March Issue - Tri

Cornfield Chronicle
Tri-Valley High School
46450 252 ST. COLTON, SD 57018
Volume 15 No. 5
March 7, 2011
State Wrestling
By: Tara Runestad
After the Tri-Valley wrestlers brought home the Region 2B championship, the state qualifiers took off for
Aberdeen for the State “B” Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 24, following a pep-rally. The state qualifiers included Garret Heiberger, Caleb Heiberger, Zach Schuman, Austin Oyen, Thad Johnson, Chase Moffatt,
Ryan Schuman, Jacob Thom, Derek Eldeen and Nathan Gruis. At the State Tournament, Garret Heiberger and
Austin Oyen received 1st place. Garret wrestled Austin McCloud from Miller/Highmore-Harrold, Jared McClurg from Webster Area, Blaine Schmidt from Gettysburg, and Nathan Kloucek from Bon Homme for the
championship. Austin wrestled Paul Waring from Miller/Highmore-Harrold, Matt Stoeser from Stanely Co.,
Brook Anderson from Groton Area, and Josh Manning from Beresford for the championship. Ryan Schuman
received 3rd place, Caleb Heiberger received 5th, Chase Moffatt received 7th, Jacob Thom and Zach Schuman
received 8th place. Thad Johnson represented Tri-Valley in the 189 weight class, and Nathan Gruis represented
us in the 215 weight class. Congratulations Boys!
Top Ten Things Guys Wished Girls Knew
Prom Dos and Donts.
By: Joey Carlson
1)
We like you, not your sister or your friend or your coworker.
2)
When I mess up, go ahead and tell me – once.
3)
We don’t mind that you tell us we look good; just don’t call our
outfit “cute.”
4)
Make us laugh and we will want to hang around.
5)
No, I don’t remember what he or she said next. Or anybody, for
that matter. I am a guy, not a tape recorder.
6)
If you like me, then tell me.
7)
You can’t complain that there are no good guys around while
some of us are still single.
8)
“Fine” or “whatever” is not appropriate for ending a conversation.
9)
You cannot hold it against us when we cry after sport’s games or
“Old Yeller.”
10)
Do not expect us guys to say as many sweet things they do in the
movies… it takes a lot of a woman’s work to write those scripts, anyways
Useless Information
By: Eli Havlovic and Tara Runestad
Here is some Information that is interesting and that you may not know yet:
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910.
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In Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language
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Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of the blue whale.
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Only female mosquitoes bite.
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If you pass gas consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
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If you keep a goldfish in the dark, it will eventually turn white
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There are 18 different animal shapes in the Animal Crackers cookie zoo!
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The longest word you can type with just your left hand is stewardesses.
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There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S, than real ones!
"Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”
State One Act
By: Liz Osman
Throw in some side
splitting comedy, a
little drama, some
fairy tale creatures
and you’ve got the
“Brothers Grimm
Spectaculathon”. It
was an outstanding
performance acted
out by our talented
Tri-Valley One Act
members along with
the director, Mrs.
Sershen. One of the
highlights of the
season was placing
at the regional contest. And if that wasn’t enough, the group also received a superior
at the state competition along with Outstanding Actor Awards. These awards were
given to Paul Dybehal, Kayla Peterson, Shanatra Bird, Rebecca Sweir, and Wyatt
McKee. Great job one act and keep up the good work.
By: Chelsey Woldt
Do: dance at LEAST the first and last dance with your date
Do: remember to tell your date how nice they look
Do: use makeup primer, so your makeup doesn’t run down your face
Do: check your teeth for stray food after you eat
Do: wear black socks
Do: go with someone you’ll have fun with
Do: dance even if you don’t think you’re good. No one’s going to be judging
Don’t: forget your money or your date’s corsage/boutonnière
Don’t: forget to have fun with your friends and take lots of pictures!
Don’t: worry about the different forks and spoons at your table… as long as
you’re not eating your soup with a knife, then you’re fine
Don’t: get a new hair cut right before prom
Don’t: spray hairspray all over the limo, restaurant, dance floor, ect.
