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Ram Write-UpFebruary 2015 Issue 5

Ram Write-up Staff:

Editors-in-Chief: Laura Perez

Layout Editor:Laura Perez

Staff Reporters:Alison BoysenJaycee PrescottRiley ColemanTessa Rayevich

Guest Reporters:Shawn FlaniganShayla Brown

Advisor: Lois Moser

By Ali BoysenSpeech students have mastered their lines,

practiced facial features, replayed their CDs, and scheduled last minute practices to perfect the songs, acts, and short skits. They have been preparing many weeks for the contest on January 24, in Denison. Almost every day of the week, there was an early morning practice scheduled for one of the group events. All of the speech students have put in lots of hard work and time into the performances.

MVAO Group Speech brought eight performances to the Group Speech Contest in Denison, home of the Monarchs. They left bright and early at 6:30 in the morning to make it in time for the first event, radio broadcasting at 8:00, done by JoJo McKibben and Linzey Goeddeke. In this event she did very well, earning a I, which will allow her to go onto State for Group Speech. The next event was a choral reading called All We Really Need to Know We Learned From Being A Zombie. Danielle Yockey, Drew Knapp, Emily Johnson, Jada Dean, Maggie Rosburg, Kassi Pranschke, Ali Boysen, and Shayla Brown performed their zombie piece for the judge, and earned a II. “Whoa, I look

scary,” said Pranschke, once she saw her reflection. Costumes are worn while students perform choral reading, so all were looking torn and decomposed. They will not go onto state, but they enjoyed masquerading as the supernatural undead.

Group Improvisation was next with Gabby Teet, Sara Utterback, Anavin Mounivong, and JoJo McKibben. The situation given was to be stuck at a party. Teet, McKibben, and Utterback were teenagers at a party when the cop, Mounivong, showed up. It was a game of cat and mouse, until the five minutes ended. “I was laughing so hard I was crying,” said Michael Swanson, who was entertained by his fellow Speech group. The four received a I rating and will be going to state. The following act was musical theater, which performed Seasons of Love from the movie Rent. Alexa Lloyd, Emily Johnson, Ali Boysen, Joe Kovarna, Jerrod Black, and Brett Weaver performed the piece and later got an II.

There was a second radio broadcasting, this time with Michael Swanson and Jacob Schaffer. They were successful, earning a I, and will also be moving on to state.

A little after noon ensemble acting was ready to perform. Lockdown was executed by Lloyd, Mounivong, Rosburg, Kassidy Prescott, Black, and Kovarna. Despite some obstacles, the judge loved the performance, and the group achieved a I. The second group improvisation consisted of Justin Aquirre, Prescott, and Weaver. They too received a I. The final act of the day was Promageddon, performed by Jordan Trucke, Teet, Utterback, Swanson, and Schaffer. All were decked out in prom attire and executed the play quite well. Anticipation was present as they awaited the final score of the day, and were rewarded with a I, I, and a II. The final score was a I, which will carry them over to state.

Out of eight events, six will go on to the next step. Already, there has been talk of practices to smooth out kinks and improve the acts. The groups are excited and ready to enhance their performances to wow the judges next time around. If the groups advance from state, they will go to All-State, the final stop for group speech this season. Great job to all the students who participated this season!

Speech Groups talk their way to the top

Michael Swanson and Jacob Schaffercongratulate each other on their I rating for radio broadcasting.

Gabby Teet, Michael Swanson, Jordan Trucke, Jacob Schaffer, and Sara Utterback.

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By Shayla BrownOn Saturday, February 14, the holiday of

Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide by billions of people. This day is often associated with Cupid, the winged boy with a heart-shaped bow and arrow. It is a day to celebrate love, and many couples go out on dates to movies or restaurants, eager to celebrate their relationship and the joy of being together.

Next to Christmas, Valentine’s Day is the most expensive holiday. Over 36 million heart-shaped boxes are sold, 50 million roses are delivered, 1 billion cards exchanged, and 8 billion candy hearts consumed in the U.S. alone. That’s enough candy hearts to spread from Arizona to Italy 20 times and back again! On average, an American male will spend an average of $130 on dates, candy, flowers, and jewelry.

