HagenHiLitesApril2013

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Mrs. Hoffmann will be busy when

she retires. She wants to be a disas-

ter relief volunteer, plus help out

subbing in schools, and go travel-

ling. She has been in education for

31 years. Her mastery in special edu-

cation made her an excellent teacher.

She will never forget the compassion

that went into this year’s Hugs for

Hoffmanns. “Thank you to all stu-

dents and staff for all the support

and strength you provided me this

year as I traveled down the “detour”

road called cancer. What could have

been a horrible year ended up being

beautiful and special with only a

sprinkle of horrible.” We will miss

your positive attitude and wish you

the best in the future.

What a joy it has been for Dickinson

Public School to have employed Mr.

Van. He has given 40 years of his

life to educate the minds of students:

one year teaching in Belcourt, ND,

two years in Broadford, Victoria,

Australia, but thirty-seven of his

teaching years have been in Dickin-

son. We are proud to say that he was

able to develop the first Module

Concept Lab in the state of ND.

Now the state has over fifty labs that

are similar to Hagen’s lab. Mr. Van

made an excellent choice when be-

coming an educator because his en-

thusiasm has rubbed off on his stu-

dents and peers. We wish him luck

as he ventures out on his missionary

work for the church. He will never

stop helping people.

Mrs. Klein will be retiring after

31 years of educating children.

22 years have been in the Title 1

classroom: 7 years at Jefferson

and 15 years at Hagen JH. The

biggest change in education she

has witnessed is the progression

of computer use in the class-

room. “It is a rewarding experi-

ence when a student comes into

the classroom and announces

how much my program has

helped them,” she says with a

smile on her face. This summer

Mrs. Klein will be taking a couple

of trips, and when fall comes, she

will substitute teach at Hagen.

We congratulate Mrs. Klein on a

job well done.

Issue Number Three

April Edition 2013

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Volunteer = a person who offers their services

for others

What an important character trait to have; offer-

ing your services to others. Just think about

what is around your little bubble: the library,

cafeteria, helping new students, boy scouts, 4-H,

girl scouts, church activities, office helpers, etc.

A person with that kind of character will be the

ones that will lead our city, state, or country.

Lunchroom Volunteers

Library volunteers

Library helpers check the books in and out,

reshelf books, organize stacks of books, help

other students find books, run errands for

Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Olson, help with the

book fairs, among other important matters.

The staff in the kitchen are so appreciative of their

student food service personnel. They help serve the

food, clean up, and learn how important cleanliness is

when making and serving food.

We appreciate your services.

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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a hilarious movie about the adventure of two magicians making a living through the world of magic. It’s a story of friendship that had me crying (because it was so funny)!!! If you are a fan of Steve Carell, magic, or are

looking for a laugh, I recommend this movie!! By: Macy Mack

I recently read The Fire Ascending by Chris D’Lacey. The Fire Ascending is the last book in the Dragon Chronicles series. This book was very inter-esting and exciting. With interesting turns and twists, the book is sure to keep you on your toes. If you have not read the other books in the Dragon Chronicles series, you should read them before starting The Fire Ascending. This excellent novel explains everything from previous books and answers any questions you might have about the other books. Over-all, The Fire Ascending was a great book, and I recommend it to every-one. This novel can be found in the Hagen Library. I hope you have fun reading it!

Pitch Perfect

By Presley Weiler

A lot of students have been raving over the new

movie Pitch Perfect.

Pitch Perfect was released in the year 2012 and was

written by Kay Cannon and directed by Jason Moore. The

movie is about a college a capella group consisting of all

girls who call themselves the Barden Bellas. In order to get

to Nationals, the Barden Bellas must compete against other

a capella groups, like the Treblemakers.

When released, Pitch Perfect raked in 65 million dol-

lars domestically and 40 million internationally. Pitch Per-

fect got an 81% positive rating.

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Since I was little, I wanted to compete

in the Spelling Bee. Something about the Bee

fascinated me, and I knew that I wanted to try.

Finally, in seventh grade, that dream came true.

I quickly learned that practicing was

hard work. You had to

learn the spelling

guidelines of various

languages including

German, French,

Greek, and Asian. I

also discovered that if

you were willing to put

in the time and effort;

it would pay off in the

competitions.

Summer or Winter? By Presley Weiler

Would you rather have summer or winter?