Don’t: think you HAVE to go with a date
Don’t: fish for compliments
St. Patrick’s History! – Get
your lucky socks on!
By: Kristina Polechshuk
The patron of the Saint is Patrick. Many people believe that
he died on March 17, which is when St. Patrick’s Day is
celebrated. This holiday first began in Ireland, but has spread
throughout many other countries. It is only an official holiday
in Ireland due to honoring St. Patrick and celebrating their
nation’s pride. Many Roman Catholic people believe this is a
feast day, therefore, the tradition continued out of Ireland.
From 387 A.D., St. Patrick lived in Roman Britain for the first
16 years of his life. Then he was captured and taken to Ireland.
During captivity, Patrick felt compelled to study Christianity. After six long years, he escaped slavery and returned to
England. Later, he became a priest and taught many people his
beliefs. He said that the three leaved green Shamrock Clover
was a symbol to Holy Trinity. He overcame a lot of obstacles
during his teaching. St. Patrick had an unforgettable life and
we all now know the history. Today, people across the world
celebrate this day of his death by going to the parade, church and to have a feast. Usually they would wear
green to represent the green leaved Shamrock. At the parades, people would eat, dance, hang out with their
friends and families and of course, have an amazing time!
Drew Eldeen showing the crowd what
he’s got
Winter Formal 2011
“Left to
Right: Abby
Brown,
Abby Welbig, Heather
Zeisler”
enjoying
their time at
the dance
Kayla Walder showing off her John Wall moves
By: Kristina Polechshuk
On Feb. 18, the Tri-Valley Student Council hosted a dance where people come to dance, hang out with
friends and have a good time known as the winter formal. The common attire for the night involved short
dresses, dress pants and a button up shirt. This year’s winter formal was quite interesting because of the
video screen, awesome music and concessions. There were a lot of people and they had fun with their
friends. There was an epic dance off between junior Drew Eldeen and junior Aaron Garcia. Amanda Mork
said, “Drew didn’t do much, besides walking around shaking his hips and booty, but he did do some decent break dancing. I give him props for that!” Our high school dance was fun for almost everybody and I
advise more people to go to them. Come out and dance; high school happens only once!
Student Life
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Artist of the Month
Movie Review “Unknown”
By: Mary Jo Osman
This month’s Artist of the Month is senior Paul Dybedahl.
Paul has been involved with arts ever since he could remember. He gives most of his credit to his mother, who is
a creative person, but also, a lot of his talent comes to him
naturally. “Sometimes I see something I like it and I adopt it
in my own way to create something out of it.” Some of Paul’s
favorite projects are painting small pictures with acrylic paint.
When asked where his ideas come from, he said, “Everywhere
and anything; old furniture and from the outdoors.”One of
Paul’s most recent creations is the piano key mirror. It is made
from a piano his mother played when growing up. Paul enjoys
traditional art painting of furniture. Paul says, “I like to give
new life to antiques and old furniture.” Paul’s creativeness
inspires a new view and perspective of art.
By: Liz and Mary Jo Osman
Athlete of the Month
By: Patrick Phillips
For the month of March, the Athletes of the Month are Garret Heiberger and Hunter Mathieu. These two students show their hard work in their game performances. Garret is a five time
holder of Athlete of the Month. I asked Garret how it felt to be Athlete of the Month, he
replied, “Extraordinary.” Garret has been involved in football and wrestling. Hunter is a
first time holder of the Athlete of the Month.
I asked her how she felt, she replied, “It
feels amazing.” Hunter has been involved in
basketball, soccer, track, softball, and cross
country. Hunter would also like to add, “I
love my basketball team. We did great this
year! Thanks guys.” When you see either
of these two athletes, congratulate them for
their great work.
Things I learned from this movie
1.
Never ever lose your passport
2.
Men with leather coats plus black SUV’s
equals disaster
3.
Never get in a car accident in a foreign
country
4.
Always keep your briefcase with you at all
times!
5.
