricular large group speech contests,” says Ms. Cammy Newton, who will be assisting with the preparation
of Variety Night. “Many talented students will be showcased during their singing and dancing
performances,” adds Mr. Michael Puffett.
So come join us on Friday, April 13, to support our Saydel students as they create an unforgettable night
full of talent and laughter.
Great Finish to a Great Year!
by Ashley Lynn Dennis
This year’s speech team had some great ratings to finish off the season! At large group districts a II rating went to group improv which included Tucker Watters, Skyler Archer, Max Kayser, Olivia Hockey,
and Kim Swarts. A I rating went to short film which included Olivia Hockey, Nevi Zerkle, Adam Sparks,
and Paige Schmidt. And to wrap up large group districts, the ensemble acting which included Nevi Zerkle
and Paige Schmidt, earned a II rating.
At Large Group State a I rating went to the one and only short film group of Olivia Hockey, Nevi Zerkle, Adam Sparks, and Paige Schmidt. At individual state Dallas Moorhead received a I rating for radio announcement and prose. Rachel Ramsey received a II rating for radio news announcing. Also Nick Dolan
received a II rating for radio news announcing. Congratulations to any and all speech members for the
amazing season! The speech team’s talent and hard work were evident in the high ratings!