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February 7:
Seniors Swamped with Scholarship deadlines
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By Maggie Sivik
Focus Editor
Seniors aren’t just one year away from the real world, they are right in the year when they start thinking about where to go and what scholarships they need to do to prepare.
“It’s been frustrating trying to find the time to apply for them and get ready all of the requirements for them. I know it is worth it in the end, but they require so much time that it’s hard to fill them out. But you have to push through with it and just do it,” said senior Ashton Weigand.
Some students need motivation to get through the scholarship process. Many seniors look to family and friends to find their motivation.
“My parents were really the ones who motivated me to fill out college applications. I don’t think that I would have really given it much thought if my parents weren’t constantly encouraging me,” said senior Johanna Allen.
There are many scholarships available for graduating seniors. The Mitchell Community Scholarship, due March 3, is one of the main scholarships for MHS that every senior can apply for. Some seniors are finding the scholarship process coming easy to them.
“I feel like the process so far has been moderately easy. I’m applying for ones that I know I have a realistic chance of getting. They really aren’t that bad. I just have to make room for it in my schedule just like everything else in my life and just get it over with,” said senior Alison Murphy.
Focus Editor
Seniors aren’t just one year away from the real world, they are right in the year when they start thinking about where to go and what scholarships they need to do to prepare.
“It’s been frustrating trying to find the time to apply for them and get ready all of the requirements for them. I know it is worth it in the end, but they require so much time that it’s hard to fill them out. But you have to push through with it and just do it,” said senior Ashton Weigand.
Some students need motivation to get through the scholarship process. Many seniors look to family and friends to find their motivation.
“My parents were really the ones who motivated me to fill out college applications. I don’t think that I would have really given it much thought if my parents weren’t constantly encouraging me,” said senior Johanna Allen.
There are many scholarships available for graduating seniors. The Mitchell Community Scholarship, due March 3, is one of the main scholarships for MHS that every senior can apply for. Some seniors are finding the scholarship process coming easy to them.
“I feel like the process so far has been moderately easy. I’m applying for ones that I know I have a realistic chance of getting. They really aren’t that bad. I just have to make room for it in my schedule just like everything else in my life and just get it over with,” said senior Alison Murphy.
December 12:
Christmas at the Palace
with FDC and Drumline
Photos: Reggie Van Driel
World OF Work creates opportunities for MHS
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By Erin Croucher
Feature Editor
Making life choices can be hard to those unsure of their futures; however, a class at MHS offers a glimpse into the working field after high school. CTE Youth Internship, commonly called World of Work, allows students to go out and experience their possible career choice for up to 250 hours in the school year.
“Basically what they do is they are in the classroom for six weeks and then they go out and work in a chosen field. It can be any field, anywhere,” said business teacher Travis Carpenter.
Senior Hannah Parsons, looking to become a small animal veterinarian, has been benefitting from her work experiences at Safe Haven Animal Hospital.
“I’ve learned a lot about the level of commitment it will take to actually practice vet medicine. College classes won’t be a walk in the park. I’ve also learned that vets need to have a high patience level when dealing with feisty animals,” said Parsons.
Some may be wondering what students do in the classroom before they head out to the job sites.
“For the first six weeks, they [students] do resumes, cover letters, interviews, applications for jobs, and stuff like that. Then once they get out, they get to work in their field whether it be in the medical field, electrician field…I’ve had people in the police department, people in the fire department, people in schools, businesses,” said Carpenter.
Not only does MHS offer World of Work, a similar class has begun this year. Health Sciences Youth Internship has been showing students interested in the medical field what it is actually all about.
Senior Sara Juhnke, who works as a staff assistant on the surgical pediatric surgical floor at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, has been learning from what Health Sciences Youth Internship has to teach.
“I want to be a nurse, so I’m a staff assistant. It taught me that once I am a nurse, to be nice to the staff assistant, so basically how to treat people,” said Juhnke. “If you know you want to go into the medical field, it’s a great opportunity to explore your wanted field.”
Whether students are looking to enroll in World of Work or Health Internship, advice is always helpful for new students.
“Come in with an idea and use it properly. Find an avenue that you really want to know if you like or don’t like and try it,” said Carpenter
Feature Editor
Making life choices can be hard to those unsure of their futures; however, a class at MHS offers a glimpse into the working field after high school. CTE Youth Internship, commonly called World of Work, allows students to go out and experience their possible career choice for up to 250 hours in the school year.
“Basically what they do is they are in the classroom for six weeks and then they go out and work in a chosen field. It can be any field, anywhere,” said business teacher Travis Carpenter.
Senior Hannah Parsons, looking to become a small animal veterinarian, has been benefitting from her work experiences at Safe Haven Animal Hospital.
“I’ve learned a lot about the level of commitment it will take to actually practice vet medicine. College classes won’t be a walk in the park. I’ve also learned that vets need to have a high patience level when dealing with feisty animals,” said Parsons.
Some may be wondering what students do in the classroom before they head out to the job sites.
“For the first six weeks, they [students] do resumes, cover letters, interviews, applications for jobs, and stuff like that. Then once they get out, they get to work in their field whether it be in the medical field, electrician field…I’ve had people in the police department, people in the fire department, people in schools, businesses,” said Carpenter.
Not only does MHS offer World of Work, a similar class has begun this year. Health Sciences Youth Internship has been showing students interested in the medical field what it is actually all about.