And last but not least, Liam Neeson is a
beast
If you liked the movie “Taken,” you can be sure to
love this movie. Starring Liam Neeson (main actor
from “Taken”) “Unknown” is fast action thriller
that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
After watching the movie, you will feel as if you
had just gotten off the fastest roller coaster of your
life. It all begins when a man named Dr. Martin
Harris (played by Liam Neeson) and his wife, Liz,
arrive in Berlin for a biotechnology conference. When they arrive at their hotel, Martin
realizes he has forgotten his briefcase. Next thing you know he jumps into a taxi cab to
retrieve his briefcase and the cab gets into an accident and ends up flying off a bridge
into a lake. After the girl taxi driver saves Martin’s life, he remains in a coma for four
days. After waking up confused, he realizes he has lost his passport and any forms of
identification and that he should be at the conference. He then checks himself out of
the hospital and travels to the conference. When he arrives, he approaches his wife
who claims she does not know him and she introduces him to her husband that claims
to be Martin Harris. After that, the action begins. Now the question is, will Martin Harris find his true identity or will he remain unknown?
Fan of the Month
By: Stephanie Kleine
This month, Tri-Valley’s Fan of the Month is senior Josie Lamer and
Jacob Kinder. First off, I asked Josie a few questions. Her favorite
cheer is “Hey crowd here we GO.” She likes all of our school sports
and goes to all of the games to have a good time with her friends. Also,
for wrestling she is a cheerleader, so she supports all of the boys. She
supports the teams by cheering so loud that she loses her voice. If
she could pick one person to cheer with at all of the games, it would
be Stormy Gimble. After graduation, she still plans on attending the
school’s events and games. Jacob Kinder’s favorite cheer is all of
them. His favorite sport is basketball and he goes to all of the games
because he loves watching our team dominate. After graduating, he
also plans on attending to all of the games. Watching our team win is
his favorite part of the games. If he could cheer with anyone during the
games, it would obviously be the cheerleaders.
The Rick’s Riddle
Box
When is an Irish potato not an Irish Potato?
Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun?
2011 Cornfield Chronicle Staff
Editors: Tara Runestad and Joey Carlson
Reporters: Liz Osman, Mary Jo Osman, Stephanie Kleine, Kristina
Polechshuk, Josie Lamer, Chelsey Woldt, Eli Havlovic, Tyrel Oyen, Patrick
Phillips, Tara Runestad, Joey Carlson
Mr. Snethen Interview
By: Tyrel Oyen
Q: How old is your mustache?
A: My mustache will turn 25 in October
Advisor: Mrs. Rotter
Q: How big are your calves?
A: I could tell you, but that would affect the legend
Q: Do you think it is ok to lie, if yes when?
A: It is only ok to lie if you are running late and your
date asks you a fashion-related question
By: Josie Lamer
Q: If you could marry a cartoon character, which would
it be?
What is citizenship? If you do not
A: I’d say none because it’s kinda creepy to think about
know, this month’s Student of the
it?
Month displayed citizenship by
Q: What is one thing that disgusts you?
being a person with the rights and
A: People who don’t take responsibility for their actions
duties of a good citizen. By benarrowly beats out Michigan fans
ing a good citizen, you can join a
Q: Favorite age you have been so far and why?
group of certain rights and responA: It’s a 44 way tie between all of them. Life is good
sibilities. Also, you follow rules
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
and display a mature and respectA: People who seem to think they need to complain EVERY time they speak
ful personality. One of the students that received Student of the Month is senior
Q: What is your worst quality or habit?
Andrew Siemonsma. He displayed good citizenship by helping with Rally at the
A: I wish I could finish correcting and recording scores for one unit before I got into researching and prepValley. Junior Matt Dyke displayed good citizenship by volunteering to instruct in
ping for the next one
the Groove Drum Line. Sophomore Riley Brown also displayed good citizenship
Q: What is your favorite food and why?
by volunteering at the Banquet in Sioux Falls. Freshman Stacy Johnson displayed
A: Sirloin steak, it combines flavor, tenderness, and affordability
good citizenship by volunteering and serving food at the St. Francis House. ConQ: What is your favorite high school memory?
gratulations on receiving Student of the Month!