Why would summer be better? Most people like summer because of the warm weather, and

a bonus, no school! You can swim outdoors at a beach or an outdoor pool. Summer has fresh air,

many colors, longer days, and the Summer Olympics this time of year. Another bonus is that peo-

ple seem happier in summer because of the natural vitamin D you get from the sun.

The downsides of summer for some people include the following comments. Heat waves

stink and cause us to sweat a lot! Thunderstorms in the summer can get dangerous, often leading

to tornadoes and lightning strikes. Putting on sun block every day is time consuming. The humid-

ity, mosquitoes, sunburns, and hot sand are all downsides to summer. Also, you will miss seeing

your friends and you lose some of the knowledge you learned the previous year.

Why would winter be better? A few people like winter because of the snow. Some people

make forts or snowmen out of snow. Many poems, short stories and even some paintings are deal-

ing with winter. Winter has cool breezes, SNOW, and the Winter Olympics. Some birds stay dur-

ing winter.

The downsides of winter: Snow storms can be dangerous and often trap some people in

their houses. During winter, you can get frostbite if you are not careful. Putting on layers of cloth-

ing can take awhile and can get on your nerves.

Summer Winter

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The Geography Bee’s school round was held earlier this

year by Mr. Obrigewitch and Miss Fields. Participants

practiced in homebase with Mr. Obrigewitch until it was

time for competition. Dawson Dutchak took 1st place

and qualified for the state competition, later placing 7th

in Bismarck. The Geography Bee proved to be a fun

experience for all those who participated this year.

Students Pictured

Back Row: Cora Knipp,

Kylee Showalter, Morgan

Kainz, Elizabeth Yoder

Middle Row: Alexus Me-

duna, Monica Zent, Daw-

son Dutchak, Christopher

Dean

Front Row: Tiana Staud-

inger, Kody Johnson,

McKenzie Wilhelm

Seated: Julian Knight

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The Mathcounts competition this year proved to

be very successful for the Hagen students who partici-

pated. Here are the results of the school competition on

February 7th:

1st Dawson Dutchak (7th)

2nd Issac Egli (8th)

3rd Monica Zent (8th)

4th Cameron Jorda (8th)

5th Elizabeth Yoder (8th)

6th Alexus Meduna (7th)

7th Christopher Dean (8th)

8th Kace Crain (8th)

9th Cole Steffan (8th)

10th Hunter Schatz (8th)

These students then proceeded to the regional

competition which was held at the college. Hagen‘s team

was represented very well this year, and we are proud of

their hard work and success! By Christopher Dean

In 2012, I placed second in the Stark County Spell-

ing Bee, qualifying me for State, where I took tenth.

In 2013, I again placed second at County, this time

taking twelfth place out of over 100 competitors.

Throughout the competitions, I’ve met nu-

merous friends, made amazing memories, and

learned that there is always a reward for hard work.

I recommend trying for anyone who wants to par-

ticipate. I can guarantee that the Bee will give you

an experience of a lifetime. Skylar Dockter

Spelling Bee continued... 11 students participated in the Science Olympiad

competition this year, organized by Ms. Dennis.

Science Olympiad proved to be a great opportu-

nity for these students to compete in many science

related topics. Many events were offered, such as

Shock Value, Rocks and Minerals, Disease Detec-

tives, Reach for the Stars, Meteorology, and Food

Science. The 7th and 8th grade teams competed

very well in the regional competition on March 5th

earlier this year. The 8th grade team even qualified

for the state competition on April 20th in Fargo!

We are proud of these students’ hard work in this

year’s Science Olympiad competition.

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All-state band and all-state choir are both privileges to participate in. To be in both choir and band, first you must

send in an audition tape. For choir, there is a list of songs you can choose from, depending on what your vocal

range is. These songs are not pop songs you hear on the radio, but songs to showcase your full vocal range. For

band, they create the music for your section which you must play. There are four basic scales, then a full two-octave

E-flat major chromatic scale, and then the song. The judges have to listen to hundreds of 7th, 8th, and 9th grade

band and choir students. Can you imagine? For choir, there are two choirs in which you might be placed. One is an

all girl choir, the Treble Choir, and the other has both male and female voices, the Mixed Choir. For band, there is

one band to be placed in. Band has about 100 students admitted, while for choir they can accept as many as they

want. So if you love to sing, audition for all-state choir! If you are in band and you love to play, audition! I can tell

you from personal experience, there is nothing as exiting as being surrounded by people your age who love music as

much as you do! Don’t be afraid, and next year audition! You wont regret it.