Senior Sara Juhnke, who works as a staff assistant on the surgical pediatric surgical floor at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, has been learning from what Health Sciences Youth Internship has to teach.
“I want to be a nurse, so I’m a staff assistant. It taught me that once I am a nurse, to be nice to the staff assistant, so basically how to treat people,” said Juhnke. “If you know you want to go into the medical field, it’s a great opportunity to explore your wanted field.”
Whether students are looking to enroll in World of Work or Health Internship, advice is always helpful for new students.
“Come in with an idea and use it properly. Find an avenue that you really want to know if you like or don’t like and try it,” said Carpenter
Administration clarifies policies
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By Chaze Delgado
Voice Editor
At the homecoming school dance this fall, some students left after they were told that the way they were dancing was inappropriate. The winter formal is coming up on Jan. 11 and there are still unresolved issues to how the school dances are supposed to be. The controversy with this is that some teens feel that they should be able to dance however they want to and express themselves the way they want. While others feel the school rules are acceptable and fair. Although MHS administration does not care to pinpoint the ‘do’s and don’ts of school dances, their expectations are similar to those during the school day.
“We don’t have an exact conduct just for school dances, but the rules at school dances are the same as the rules while you’re in school,” said Joe Childs, MHS principal.
Some students, however, feel that the rules at school dances are just too strict and force an environment that is just not fun to spend time in.
“The school dance rules are too strict. It’s supposed to be fun. We should be able to dance how we want, but we can’t do that,” said junior Josh Armstrong.
Other students feel that the rules at student dances are too strict but should still be restrict some dance moves that are popular in trending music videos.
“The school dance policies need to be more lenient, but twerking and grinding should still be restricted,” said sophomore Hannah Studenberg.
The winter formal on Jan.11 is a first for MHS. Many hope that dancing style will not keep another winter formal from happening. Tickets are on sale for $15 today and Tuesday, Dec. 17 before and after school in the front lobby.
Voice Editor
At the homecoming school dance this fall, some students left after they were told that the way they were dancing was inappropriate. The winter formal is coming up on Jan. 11 and there are still unresolved issues to how the school dances are supposed to be. The controversy with this is that some teens feel that they should be able to dance however they want to and express themselves the way they want. While others feel the school rules are acceptable and fair. Although MHS administration does not care to pinpoint the ‘do’s and don’ts of school dances, their expectations are similar to those during the school day.
“We don’t have an exact conduct just for school dances, but the rules at school dances are the same as the rules while you’re in school,” said Joe Childs, MHS principal.
Some students, however, feel that the rules at school dances are just too strict and force an environment that is just not fun to spend time in.
“The school dance rules are too strict. It’s supposed to be fun. We should be able to dance how we want, but we can’t do that,” said junior Josh Armstrong.
Other students feel that the rules at student dances are too strict but should still be restrict some dance moves that are popular in trending music videos.
“The school dance policies need to be more lenient, but twerking and grinding should still be restricted,” said sophomore Hannah Studenberg.
The winter formal on Jan.11 is a first for MHS. Many hope that dancing style will not keep another winter formal from happening. Tickets are on sale for $15 today and Tuesday, Dec. 17 before and after school in the front lobby.
Freshman prepare for first semester test
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By Reggie Van Driel
Opinion Editor
MHS will be ending the first semester on Dec. 20 which means that semester tests will start next week and freshmen will be taking these tests for the first time.
“I’m going to go over notes, Power points, and worksheets,” said freshman Mahayla Foos.
Dec. 18 will be the first day of semester tests. For freshmen taking these tests for the first time, it can be a little nerve-wracking. Most teachers start preparing students weeks in advance for these tests by making extra study material available, as well as backup notes and sometimes even practice games online. When studying, always be prepared for the different types of tests.
“I like multiple choice because you know that the right answer has to be one of them,” said freshman Jordan Voorhees.
Studying for every type of test is crucial successful test taking. When studying, it is always best to take the time to go over the material that was hard to understand the first time. Preparing for tests is not only about studying, but also about making sure to be both mentally and physically ready to take the test.
“Before semester tests, you should get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, and study,” said sophomore Torrie Little Bear.
It has been proven that students can score higher on a test if they get at least eight hours of sleep the night before the test and have a healthy breakfast the morning of the test. As semester tests are 20% of the semester grade, students are preparing in many ways.
Opinion Editor
MHS will be ending the first semester on Dec. 20 which means that semester tests will start next week and freshmen will be taking these tests for the first time.
“I’m going to go over notes, Power points, and worksheets,” said freshman Mahayla Foos.
Dec. 18 will be the first day of semester tests. For freshmen taking these tests for the first time, it can be a little nerve-wracking. Most teachers start preparing students weeks in advance for these tests by making extra study material available, as well as backup notes and sometimes even practice games online. When studying, always be prepared for the different types of tests.
“I like multiple choice because you know that the right answer has to be one of them,” said freshman Jordan Voorhees.
Studying for every type of test is crucial successful test taking. When studying, it is always best to take the time to go over the material that was hard to understand the first time. Preparing for tests is not only about studying, but also about making sure to be both mentally and physically ready to take the test.
“Before semester tests, you should get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, and study,” said sophomore Torrie Little Bear.
It has been proven that students can score higher on a test if they get at least eight hours of sleep the night before the test and have a healthy breakfast the morning of the test. As semester tests are 20% of the semester grade, students are preparing in many ways.