A: A 3-way-tie between football, shop classes, and graduating
Student of the Month
What brings you luck?
Across the Halls
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
By: Chelsey Woldt
Liz Osman: A dice hanging from my
car
Tyrel Oyen: I have no luck
Chantel Palmer: My cross necklace
Madison Shatzer: My purple rocket silly
band
Alena Schkider: My phone
Christian Holman: My nice kicks
Wyatt KcKee: I make my own luck
Cody Johnson: My lucky underwear
Senior Spotlight
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Jace Eckstaine
By: Tara Runestad
On Oct. 23, 1992, Jace Arthur Eckstaine was born to Terry and Tara. Jace has three older
sisters, Jamy, Jesyca, and Abby Jo. Some of Jace’s favorite things include the color green,
pizza, the movie “Hoosiers,” rhinos, and the song “Over,” by Drake. He enjoys playing
football, basketball, and baseball in his free time. If Jace was stranded on an island, he would
bring a hoop, and a basketball. Jace’s favorite memory of high school was going to state
basketball freshman year. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Cardillo. His advice to underclassmen
is, “Blame no one. Expect nothing. Do something” If he could meet anyone in high school, it
would be Lassie the dog. After high school, he plans to play basketball, have a nice job, and
have a family. If he could change one thing he’s done in high school, he says he would work
harder.
Shauna Green
Jamie VanDenBerg
Sergio Mendez
Abby Brown
By: Stephanie Kleine
Shauna Rae Green was born to Linda and Gene Green on June 16th 1993. Her siblings are
Ryan and Aaron. She resides in Crooks. Some of her favorites are the color orange, Taco
Bell and the movie Juno. Her favorite animal would have to be a dog. She listens to anything
by Eminem. Most treasured moment in high school would be here freshman year homecoming. Hobbies of hers include hanging out with her friends. Her dream date would be with DJ
Hoff and they would go to an amusement park and spend all day there together. If stranded
on an island the three items she would bring would be her cell phone, her pillow and boyfriend. If she could have one superpower she would pick to be able to read minds. She
would like to meet Tupac if given the chance. Activities she’s been involved in were cheerleading her freshman year. Favorite teachers are Mrs. Dybedhal and Mrs. Beaner. After high school she hopes to attend
Dakota State University for Elementary Education. If she
could do anything different in high school she would’ve hung
out with her friends more and not worry so much about the
little things in life. Her advice to the underclassmen would be
“Live your life for today and have no regrets”. In ten years
she sees herself hopefully having a family be married and
be a teacher. When asked if she has changed in the past four
years she said “I grew up and realized who really matters and
have become a better person”.
By: Patrick Phillips
Sergio Alejandro Mendez was born July 6, 1992, to Sergio E. Mendez and Lugaria Cortes.
Sergio has a sister named Tracie and currently lives in Crooks. Sergio’s favorite food and
color is orange. Some other of his favorites includes the following: “Zombieland,” panda
bears, Mr. Snethen,“Papermoon,” “Minecraft,” “Animation” and talking in study hall. Sergio’s dream date would
be “Insert celebrity here” and chocolate slip and slide.
Sergio’s most embarrassing moment in high school is when
he was beaten up by clowns in the back of a Pepsi truck.
Sergio’s only three items he would need on a stranded
island is a boat engine, gasoline and a hatchet. He has been
involved in band and most recently, chorus. The one person Sergio could meet would be General Patton. If Sergio
could obtain any superpower, it would be super speed.
Sergio says he does not have anything to change and has
not changed in the last four years. He sees himself doing
animations a decade from now. Sergio’s advice to underclassmen is, “Don’t procrastinate.”