By: Abigail Moberg

Alexus Meduna

represented Hagen

in the 7th grade

division of the ND

Keep Clean poster

contest. Good job,

Alexus!

We are proud to announce

that Parker Anderson

placed second in the state-

wide division of the 8th

grade poster competition.

Parker will be going to

Washburn, ND to receive

his award.

Congratulations!

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Codie Myers What are some qualities you look for when making a

friend?

They have to be funny and chatty, not quiet.

If you became President, how would you make the

US better?

I would listen to the people and take their requests to

make the US better.

If you could invent a tool that would help the world,

what would you call it, how would it work, and what

would it look like?

I would make a teleportation device. It would transport

you to different places, and it would come in two versions:

a handheld one that fits in your pocket and the other one

would be the size of a standing up shower.

If you could do anything in the world, what would

you do?

I’d want to be the first person to go to Pluto, and I would

get there by using my teleportation device.

What superpowers would you want to have?

I would want teleportation; it’s my #1 because if you are

in trouble or having a bad day you can teleport somewhere

nice like the Caribbean.

Interviewed by Presley Weiler

The Daughters Ever wonder what it’s like to have a famous mom or dad? Well, Carina, Hudson and Lizzie know better than anybody.

These girls aren’t ones to let their parent’s popularity run their lives and create their future.

In this story Lizzie Summers, only daughter of supermodel Katia Summers, likes to stick to the sidelines. When she slips

up and admits on camera that being a famous supermodel’s daughter isn’t exactly glamorous and wonderful, and it goes viral on

YouTube, Lizzie is noticed by a photographer for “unique” modeling.

All of Lizzie’s life with her crooked nose, red frizzy hair, and bushy eyebrows had always felt like the beast compared to

her mother. By taking this modeling job, Lizzie would finally feel like she amounts to something.

Making matters more complicated, Todd Piedmont, Lizzie’s childhood best friend and crush, has recently moved back

from London. When Ava, the most popular girl, decided to claim him for her own, what will Lizzie do?

Through it all, Lizzie is able to lean on her friends’ shoulders. After all, they know what she’s going through by personal

experience.

The Daughters is a light-hearted, cheery book about finding out what it’s like being a famous child. I definitely recom-

mend this book for anyone who dreams of being famous. Also check out the other books of the series: The Daughters Break the

Rules, The Daughters Take the Stage, and The Daughters Join the Party.

A book review by Skylar Dockter.

My interview was with Cora Knipp from

the seventh grade.

Her goals for the JH years are to improve

academic scores to all A’s and to improve

the sports she is in. She will obtain these

goals by studying hard and practice when

she gets the chance. Cora’s wish for the

USA is to no longer have the homeless

problem. She believes that the world

needs to change. If Cora could change

one thing at Hagen it would be the build-

ing. Thank you, Cora.

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Word Puzzles 1. These words can all have a letter added and then be rearranged to make a new

5-letter word. The letters added spell a 9-letter word. What are the new words? HERB BANG KEEN SUIT QUAD WHEY CELL TOIL WILD

2. Each of the following sets of letters can be made into a real word by adding three

letters to the beginning, and the same three letters in the same order to the end. For example, ANGLEM can have ENT added at the start and the end to become ENT

+ ANGLEM + ENT = ENTANGLEMENT. ERTAINM ISCOVE ROW IOXID ROCOS

3. Using the letters AAEEIIMMPPTT complete this grid with valid words. The grid

reads the same across as down.

Puzzles taken from www.brainbashers.com.

Answers can be found on page 14.

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Social Medias Facebook. Twitter. MSN. Do these names sound familiar? As of 2012,

it was reported that 68% of all teenagers used social medias such as these.

Between the ages of 13-17, 90% of teens were reported to use social media

and 75% were reported to have a profile on a popular social media network.

Although these medias can be helpful, students are getting in trouble for us-

ing them in the wrong manner. Many students are posting inappropriate pic-

tures and messages, resulting in serious consequences. Students are even be-

ing turned down jobs because of social media networking. Many employers

are finding out about the students’ accounts.

Next time you’re going to post something on Facebook or Twitter, remem-

ber:

Always post appropriate material that your parents would be ok with see-

ing.

Don’t post any personal information that you wouldn’t want others seeing

Don’t use these medias for embarrassing others.

