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Mid-Winter 2020, Mid-Winter 2020 EHS News

Middle School Students Compete in Spelling Bee

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By: Delaney Chase

Recently here at Eisenhower, the middle school students have worked very hard to prepare for the annual Spelling Bee, which took place on January 16 in the Eisenhower auditorium. After many tough rounds, sixth grader, Rachel Cubertson, spelled her way to first place. The Squire interviewed eighth grade teacher and Spelling Bee manager, Miss Livingston, about the event.

The Squire asked Miss Livingston about the history of the Middle School Spelling Bee. She shared that Eisenhower has been participating for many years in the competition. Miss Livingston stated, “This year, it was a middle school team effort.” Miss Livingston, Mrs. Gignac, and Mr. Heubach all served as judges of the Bee with the pronouncer being Mrs. Richardson.

When asked why she wanted to be involved in the spelling bee, Miss Livingston gave some helpful advice for students in the future. “As a language arts teacher, I believe spelling is an important skill. Even though we may have computer spell checkers, it is still important to know how to spell correctly or at least utilize resources to find the correct spellings. Sometimes the computer isn’t as smart as you think it is. This is especially important when it comes to career and college ready items. I have heard of employers dismissing applications because of misspellings, which could have been corrected if the applicant took the time to read it over and proofread.” The Spelling Bee is a good way to improve your spelling skills and prepare for your future.

The Squire asked Miss Livingston how the students got ready for the competition. She explained that the best way to do so is through practice. Reading and writing, which the students really enjoy, were also helpful.

The winner, Rachel Cubertson, and runner up, Rhiannon Cook, will move on to compete in the district Spelling Bee at Beaty Middle School on February 6. The two alternates, Kendra Danielson and Jenna Punch, will also attend and compete if the winners cannot be present. Miss Livingston shared how the students will prepare, stating, “They will be given some practice lists, which are released to all the students across the district who are participating.”

Congratulations to the winners and good luck at your next competition!

 

 

Mid-Winter 2020, Mid-Winter 2020 EHS News

Brody Porter Blocks his Way into the Student Spotlight

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By: Logan Abbott

Porter. A name associated with football, hunting, weightlifting, and being an all-around good guy. It is for these reasons that junior, Brody Porter, is the candidate for this edition of The Squire’s Student Spotlight.

Among his many positive qualities, Brody is a pretty smart guy and goes to the Warren County Career Center to widen his horizons on what he wants to do in the future. At WCCC, he takes the Auto Tech class, which he not only enjoys, but will also prepare him for what he wants to do when he gets older, as he shared, “that’s just my career choice.”

As well as being a good guy in the classroom, Mr. Porter also represents Eisenhower well on the field. He is a standout on the Eisenhower football team, playing on the offensive line. When asked about his goals for the upcoming football season, he explained that he wants to help the team in any way possible and win the District 10 Championship as well as going undefeated. The Squire wishes Brody the best of luck and hopes that he and the rest of the EHS football team accomplish their goals.

When Brody is not at school, he spends his spare time outside in ways city kids could only dream of. When The Squire asked him about his hobbies, he replied by saying, “I like riding dirt bikes.” He also likes to spend quality time with his girlfriend.

As a teammate and a classmate, one of the things that impresses The Squire most is that Brody is respectful to adults and other peers in the classroom. He is a kind person, as he helps the underclassmen on the football team learn the plays and the formations. Because of his calm, good-natured personality, he is often called a very courteous person by his peers and his teachers.

Brody is respectful and kind to others, as we can see around the campus of Eisenhower. He is constantly giving people advice and bits of positive encouragement. So, next time you see Brody around, say hi, and wish him congratulations for being this issue of The Squire’s Student Spotlight.