By: Kristina Polechshuk
On Sept. 9, 1992, Jamie Jo VanDenBerg was born to Rich and Vicki VanDenBerg. Jamie is a younger sister to Luke and Nicole and an older sister to RJ. She currently lives in Colton with her parents
and brother. RJ. On her free time, she loves to hang out with her friends and family. Jamie loves to
listen to music and her favorite song is “Waiting for the end” by Linkin Park. When she goes out to
eat she would order Chicken Alfredo because that is her favorite meal. Jamie’s dream date would be
with Paul Walker and they would go on the ocean in his beautiful white yacht. They would have an
amazing day by going swimming, scuba diving, lying out on the sun and
at the end of the night, have a romantic dinner, lay and watch the stars.
If Jamie would get stranded on an island she would bring Robert Patterson, blankets and lots of food. Jamie’s favorite teacher is Mrs. VanDerVliet because she is fun, easy going, and great teacher. If Jamie could date
anyone in high school, it would have been Garret Heiberger. She wishes
she could be able to fly because she thinks that gas and cars are a waste
and it is bad for the Earth. Jamie has been involved in FFA, wrestling
management and mentoring. She thinks that she has become more outgoing and mature over the past four years. One thing she would change
if she could, is to try to be a better person inside and out. Jamie plans to
go to Globe University for Veterinary Technology and in ten years, she
sees herself working at Walmart. Jamie’s advice to underclassmen is to
not park in the teacher parking.
By: Joey Carlson
On April 30, 1993, Jon and Wendy Brown gave birth to a child named Abby Elizabeth Brown.
Abby has a younger brother named Riley and they live with their
parents in Baltic, SD. She has been involved in Natural Helpers,
Mentoring, Tutoring, Student Council, NHS and Boys Basketball
Stats. Abby’s favorites include the color purple, candy, dogs and
Mrs. Cardillo. Her dream date would have to be a double date with
“the Rock” and Channing Tatum. If Abby so happened to be stranded
on an island, she would want to have her cell phone, sunglasses and
a jet ski with an endless amount of gas. If given a super power, Abby
would like to be able to fly to go anywhere she pleased. In the last
four years, Abby has become more mature. After high school, she
plans on attending college to end up working and, in 10 years, start a
family. Her advice to underclassmen is, “Have fun and do your best;
it will be over before you know it!”
Paul Dybedhal
Ashlyn Koopman
Carl Johnson
Garret Heiberger
By: Liz Osman
On July 4th, 1992, Craig and Bonnie Dybedhal became the
proud parents to their son, Paul Jerome Dybedhal. Paul lives
just outside of Colton along with his younger sister, Mary
Dybedhal. He also has an older brother Matt Dybehal. Paul
has been involved in FFA, One-Act, Musicals, Spring Play,
Improv, Natural Helpers, NHS, Student Council, Mentoring, Band, and Chorus. His favorite memory of high school
was his freshman year attending State One-Act in Aberdeen.
Some of his favorites include the color green, the movie “To
Save a Life”, the song “Dream Big”, and the dessert Tiramisu.
Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Van Der Vliet, and Mrs. Cardillo are his
favorite teachers. If Paul were stranded on an island he would
bring his GPS, a helicopter, and a pilot. If he could choose a
superpower it would be the ability to read minds. If Paul could
meet anybody in history, it would be Vincent Van Gough. Paul’s plans for after high school
are to attend South Dakota State University to take generals. In the next ten years, Paul sees
himself married and living life. When asked what would be your advice to underclassmen
he replied “Just because someone asks you what you want to do, doesn’t mean you have to
know now, because I still don’t know. Don’t change who you are to fit in with a group, be
yourself.”
By: Josie Lamer
Carl Jacob Johnson was brought into this world by his
loving parents, Mark and Leslie Johnson, on Nov. 24,
1992. Carl has one sister named Emma and they live in
the country just south of Lyons with their parents. His
favorites include the color maroon, Hu-Hot, Mr. McDonald, the movie “True Gift,” the three football championship games, hunting, fishing, playing Xbox, and driving
stuff. Carl’s most embarrassing moment in high school
was explained when he quoted, “this ONE DAY he had a
mustache.”Carl has been involved in football, basketball,
NHS, and Student Council. If Carl could meet anyone
in history it would have to be Lewis and Clark. How has
Carl changed in the last four years? Well, he has a lot
more facial hair and a greater understanding and respect.
