Activities:
FEbruary 7:
FBLA Runs their own show
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By Emma Feldman
People Editor
The little things that are enjoyed at MHS like the school store, Crush sodas for your Valentine, and most recently, the winter formal are all things that FBLA sponsors. FBLA is a the student-run, business-driven organization. They are constantly coming up with new ways to entertain MHS, while becoming a profiting group.
“The money we make goes towards our state convention in Pierre,” said junior Noah Thompson.
The Winter Formal was a new success that they profited from this year. With tickets costing 15-20 dollars a ticket, and over a third of the school participating, the organization came out in the green.
The state convention gathers all FBLA chapters to compete in business-like competitions such as taking business, math, accounting and personal finance tests. The top two competitors in every event advance to the national convention
“It’s an organization in our school that is centered around learning more about business and becoming involved in the community and just making the school a better place,” Thompson said.
Aside from raising money for their state convention, the group also likes to stay involved in the community. Advisor Melissa Temple, who teaches math at MHS, explained that they like to do at least one community service project a month. This year they have done the March of Dimes drive, canned goods drive, and the Dig Pink silent auction.
“We get involved with the community by talking to businesses, asking businesses for help and for donations,” said Thompson.
By getting out there and talking to businesses, and even running their own businesses inside the school, FBLA members are gaining an education about that aspect in life.
“Even if you’re not necessarily going to be a business student, things like job interview skills and resume building skills are good things for anyone to know, regardless of what field you are going into,” said Temple.
The students appreciate the skills they have gained by joining FBLA.
“It’s a great thing to get into for helping people out, helping the community, and for college,” said junior Landon Neguebauer.
“Beyond it looking good [on an application], I think it teaches them good skills,” said Temple.
FBLA’s current fundraiser to look out for is the Valentine’s Day Crush soda sale. They will continue to sell the soda today, tomorrow, and the 10th. The soda costs 75 cents without a personal message and a dollar with a message added on. On the 11th they will be delivered and the secret sender can be revealed for a dollar on the 12th and 13th.
People Editor
The little things that are enjoyed at MHS like the school store, Crush sodas for your Valentine, and most recently, the winter formal are all things that FBLA sponsors. FBLA is a the student-run, business-driven organization. They are constantly coming up with new ways to entertain MHS, while becoming a profiting group.
“The money we make goes towards our state convention in Pierre,” said junior Noah Thompson.
The Winter Formal was a new success that they profited from this year. With tickets costing 15-20 dollars a ticket, and over a third of the school participating, the organization came out in the green.
The state convention gathers all FBLA chapters to compete in business-like competitions such as taking business, math, accounting and personal finance tests. The top two competitors in every event advance to the national convention
“It’s an organization in our school that is centered around learning more about business and becoming involved in the community and just making the school a better place,” Thompson said.
Aside from raising money for their state convention, the group also likes to stay involved in the community. Advisor Melissa Temple, who teaches math at MHS, explained that they like to do at least one community service project a month. This year they have done the March of Dimes drive, canned goods drive, and the Dig Pink silent auction.
“We get involved with the community by talking to businesses, asking businesses for help and for donations,” said Thompson.
By getting out there and talking to businesses, and even running their own businesses inside the school, FBLA members are gaining an education about that aspect in life.
“Even if you’re not necessarily going to be a business student, things like job interview skills and resume building skills are good things for anyone to know, regardless of what field you are going into,” said Temple.
The students appreciate the skills they have gained by joining FBLA.
“It’s a great thing to get into for helping people out, helping the community, and for college,” said junior Landon Neguebauer.
“Beyond it looking good [on an application], I think it teaches them good skills,” said Temple.
FBLA’s current fundraiser to look out for is the Valentine’s Day Crush soda sale. They will continue to sell the soda today, tomorrow, and the 10th. The soda costs 75 cents without a personal message and a dollar with a message added on. On the 11th they will be delivered and the secret sender can be revealed for a dollar on the 12th and 13th.
DECEMBER 12:
Bartscher returns to teach
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By: Reggie Van Driel
Opinion Editor
Some students here at MHS might not recognize student teacher Anna Bartscher, but that doesn’t mean that she’s new here. Bartscher, whose cooperating teacher is music teacher Chris Miller, graduated MHS in 2010 and is currently attending The University of Sioux Falls where she hopes to graduate with a degree in Music Education with Vocal Emphasis.
“I chose to come here because when I was in high school choir here, I really respected Mr. Miller and I loved his philosophies on teaching and the classroom environment that he created, and I want to be able to do that when I teach,” said Bartscher.
Bartscher hopes to progress the learning environment that Miller still shows today. She has already done little presentations in each class about bullying and name calling. Bartscher has also worked more on a technique called Solfege with each of her classes to help them develop the skill to not need a piano to find the note they start on.
“I like that we learn a lot more music theory than before,” said sophomore Haley Nettinga.
Some even enjoy the journaling that Bartscher has them do. The things that she has had classes journal about have been writing down the treble and bass clefs, their feelings towards music, and things that they are most thankful for. Bartscher has also started different warm –ups and exercises that are new to the students.
“I like how, when we’re working on diction, she goes outside the room and closes all the doors to see if she can hear us,” said freshman Rocki Rank.
In her time teaching here, Bartscher hopes to bring the joy and fun of music to the choirs.
“Music isn’t just about the notes and the rhythms. It’s about how it makes you feel,” said Bartscher.
Opinion Editor
Some students here at MHS might not recognize student teacher Anna Bartscher, but that doesn’t mean that she’s new here. Bartscher, whose cooperating teacher is music teacher Chris Miller, graduated MHS in 2010 and is currently attending The University of Sioux Falls where she hopes to graduate with a degree in Music Education with Vocal Emphasis.
“I chose to come here because when I was in high school choir here, I really respected Mr. Miller and I loved his philosophies on teaching and the classroom environment that he created, and I want to be able to do that when I teach,” said Bartscher.
Bartscher hopes to progress the learning environment that Miller still shows today. She has already done little presentations in each class about bullying and name calling. Bartscher has also worked more on a technique called Solfege with each of her classes to help them develop the skill to not need a piano to find the note they start on.
“I like that we learn a lot more music theory than before,” said sophomore Haley Nettinga.
Some even enjoy the journaling that Bartscher has them do. The things that she has had classes journal about have been writing down the treble and bass clefs, their feelings towards music, and things that they are most thankful for. Bartscher has also started different warm –ups and exercises that are new to the students.
“I like how, when we’re working on diction, she goes outside the room and closes all the doors to see if she can hear us,” said freshman Rocki Rank.
In her time teaching here, Bartscher hopes to bring the joy and fun of music to the choirs.
“Music isn’t just about the notes and the rhythms. It’s about how it makes you feel,” said Bartscher.