 

Mid-Winter 2020, Mid-Winter 2020 Seasonal

Sledding into the Chapman Dam Winterfest

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By: Shelby Kuzminski

Nothing says winter excitement like the Chapman Dam Winter Fest! The winter festival was held on January 17, 18, and 19. The Squire took a day trip to the dam to see what the festival had in store.

To begin, the festival was held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There were many activities held at the park, such as sledding, dog pulls, food, venders, polar plunge, fishing tournament, ice skating, and skiing. Visitors to the dam will notice that there are two sides of Chapman Dam. Upon arriving at the stop sign, you can either go right or straight. To check out the fun The Squire chose to go straight first. Children were sledding, and making snowmen along the big hill. It was full of laughter and fun all around. Organizers of the event provided warming huts, bathrooms, and changing rooms for the sled riders. Sadly, due to having little to no ice, the ice skating pond was closed to ensure the safety of everyone.

Heading back down the hill to the other side, there was still a lot of fun to have. Across the dam, there was dog sledding and dog pulls. On Friday morning, the dog races took off, traveling over a span of 32 miles to the finish line. On Saturday afternoon, the dogs then moved onto weight pulls. The dogs were hooked up to a sled with bags of sand and then they had to pull the sled to the end. The winner had to pull the most weight. Next, there was a geo-cashing adventure. The starting line was held in the first parking lot, and everyone was given a map and clues to find the hidden treasures. There was also a four-season trivia quest, which comes with a map and lets you explore the park at your own pace, allowing you to get out and get active.

Another big event at Winter Fest is the fishing tournament. In pavilion one was the fishing tournament headquarters. They had trophies and old pictures of past fishermen and their big catches. Since the ice was too thin to even stand on, the fishing was changed to onshore instead of ice. The tournament started on Saturday at 10 A.M. to 2 P.M, and the prizes were awarded at 3 P.M. on Saturday. Observing the dam, there were very few people fishing at all. Hopefully, that lucky fisherman could make a catch of the day and take home first place.

Traveling down the path further, visitors encountered the soup kitchen and food stands. They offered hot chocolate, chicken noodle soup, hot dogs, and many baked goods. There was also a kettle corn stand selling lemonade, kettle corn, and flavored honey. The D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) also had a truck to keep warm, and gave away some free merchandise.

Further down was the beach was the polar plunge. Competitors lined up on the snowy beach preparing for the cold water swim. The plunge took place on Saturday at 2 P.M.. There were at least 15 people competing, and, although nobody made it very far, it still raised money for a good cause. Overall, the winter fest was filled with fun activities and endless winter excitement!

The Squire caught up with attendee Jerry Jonson to ask him how he enjoyed the winter fest. Jerry has been attending the winter fest for about ten years now. His favorite memory there was fishing in the fishing tournament. Jerry explained this further, “I do quite a bit of fishing, and even though I’m not too fond of ice fishing, it was a fun new experience that got me into ice fishing actually. I haven’t gotten to take any trophies home, but in the future I hope to take home first place.” Although Jerry didn’t take part in the tournament this year, he says he plans on doing it next year. Jerry also recalls having family sledding parties at the winter fest, “I remember sled riding, and making snowmen for hours with the family. The winter fest has always been an exciting time for me personally and I hope that one day I can create these same memories with my future family.”

While visiting the fest this year, Jerry shared with The Squire that the polar plunge is something nobody can forget. Enthusiastically, Jerry said, “Watching the polar plunge is pure entertainment. Everyone that does it is nuts! There are always some that dress in some pretty interesting outfits. This year a pretty old man even did it, but, hey, he is braver than I am. But never would I try to get into that icy water that’s for sure.” Jerry also shared that he enjoys watching the dog sled races, “The dog sleds are awesome to watch because it is not a sport that is common in this area. So bringing this event to the fest is very cool and brings in some diversity to the area.”

Overall, the winter fest was full of exciting winter fun. If you ever get chance, go and visit this event. The winter fest has something for everyone in your family to enjoy. So get out and enjoy some quality winter fun.