His plans after high school are to attend SDSU for
Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering. Carl’s advise
to underclassmen is, “Tomorrow is just a future, if u do not live for today.”
By: Mary Jo Osman
On August 1st, 1992, Ashlyn Marie was born to proud parents Dan and Stacy Koopman. She
resides near Lyons with her siblings Logan and Brayden. Some of her favorites include shades of
red, chocolate covered strawberries, Mr. Breikreutz the “Fast and the Furious” movies, “Never
Alone” by Barlow Girl. Some activities that she has been involved in are playing the flute in band,
flags for marching band, Chorus, and National Honors Society. The most memorable experience
during high school would be the band trip to Branson, Missouri. If she could have any superpower
she would have the power to read minds. Ashlyn’s dream date would be to go out to a Mexican
restaurant with Enrique Iglesias. If she was on a stranded island she would bring her I-pod, a good
book, and someone she loves. Her most embarrassing moment in high school would be when she
forgot her English book was sitting on top of her
car and then drove away…with “people watching.”
Ashlyn plans on going to Augustana and traveling
after high school. She says she has “learned how
to stand on her own.” In the last four years. Her
advice to underclassmen is “Do what makes you
happy and don’t worry about what other people
think of it. Be yourself!”
By: Chelsey Woldt
Garret Dean Heiberger was brought into this world on Aug. 4, 1992, by Paul and Carol. Garret has
five siblings; Britney, Caleb, Abby, Maggie and Eli. He has been involved in football, wrestling,
track, NHS, FCA and Dirty Riders Water-Ski Team. Garret’s favorite color is blue, pizza, Mrs.
Cardillo, the movie “Hangover,” and bugs. If you hear Garret singing any song, it would be “Don’t
Stop Believin’” by Journey. When asked what his favorite memory
of high school was, Garret responded, “State championships: you
pick one.” If he was stranded on an island, Garret would bring his
cell phone, computer and his “LoL gang.” Garret got really embarrassed one day in school when he told Mrs. Redford the alligator
joke. Garret’s advice to underclassmen is to worship Riley Boadwine. If Garret was to obtain any super human power, he would
choose to be able to fly. If he was able to change anything about
high school, he said that he would have skipped practice the day
he sprained his ankle. He says that he has changed in the past four
years by gaining 35 pounds. After high school, Garret sees himself
as a student at Augustana, majoring in Bio/Chem. In 10 years, Garret can see himself as a pharmacist.
Senior Spotlight
Andrea Paine
By: Patrick Phillips
Andrea Lin-Marie Paine was brought into the world
by Scott and Jennifer on May 27, 1993. She has two
siblings, Kadee and Robby, and they live in Colton,
SD. Her dream date would be a picnic on a beach
with Taylor Lautner. Andrea is involved in cheerleading, chorus, and band. A cell phone, the Twilight
series, and an mp3 player are the three items Andrea
would take to a stranded island. Her most embarrassing moment in high school was almost dropping her
flag during a parade. A super power she has always
wanted is invisibility, just so she could scare people.
Andrea’s plan after high school is to go to college for
Media Studies. Andrea sees herself working at a news
station in ten or so years.
Morgan Baade
By: Kristina Polechshuk
Morgan Mae Baade was brought to this world on Dec. 1,
1992 by Tammy Pokos and Jim Baade. She currently lives
in Crooks, SD, with her sister Shelby, her mom Tammy and
her dog Pokie. Morgan has three siblings; two sisters, Liz and
Shelby Baade and step brother, Tyler Pokos. Morgan’s favorites include the following: Chinese food, the movie “Indiana
Jones Temple of Doom,” a giraffe, and Mrs. Beaner. Her
dream date would be with Johnny Depp and they would go to
the fair and a romantic dinner. If she could have dated anyone
in high school, it would have been Tyrel Oyen. If Morgan
got stranded on an island, she would bring her cell phone,
some food and an Ipod. She has had a lot of embarrassing
moments in her high school life, but her most embarrassing
moment was when she came to school with a hole in the back
of her pants. If she could change one thing about high school,
she would have been more involved in sports. In her years
of high school, Morgan has been involved in band, chorus and dance. She would love to meet
Elves Presley and be able to read minds. She has become more mature and found out who and
what really matters to her. Her advice to underclassmen is, “Try your hardest, and do not give
up because it will be worth it in the end. After high school, Morgan is planning on attending The
University Center to major in Psychology. In ten years, she sees herself being a psychologist and
being married and having four wonderful children.