We all know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but do you know where it started? Valentine’s Day is named after the Roman martyr Valentine who was executed for believing in one God, instead of believing in the 12 Roman Gods like the emperor wanted people to do. While in jail, Valentine met a blind girl named Julia and healed her. The night before he died, he wrote a letter to Julia and signed it with “From Your Valentine.”

Thus, Valentine’s Day began; however, not many people are aware that there is another holiday on February 14. This day is also referred to as Quirky Alone Day or Single Awareness Day. Founded by Sasha Cogen, this holiday is an alternative to Valent ine’s Day, and celebrates individuality. It reminds people that they don’t need to be in a relationship to be happy, and that people shouldn’t date just for the sake of being in a relationship.

So whether you are celebrating love on Valentine’s Day or individuality on Single Awareness Day, remember to celebrate it in style.

Valentine’s Day:This Roman holiday is just

around the cornerBy Ali Boysen MVAO is a home to many high school couples. It’s not surprising to see the boys visiting the girls lockers and vice versa, but there are less couples than there used to be. Dating has evolved greatly, even in the past ten years. Struggles are different, and with social media, the people that you meet broaden potential dates. Some students choose to date people from other schools, or are dating people that have just graduated from high school. Nonetheless, there are still couples filling the hallways of our school. Two senior couples answered questions about their relationships. The couples were Camryn Fitch and Taylor Blume, and Kayla Morgan and Austin Hazard. For senior couples, many things can affect a relationship, one especially being the decision of college. For Fitch and Blume, this is simple: they are already going to the

MVAO couples plan their Valentine’s Daysame college. Both couples are optimistic, hoping to stay together after they finish their high school journey together. The last year of high school should be an enjoyable time, spent with classmates and teachers. “It’s been fun. It’s a real cool experience. We get to go on double dates with our friends,” said Fitch. Morgan and Hazard have been having a good time their final year of high school. Sam Via and Turner Petersen will have been together for two years on March 15. Through those two years there have been ups and downs, but they continually make each other happy. All couples have a favorite thing about each other. “The thing I find most special about Turner is that he can always make me laugh, even when I am mad. He always makes sure I’m at my happiest, and I definitely am when around him,” Via gushed. It is clear that Via is very fond of her boyfriend

and cares deeply about him. Petersen feels as though they are the same, and feels that it is something very special about her. Petersen doesn’t think that opposites attract, and his theory can be explained by his relationship. Via thinks they do, but to an extent. She believes she is the more serious one, while Petersen is always cracking jokes and trying to make her laugh. She believes that their compatibility comes from the things that they both like and enjoy. All three couples will spend Valentine’s Day with each other by either enjoying each other’s company or watching a movie. Blume and Fitch plan on going to the Outback Steakhouse and going out to watch a movie. Morgan and Hazard will spend the day together relaxing. On Valentine’s Day, Petersen and Via plan on having a nice meal, and then going home and watching a movie.

Austin Hazard and Kayla Morgan are a great senior couple. Camryn Fitch and Taylor Blume are also a fixture at MVAO.

Ali Gotto and Trey Boysen, Leslie Gosch and Tyler Blake, Kylee McDermott and Adam Ehlers, Morgan Lewis and Dustin Flammang, Camryn Fitch and Taylor Blume, Kayla Morgan and Austin Hazard, Samantha Via and Turner Petersen, Emalee Fundermann and Jacob Schaffer, Marissa Ferris and Connor Beeck, Morgan Todd and Kyle Drees, NiKayla Aguirre and Sean Wilson, Skyler McDermott and Michael Swanson, and Madyson Hinkel and Bailey Boettcher are the current couples at MVAO High School.

Shayla Brown is a guest writer this month!

