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By: Andrea Froslie and Emma Larson

The Rothsay girls and boys basketball teams held their annual banquet on March 26. The banquet began with refreshments and a welcome by Activities Director Jessica Holland.

Next, Coach Kristen Heidecker reflected on the junior high girls’ season. They had a very successful season; with only six players, they worked very hard and well as a team.

Following Coach Heidecker, junior high boys’ Coach Trevor Hone gave highlights from his first season coaching. His team worked hard all year, and he was very pleased with the amount of improvement they showed.

Coach Brooke Krause then described the B-team girls’ season. She was very impressed with her awesome group of girls and was glad that she got to share her first season coaching with them.

Coach Bryce Jorgenson discussed the B-team boys’ season. He said that they are a hard working team; they never gave up.

Next, Coach Jesse Arbuckle looked back on the varsity girls’ season, with the game against Brandon/Evansville definitely standing out. He is looking forward to next season, with a goal in mind—change the culture of the team; instead of playing just to play, play

Tigers Hold Season End Basketball Banquets

to win. Awards were given

out: Most Improved-Brittany Dorsey, Defensive Player-Emma Larson, Top Rebounder-Alexis Craig, Hustle/Spirit-Emma Larson, and Most Valuable Player-

Ashley Maack. Chelsie Lankow received an award for making the most free-throws in a row during practice throughout the season.

Alexis Craig and Ashley Maack were awarded All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Coach Darren Rogness reminisced on the varsity boys’ season. This was his last season as a coach, and he really enjoyed it. Their game against Underwood was a highlight, since it was an upset victory.

Awards were given out: Defensive Player-Noah Brenden, Most Improved-Dexter Aaberg, Character Award-Brett Brenden, Coach’s Choice-Stephen Wellnitz, and Most Valuable Player-Brett Brenden. Brett Brenden was also awarded All-Conference honors.

The girls’ video highlights presentation was shown by Ashley Maack, and the boys’ video highlights presentation was shown by Aaron Brenden.

To close the evening, Coach Darren Rogness thanked everyone for coming. Everyone in attendance had a great time.

By: Aaron Brenden and Dexter Aaberg

The 2012 Rothsay High School prom will be held on Saturday, April 28. Students will have pictures taken with their dates at 5:00 p.m. in the Si Flan Memorial Gymnasium, followed by a delicious meal of chicken, potatoes, and cheesecake for dessert.

This meal will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Rothsay Community Center. Following the meal and the pictures is the Grand March, which will be held in the Si Flan Memorial Gymnasium at 8:00 p.m. Afterwards, the students will enjoy a dance from 9:00-12:00.

After all this, our students will attend a fun-filled post-prom party at the Northern Aire Lanes bowling alley in Fergus Falls. We hope our students will enjoy a safe night “Dancing in the Dark”.

Preparing To Go “Dancing In The Dark”

the University of Wyoming 78-75. For more information on Jordan

Aaberg, the NDSU Bison or the schedule, please go to www.gobison.com for further information.

What is the definition of a concussion? It is simply a severe or mild blow to the head. When this happens the brain bounces around inside of the skull. Similar to a seizure the brain cells all fire at once. Some studies show that athletes have similar brain activity to those persons who are in a coma.

There are varied ways of receiving a concussion. Hitting of the head against an object, which could be the floor, wall or another person. A suddenly induced movement to the head, much like that of a punch in the sport of boxing. Surprisingly there are only a very small percentage of

athletes who loose consciousness because of a concussion, according to a study in 2004 of professional athletes.

Any sport where there is contact will pose some risk of athletes suffering from the effects of a concussion. In recent months reports in the media of hockey players being sidelined for the season have made parents aware of the contact in the sport that their sons and daughters love to play.

According to brainline.org signs and symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury include the following, headaches, numbness, weakness, confusion, vomiting, nausea, slurred speech, and decreased coordination or balance. Getting a diagnosis early is important. Doctors are then able to help the patient become more like their normal self sooner. Treatment options can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, vocational therapy, cognitive therapy, acupuncture, complementary medicine, and simple physical and cognitive rest.

Sport seasons are winding down but that does not mean that parents and athletes should not be aware of the dangers of a concussion. Like with Jordan, the blow that requires attention is not always made during a game but in normal every day practice. By education, people will be able to get early care to the athletes. Sitting out a game or two may be difficult but, easier than missing out longer than that.

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By: Diane LinkThe winter band and choir

concert was held Thursday, March 15¸2012 in the Si Flan Memorial Gymnasium. The beautiful spring day made for an excellent turnout for the students who performed that evening.

The concert encompassed the entire music program. The fifth grade band students played four selections. Tom Dooley, Ole!, Stepping Out, Sawmill Creek and Rock, Roll Your Boat. Director Heather Reber stated that the final selection was their favorite. Reber also stated that the students worked really hard to get all four of the selections ready for the program that evening.

Members of the fifth grade band include Emily Christ, Reygan Balken, Hannah Blazinski-Cuhel, Braden Moen, Rachel Brenden, Cora Honer, Cole Weets, Jacob Christ, Derrick Pfingsten, Sydney Allen, Alex Anderson, Sam Rotz, Thomas Webster, and Noah Ziebell.