Rusty Jacobsen
By: Elijah Havlovic
Rusty Lee Jacobsen was born on July 31, 1993, to the proud
parents of Rick and Lori Jacobsen. He has three siblings
named Ricky, Rheann, and Jessica. Some of Rusty’s favorites
include the color blue, pizza, the movie “Goodfellas,” and a
monkey. One of his hobbies consists of playing instruments.
Some activities Rusty has been in while he was at Tri-Valley
are Cricket, Bad Mitten, and Water Polo. Rusty’s advice to
the underclassmen is, “Do what you want, have fun, do what
you need to do.” Some of Rusty’s plans after high school are
getting rich and famous. If Rusty was stuck on an island and
he could only bring three items he would bring a lighter, a
nice Lazy-Boy chair or Recliner of his choice, and a Jet Ski.
Rusty was asked how he has changed in the last four years; he
responded, “I am more responsible.”
Tegan Kellen
Katie Lonning
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By: Stephanie Kleine
On April 6, 1992, Katie Lou Lonning was born to Janet Heinzman and Troy Lonning. She resides
in Colton, SD, with her grandparents named Larry and Loretta. She has an older brother named
Jason and a younger sister named Laura. Some of her favorites
include the color green, chicken alfredo and monkeys. Her
favorite love song would have to be “If I Die Young” by The
Band Perry. For one of her hobbies, she likes to hang out with
friends. If ever stranded on an island, she would take a cell
phone and her boyfriend, Nate. Some words of advice to our
underclassmen from Katie would be, “Don’t mess around, and
get all your homework done.” Plans after high school are to
get a full time job and then go to college for child care. Her
favorite teacher will always be Mrs. Pester, because she is very
nice and has helped Katie when she needed it. Activities that
Katie has been involved in were FBLA and help children worshiping at church. She would have not done anything different
in school. In ten years, Katie sees herself having a great life
with a great job and family.
Eli Havlovic
By: Patrick Phillips
On April 9, 1993, Cleo and Mike Havlovic brought Elijah Marshall Havlovic to the world. Eli
currently lives near Renner with his mom and his little sister, Ashley. Eli’s most embarrassing
moment in high school was sleeping through two class periods in a row and waking up wondering where he was. His favorite time in school was having any class with Travis Walters. Some of
Eli’s other favorites include the color teal, Tuna Helper, the movie “Hot Rod,” the song “Dyer’s
Eve” by Metallica, Guitar Hero Metallica, Mr. Snethen and
beating on his drums. Eli’s dream date is no one, he’d be with
himself at KFC with coupons. If Eli could have dated anyone
in high school, it would have been Colonel Sanders. Yamaha
double bass, KFC Double Down, and tanning oil are the
three things Eli would need on a stranded island. During high
school, Eli has participated in water polo. After high school,
Eli’s plans on becoming a drummer and working in the housing department of Sanford. He wishes he had invisibility and
slept more. If Eli could have met anyone, he would have met
Lars Ulrich back in 1981. In ten years, Eli sees himself in a
band with his cat Stubs and making Tuna Helper. Eli’s advice
to the underclassmen is, “Do what needs to be done first, and
then have fun.”