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By Shawn Flanigan The Rams’ and Lady Rams’ basketball seasons have been filled with excitement and accolades. As any basketball player will tell you, the team awards come first. The individual awards fall into place after that. Both the boys and girls teams have been ranked in the state despite the tough schedule they both play. With all the team success they have been having, it is impossible not to rack up some pretty impressive individual stats. On January 9, Kayla Morgan scored the 1,000th point of her successful career in a game against West Monona. Kayla said, “It was amazing to see my hard work pay off in such a big way.” Derrik Kerns scored his 1000th point on January 17 against Cherokee in a game where he scored 21 points. When asked, Derrik said, “Our team has worked together very well this year and we’ve been moving the ball well which gets great open shots. Without the team working I never would have gotten to this point. Also, everyone surrounding me has always been there for me and helped me when I need the help so the team really deserves the credit for this.” Derrik joins Korey Kuhlmann who scored his 1000th point last year during the district tournament and hasn’t exactly stopped scoring. With district tournaments quickly approaching, the teams would appreciate your support. Come see for yourself what Ram basketball is all about; you might just like it enough to come back.

More Ram basketball players join the 1000 point club

By Jaycee Prescott Let’s Go Rams! Both the boys’ and the girls’ basketball teams are having a great season. “I am very disappointed that we didn’t have the student section filled at the Ridgeview game Friday night!” exclaimed the girls head coach, Coach Berkenpas. We have great teams! So why don’t we have a great student section? The season is almost over but you still have time to come and cheer on our teams! The girls have had a fantastic season so far with 12 wins and 3 losses to Kingsley Pierson, South Central Calhoun and Dakota Valley. “We’re having a great season so far. We got beat by a tough Denison-Schleswig team on a night when we didn’t play our best, but other than that we’ve played well, and won all of our games,” stated head boys’ coach, Coach Brown. So far the boys are 13-1 overall and 6-0 in the conference. “We’re currently ranked 8th in the state in Class 1A, but our goal is to be ranked much higher at the end of the season,” commented Coach Brown. We have two amazing basketball teams, so don’t be a bum! Get out to the basketball games and support your teams!

Guest writer Shawn Flani-gan will be joining the Ram Write-Up Staff for the next few months.

Rams basketball updates

“When I look at the stu-dent section, it should be filled to the brim.”-Coach Alden Berkenpas

Above: Brody Berkenpas and Connor Beeck scramble for the ball!Below: Austin Hazard sets up an out-of-bounds play.

GO,

RAMS,

GO!

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By Riley Coleman On April 10-11th at 7 p.m. Mrs.

Berning requests your attendance at MVAO’s annual play. Every other year there is a play, and the years opposite that is a musical. This year was her turn and she chose the classic Shakespearean play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to be performed.

She chose this play because ‘it is her favorite play” and the students bugged her for months about wanting a comedy this time. The last play directed by Mrs. Berning was The Diary of Anne Frank, they decided we needed the humor this year.

“Currently, the students are practicing and working on their lines for Act I. The seniors are working on the background, setting, and music for the play as well as programs, hair, prop and costume ideas. They are also writing news articles and advertising the play as part of a project as they are studying it in Comm. IV.” said Mrs. Berning.

There has been a big turnout of students that have volunteered to make this play a

good one, and no doubt it will be.Puck-Robin Goodfellow: A fairy who

loves to play tricks, is being played by Gabby Teet.

Theseus: The Duke of Athens, who gets treated like a king and gets married to his bride, Hippolyta, is being played by Brett Weaver.

Hippolyta: The bride of Theseus will be played by Sara Utterback.

Egeus: Hermia’s demanding father is being played by Kyle Drees.

Lysander: The young man who loves Hermia is being played by Michael Swanson.

Demetrius: The “jerk” of the play is a young man who claims to be in love with Hermia to marry her because it’s what her father wants, and is being played by Anavin Mounivong.

Helena: Hermia’s best friend/enemy will be played by Kendra Sexton.

Titania: Queen of the fairies married to Oberon, who she fights with quite a bit, is

played by Emily Johnson.Oberon: King of the fairies, who is married

to Titania, will be played by Jacob Schaffer.Hermia: Egeus’s daughter, who also runs

away with Lysander, will be played by Alexa Lloyd.