Next the junior high choir performed. The students took to the stage where they performed three selections for the audience. The Tailor of Gloucester, The Piper and Soldiers’ Joy were the selections for the choir. Reber stated that the students “did a great job. The kids liked the Soldier’s Joy the best.”

Members of the junior high choir include Gene Boyce, Ben Brenden,

Evan Burkdoll, Jesse Carrillo, Tabetha Fenner, Kyler Gabel, Hunter Johnson, Sammie Lankow, Kennedy Larson, Morgan Lider, Maggie Melkert, Cody Molter, Casey Nordgaard, Jasmyn Opgrand, Breana Orlando, Clifford Pollock, Katy Sillerud, Ashley Stevens, Grant Stramer, Annamaree Toso, Kyle Zilmer, Kayla Allen, Jacob Balken, David Brandt, Jacob Dunbar, Makenzie Hams, Britta Harder, Madison Honer, Alex Larson, Parker Lindsay, Miles Mudderman, Tahren Peterson, Bradley Proudfoot, Annie Sillerud, Travis Stramer, Camille Strand, Makayla Webster, Matthew Weets and Patrick Wellnitz.

Next the junior high band filed

Winter Choir And Band Concert Held At RHSin to perform four selections. Rock Slide featured Ben Brenden, Jacob Balken and Riley Larson, the trombone section. Reber gave the young men high praise on a job well done. The second selection was S’cool Room Latin. During the third selection Camille Strand was featured with a saxophone solo. Reber stated that Strand did an awesome job. The fourth and final selection for the junior high band was Dinosaurs, which featured Morgan Lider on flute.

Members of the junior high band include, Morgan Lider, Annamaree Toso, Tori Fiedler, Maggie Melkert, Madison Honer, Seciley Sytsma, Kailee Roskens, Ashley Stevens, Grant Stramer, Camille Strand, Makenzie Hams, Alex Larson, Kenzie Lankow, Lexie Lankow, Landon Lang, Kennedy Larson, Sarah Peterson, Sammie Lankow, Wyatt Curtis, Mitchell Fabre, Trevor Ericson, Britta Harder, Ben Brenden, Jacob Balken, Riley Larson, Cody Molter, Kayla Allen, Casey Nordgaard, Breana Orlando, Annie Sillerud and Asher Dupree-Butler.

Prior to the senior high band and choir solo and ensembles there was a brief intermission with bars and refreshments provided for the audience. This brief break also allowed a few minutes for set up for the solos and ensembles. The first to perform was Emma Larson, Alexis Craig, Britni Joubert, and Andrea Froslie with Caprice for Clarinets. Next Cody Larson, Paden Lindsay, Alex Wiezorek, Brett Brenden, Casey Backstrom, Austin Lehn, Kodiak Estes, Jordan Nehk, and Dextar Aaberg performed I’ll Sail Right to You. Caitlin Simmer performed the first solo of the evening on xylophone titled The Ash Grove. Trumpet Voluntary was performed by Skylar Buckingham, Lexy Dunbar and Briana Joubert.

A girls choir performed Watu Wote, members include Kristi Peterson, Alexis Craig, Daneille Stevens, Caitlin Simmer, Emma Larson, Kelsey Danielson, Ashley Maack, Kendra Nord, and Andrea Froslie. A trio of trombones, Brett Brenden, Jesse Helgeson and Cole Lang, took to the stage performing Swingin’ Slide. Next Kristi Peterson performed a tenor saxophone solo, Solo de Concert. Danielle Stevens performed a vocal solo, Amazing Grace. Following Danielle was the selection Strictly for Saxes performed by Ashley Maack, Kelsey Danielson, Kristi Peterson, Kendra Nord and Chelsie Lankow. Hailey Blazinski-Cuhel performed the flute solo, The Magic Flute.

Choir members, Paige Lindsay, Alexis Craig, Caitlin Simmer, Danielle Stevens, Andrea Froslie, Kristina Boyce, Kelsey Danielson, Emma Larson, Brett Brenden, Paden Lindsay, Austin Lehn and Nick Curtis, sang Send Down the Rain. Kristi Peterson followed the choir with with a vocal solo, Silent Noon. Following Kristi was a trio of trumpets, Kodiak Estes, Aaron Brenden and Skylar Buckingham, performing Bugler’s Holiday. Caitlin Simmer, Paige Lindsay, Alexis Craig, Kristi Peterson, Ashley Maack, Kendra Nord, Kristina Boyce, Emma Larson and Kelsey Danielson performed Follow the Drinking Gord.

A brass quintet performed From Steven Foster, the quintet constisted of Aaron Brenden, Briana Joubert, Brett Brenden, Noah Brenden

and Cody Molter. The final choir performance of the evening was Three Madrigals. The members of the choir performing this selection included, Kristi Peterson, Caitlin Simmer, Alexis Craig, Danielle Stevens, Kendra Nord, Kelsey Danielson, Andrea Froslie, Ashley Maack, Cody Larson, Nick Curtis, Paden Lindsay, Alex Wiezorek, Kodiak Estes, Dexter Aaberg and Jordan Nehk.

The final performance of the evening was a percussion group. Into the Light was performed by the following band students, Ashley Maack, Brett Brenden, Kristi Peterson, Kelsey Danielson, Caitlin Simmer, Lexy Dunbar, Logan Moen, Jacob Watterud, Kristina Pollock, Ryan Larson, Spencer Clark and Taylor Oien.

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