Jon Boss
By: Elijah Havlovic
Jon Boss was born on Nov. 17, 1992. He currently lives in
Crooks with his mom Kim Wells. He has three brothers Robert
and Jacob Boss, and Carter Wells. Some of his favorites are the
colors black and red, a medium rare steak, the Avatar movie,
the song “Blurry” by Puddle of Mudd. Some of Jon’s hobbies
are working on cars, hanging out with friends and just being
himself. If he was stranded on an island the three things he
would bring would be a boat, Megan Fox, and Oreos. His plans
for after high school are to go to U.S.D. to take chiropractic
courses. Jon in ten years sees himself owning his own chiropractic clinic. Some advice to his underclassmen are “Just relax
it’s almost over.”
Ashlynn Montecuello
By: Liz Osman
On March 4, 1993, Chris and Carolyn Kellen became proud parents
By: Chelsey Woldt
to Tegan Marie Kellen. Tegan resides in Sioux Falls with her parents
Ashlynn Jean Montecuello was born to Michelle Kircher and Seth
and her siblings Shaya and Kieren. Shaya is a sophomore and KiMontecuello on Nov. 9, 1992. Ashlynn’s favorite color is orange
eren is a freshman at our school. Some of Tegan’s favorites include
and her favorite movie is “House Bunny.” Ashlynn’s dream date
the color cerulean, elephants, and Mr. Ferguson. Her favorite songs
would be with Reba Goodrich. The two of them would go to an
are “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning and “Last Kiss” by Pearl Jam.
amusement water park and then to a concert to end the night. AshHer most memorable moment in high school is playing her Barilynn’s advice to underclassmen is, “Be yourself and get involved.”
tone Saxophone at the Augustana Band Festival. Tegan’s favorite
If she could meet anyone in history she would meet Michael Jackunderclassmen are Jordan Bittner and Michelle VanHeerde. During
son so he could teach her some of his “sweet dance moves.” Ashher free time, she likes to play her Bari Saxophone and volunteer
lynn wishes she could read people’s minds. Ashlynn says that she
at church. If she was stranded on an island, she would bring somewishes she was more confident in her earlier years of high school.
one who knows how to build a boat, a good book to read, and her
She says that her friends would say that she has gotten more girly
IPod. If she could have any super power, it would be flight. In high
over the past four years. “She actually wears makeup and does her
school, Tegan has been involved in band, FBLA, One Act, Three
Act, Quiz Bowl, and DI. Tegan’s post high school plans are to attend more school. In the next ten hair now! She even wears dresses…occasionally,” said one of her
years, she plans on continuing an education. Her advice to underclassmen is, “Do not let oppor- friends, Josie Lamer. After high school, Ashlynn plans on going
to DSU and majoring in Criminal Justice. In ten years, she sees
tunities pass you by. Follow your heart and do not let anyone tell you that you are different.”
herself living life with limited time of her own and having fun dealing with it.
Bronson Filler
By: Mary Jo Osman
On April 3rd, 1992, Bronson James was born to proud parents Lori
and Bryant Filler and becoming a little brother to his sisters Tara, and
Jenessa. He currently resides in Baltic. Some of his favorites include
tacos, “Fast and Furious”, the song “The 8th of November” and Officer
Thorsen. One of his hobbies is playing Xbox 360. Bronson’s dream date
would be to take Megan Fox out to dinner and then go watch the sun
set. If he would be stranded on an island he would bring a cell phone,
gun, and ammo. If he could choose any super power he would choose
the ability to become invisible or to manipulate time. Bronson’s plans
for after high school include studying Criminal Justice at the University
of South Dakota. 10 years down the road Bronson sees himself married
with a successful job. His advice to underclassmen is “Don’t be a fool,
stay in school!”
Shantara Bird
By: Liz Osman
On May 5, 1993, Shantara Rey Bird was born to Kathleen and
Gary Bird. Shantara now resides in Hartford along with her
younger sisters Darby and Shona Bird. Shantara has been involved in improv, one act, 3 act, chorus, All-State, and Jazz Choir.
Her most embarrassing moment during high school was when
Stephanie pushed her down and her pants ripped. Shantara’s
favorite memory was being involved in this year’s one act. Some
of her favorites are the color black, chocolate, the band Skillet
and singing. Her plans after high school are to go to college. Her
advice to underclassmen is to stop taking things so seriously.