Bottom: one of the very comical workers in the community, who gets turned into a donkey, is being played by Andrew O’Neal.

Quince: One of the very comical workers in the community, who is also the director of the play inside this play, will be played by Sean Wilson.

Snug, Flute, Starveling and Snout: the other comical workers are being played by Brooke Bailey, Jordan Trucke, Kyle Sexton, and Colby Seuntjens.

The Lords, Ladies & other servants: Theseus’s servants of the court, are being played by Shayla Brown, Danielle Yockey, Morgan Todd, Maggie Rosburg, Karlee Wolf, Shaylee Ames, Kassi Prescott, Tessa Rayevich, Cameron Golden, Derik Via, and

Taylor Blume.Peasblossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed,

& the other fairies attending to Titania and Oberon: servants of the Queen will be played by Ali Boysen, Nikayla Aguirre, Jenna Mounivong, Rebecca Whitney, Johanna McKibben, Anna Hadden, Skyler McDermott, Alexis Poppens, Kylee McDermott, Mikayla Lansink, Jackie Krusen, Camryn Fitch, Bailey Wessling, and Kyler McDermott.

Oberon’s fairy Attendant: This character talks to Puck and will be played by Linzey Goeddeke.

Philostrate: This character, who attends to Theseus, is being played by Drew Knapp.

Let’s also not forget the countless numbers of students who will be behind stage working on makeup, hair, and costume/set changes.

Come join us, watch the show, see how everything came together. Who knows, you might just become a fan of Shakespeare too!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream cast and crew assemble

Danielle Yockey- 2Taylor Blume- 3Alvin Pegram- 3 Alyssa Thies- 3Austin Hazard- 4Brenna Lansink- 4Brody Berkenpas- 9Adam Jochims- 12Morgan Lewis- 17Bailey Wessling- 17Ryan Paulsrud- 17Travis McBride- 18Bradley Goslar- 18Sara Utterback- 19Patrick Berry- 20Dylan Lewis- 21Mason Morones- 24Taylor Swearingen- 24Nicholas Kennedy- 26Justin Allen- 27Dolly Krohn- 27

February

Birthdays

Blast fromthe Past

The Joke in the

Corner:

Q: What did one oar say

to the other?

A: “How about a little

row-mance?”

Kyle Drees, Kendra Sexton, Andrew O’Nel, Ananvin Mounivong,

Brett Waever, Emily Johnson, Alexa Lloyd Gabby Teet, Sara Utter-

back, and Michael Swanson are this year’s lead characters in the

annual play.

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By Tessa Rayevich What do you have in the trunk of your car? Most people carry jumper cables, an emergency box containing: blankets, batteries, a flashlight, and possibly even food, a tire jack, or a spare tire. It’s amazing how quickly your car or truck can become cluttered with useless items that do nothing but take up space and add weight to your vehicle. Most people may not even know what they are carrying around in their trunk. Did you know that every extra one-hundred pounds you carry in your vehicle, you reduce gas mileage and fuel economy by roughly 2%? Having a couple pounds in your trunk may also be a benefit. Some weight in the trunk, such as a bag or two of rocks, can be good in the winter to improve traction in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. If the traction is needed the added safety to people and property is more important than the slight fuel expense. I asked 4 students at MVAO what they had lingering in the trunk of their cars. Most of them replied with shoes and clothes. Tessah Lugsch-Long was one that replied that she only had shoes in her trunk. Alyssa Boggs stated that she had many blankets in her trunk along with a pillow pet. Riley Coleman said, “I have an old battery that I needed to replace in my trunk.” Maggie Rosburg has a pitch-fork in her trunk that she ran over one night on a gravel road and she didn’t know what else to do with it. She also stated that she had a suitcase in it as well. If you were asked a similar question would you know what you had in your trunk? Luckily for these girls they don’t have anything over one-hundred pounds in their trunks so they aren’t losing too much gas mileage.