Don’t post inappropriate pictures that anyone can see.

Remember that once it’s on the web; it’s permanent. By Skylar Dockter

What is on the Hagen wish list?

One of the things that is on the Hagen’s wish list

would be to have a better weight room.

It would be nice to have a bigger gym so all the stu-

dents would have a place to sit in the bleachers and

not on the floor during assemblies.

Another wish is to have more electives.

More bathrooms with hot running water would be a

benefit.

Wouldn’t it be nice if every classroom had computers

for their whole class? Just think of the educational

opportunities we could envision!

What is on your wish list?

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Our assemblies

have been very

memorable, from

dance mobs to the

principle being

pied!! We would

like to thank every-

one who took the

time and effort to

make them great.

We appreciate it!

Sincerely,

Hagen Students

Remember the time when we sat

through our first assembly? It was a

bit intimidating, but we got used to

the closeness of it all. Do you re-

member the messages the speakers

wanted us to walk away with: know

who you are, empathy, encourage-

ment? Our skits, parades, ceremo-

nies, concerts, messages, & games

were all apart of becoming one.

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Would you want to

have a twin?

Yes No

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Hot Lunch or Salad Bar?

Hot Lunch Salad Bar

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Which of these is your favorite

superhero?

Spiderman Batman

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Other

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7th grade players Players: Derek Emter Nathan Personne Dawson Bechtold Micheal Moore Chaz Beyers Mason Wilkinson Tristen Brunk Issa Davis Hunter Erhart Dawson Dutchak Connor Hoenke Gabe Childs Braden Selinger Tanner Theuer Travis Kellen J Current Austin Renner Ethan Dietz Brady Steiner Devyn Vance Sheldon Meyer Jayden Ewoniuk Dalton Kitzan Ian George Jack Mortenson Managers: Alyssa Kessel Daisia Wallner Kayler Brady

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8th graders Chase Ballard Braden Current Cameron Jorda Eli Jung Jordan Meidinger Aanen Moody Tanner Ouellette Shawn Steffan Logan Aman Casey Binstock Isaac Egli Dane Haugen Mike Herauf Charlie Marrotek Hunter Schatz Braxton Selle Cory Zastoupil Parker Anderson Anthony Castillo Cole Fichter Jacobie Maas Estephan Nava Hunter Polk Bryce Smith Zach Stockert Managers Kaina Gartner Katherine Heidt Ashlyn Kessel Regan King Emma Whitworth

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1. Answer: BERTH, BEGAN, KNEEL, SUITE, SQUAD, CHEWY, CELLO, PI-LOT, WIELD. The added letters spell TELESCOPE. HERB + T becomes BERTH

BANG + E becomes BEGAN

KEEN + L becomes KNEEL

SUIT + E becomes SUITE

QUAD + S becomes SQUAD

WHEY + C becomes CHEWY

CELL + O becomes CELLO

TOIL + P becomes PILOT

WILD + E becomes WIELD

2. Answer: ENT + ERTAINM + ENT = ENTERTAINMENT

RED + ISCOVE + RED = REDISCOVERED

ING + ROW + ING = INGROWING

ANT + IOXID + ANT = ANTIOXIDANT

MIC + ROCOS + MIC = MICROCOSMIC

3. Answer: The words are limp, idea, meat, pate.

Our own Hagen Secret

Service.

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The staff of the Hagen Hi-Lites would like to thank all those who contributed

to the making of the student newspaper, especially Miss Fields and her photography

club for the many pictures we used. We would like to thank Dr. Lewton for allow-

ing us to publish our paper. We hoped you liked this year’s publications.

Thank you to Mrs. Friestad for her

dedication and service to the stu-

dents of Hagen JH. We are going to

miss her positive attitude and help-

fulness in the halls of Hagen JH.

Best wishes to you and your family

and congratulations on your new

baby.

Thank you, Katie, for your

many years of helping the

students at Hagen JH. Your

service to the students is

greatly appreciated. Good

luck on your new job adven-

tures.

Mrs. Thom– advisor

What is this? The Ninjas

came to Hagen?

From science guy to tech guy

Thumbs up for a

great year.

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Good-bye, eighth

graders, we hope

you have a great

HS experience.

Thumbs up for be-

ing an individual..

“A penny for your

thoughts”

One way traffic

“There’s no need to fear, un-

derdog is here.”

Is she really look-

ing at me?