By Riley ColemanOn August 22, 2014, If I Stay, which was

originally a book written by Gayle Forman was released to theatres around the world. If you are into the tragic/love story types of movies, then this movie is the one for you.

If I Stay is a movie with multiple blunt contrasts. It is not just life and death, it is classical vs. rock and extroversion vs. introversion.

Chloë Grace Moretz is the star of this movie. She portrays a teenager (Mia Hall) who has an out of body experience following a car accident that put her in a coma and killed her entire family. While in her coma, she has flashbacks of her life before the accident, which also follows a budding romance with her now rocker boyfriend, Adam, and the ups and downs of their relationship as well as her relationships with her parents and little brother.

While her flashbacks involve the ones she loves, it also includes the one thing she loved and was serious about: playing the cello. In a flashback, she travels to audition for Julliard, one of the highest ranked musical schools in the country. It follows her life, and ultimately her decision, if she wants to stay or go.

By Riley Coleman The parents of this senior think of

him as crazy, fun, loud and his friends can second their opinion 100 percent. He has been on the MVAO basketball and football teams, and can easily spend a little too much time playing video games.

On July 2, 1997, Allen and Jessica Mead welcomed a baby boy into the world, not knowing then just how loud and rambunctious he would eventually turn out to be. Noah soaked up the only child spotlight for only a few years before his other siblings made their debut. He is the big brother of younger children Dylan, Hailey, and Hunter Mead.

Having so many siblings can get rough at times, so you always need friends to hang out with to get away from all the noise. After their family moved into town, Noah found those friends that he was looking for. For him, those friends have been Mitchel Wolterman, Sean Wilson, and Matt Schupe. Those three friends have been his lifelines throughout high school to just kick back with and get rid of the stress that accompanies any student. They all have known each other for a long time, and were his first friends after he moved here. Through all the rowdiness, they’ve stuck with him.

There’s no doubt that a lot of memories have been made and there will be many more to come, but only a few really stand out. As a child, Noah would get really excited when they got to play with the rainbow parachute in P.E., but then again that was every little kid’s reaction. As he got older, the bigger moments seemed to stand out to him more, and many of them involved football. The favorite high school memory of this senior was when he caught the first interception at a home game, or scored the first touchdown on a kick return.

Many of the teachers at MVAO can describe him as likeable, friendly, reliable, outgoing, and personable.

He has traveled to Chicago, Yellowstone National Park, and Alabama. What many people don’t know is that he is terrified of spiders; his siblings have used that to their advantage numerous times.

After graduation, Noah plans on attending college to become a physical education teacher; to no doubt get his energy out alongside the kids he will be teaching.

Junk in the Trunk:What unnecessary

weight can do to

your car!

By Jaycee Prescott3 years ago: The Crevier family came to the high school to put on a spin-tastic show. Five time Guinness World Record Holder, Bruce Crevier, his wife, and their 12 kids put on a show that involved spinning multiple basketballs and many cool tricks with unicycles.7 years ago: The Save a Life Tour came to the high school to give the students an insight on some of the consequences of drunk driving.10 years ago: Some MVAO students volunteered to help build homes in Mexico over Christmas break.8 years ago: Mr. Dougherty was named AEA Principal of the Year.

Blast from the Past

The Ram Review:

If I Stay

By: Tessa Rayevich Danielle Renee Ortner was born on April

21, 1997. Her parents are Michelle and Andy Ortner. Cheerful and funny are some traits her parents would use to describe her. She has three siblings: Joseph, Erica, and Brandon.

Danielle recalls becoming a big sister as her favorite childhood memory. Being able to spend time with friends and have a couple of good laughs is Danielle’s favorite high school memory.

Teachers would describe Danielle as being reliable. Danielle’s closest friends are Justin, Jordan, Noah, and NiKayla because they have always been there for her. They would describe her as being a happy person that always has a smile on her face.

One of Danielle’s biggest fears is snakes. She travelled to South Dakota when she was fourteen. They got to see many things and also the Black Hills. While in high school she has participated in band, choir, speech, and FFA. Her plans after high school are to go to WIT for her Gen. Ed credits and then transfer to Iowa State for DNR and police science.

Senior

SpotlightsNoah John Lee

Mead

Danielle Renee

Ortner

Senior Noah Mead

“This affecting story of one young woman’s

struggle through trag-

edy and grieving wil

appeal to readers of

books like Thirteen rea-sons Why.”-Barnes & Noble

review

Senior Spotlights are continued on the next

page!

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By Shayla BrownAlyssa Scott was born on October 9th.

Alyssa’s parents’ names are Toni and Jeff. She has one brother named Jacob, and one sister named Emmalee. While in high school, Alyssa participated in basketball, volleyball, softball, FFA, BPA, and Jazz Choir. In her free time, she enjoys working with her cattle. Alyssa’s family members describe her as hardworking and devoted, and her teachers describe her as very talkative, but someone who would always get her stuff done on time. Alyssa’s good friend, Michael Jones, describes her as “a nice, genuine person.”

Out of all her high school memories, her favorite memories included going to Shawn Flanigan’s house with all of her friends to hang out after a basketball game on the weekends. Another favorite memory of hers was going to state softball last year. Alyssa’s favorite childhood memory was getting in trouble with Hannah Sadler every day during kindergarten nap time because they would be talking instead of sleeping.

Alyssa’s closest friends are Marina Lacey, Kayla Morgan, Hannah Sadler, Kendra Sexton, Mikayla Lansink, and Jackie Krusen, because they all enjoy doing the same things and hanging out together.

She has not really traveled anywhere, and has never been on an airplane. However, she has been to Chicago with the choir group on a field trip. Alyssa’s plans after high school are to go to Iowa State University and major in animal science. Best of luck to you in the future!

Senior Spotlights continued

Alyssa Marie

Scott

By: Tessa RayevichTessah Rueshelle Lugsch- Long was born

on September 23, 1996. Her parents are Cindy Lugsch- Long and William Long. She has one older sister, Marah Lugsch- Long. Some ways her parents may describe her are Smart, loving, caring, and having a wonderful sense of humor.

Tessah’s favorite childhood memory would be when Alyssa Boggs, Cody McCormick, Derrik Kerns, Anna Delagarza, and she made a club in the park bushes across from her house. They called it the Cupcake Club. They would gather there after school and sit and talk until it was time for them to go home for supper. A group of Tessah’s friends were at a bonfire, and Chris Flannery was starting the fire, and his beard and eyebrows caught on fire. Tessah recalls that as being her favorite high school memory.

Teachers would describe Tessah as being strong willed, hardworking, friendly, and very determined. Friends would say she speaks her mind, she’s fun, caring, respectful, and always there when they need her. Tessah’s closest friends are: Alyssa Boggs because she is fun to be around, Anna Delagarza because she is kind and caring, Draven Smizer because he is fun to be around and listens to her problems, and Camryn Fitch because she is like a little sister to her and they have been friends practically their whole life.

Tessah’s favorite quote is. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” While in high school, she has participated in basketball, softball, and band. Her future plans are to go to college and become a physical therapist.

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer,”

-Tessah Lugsch-Long

Tessah Rueshelle

Lugsch-Long

“She is a nice, genuine person.”

-Michael Jones, Alyssa’s close friend

Around the Valley

Above:

Ben Sadler

attempts to

capture the

ball.

On the left:

Derrik Kerns

deliberates

over his next

play.

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The Speech CrazeBrett Weaver, Justin Aguirre, Kassidy Prescott pose after their successful improv performance.

Joe Kovarna, Jared Black, Alexa Lloyd, and Anavin Mounivong are excited to showcase their talents.

Joe Kovarna, Jared Black, Brett Weaver, Emily John-son, Alexa Lloyd, and Ali Boysen tuned in to the competition with Seasons of Love.

Shayla Brown, Danielle Yockey, Jada Dean, Emily Johnson, Maggie Rosburg, Kassi Pranschke, Drew Knapp, and Ali Boysen look alive after their undead presentation.

Coached by Mrs. Berning, six out of eight events will go on to the State Competition.

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