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— Dr. Becky Kiebert, principal

SHS’s comprehensive program will still be here. The quality and breadth of programs at SHS will remain.“ “What’s inside?

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AmAndA HAyes And GeorGe Wood

Staff reporters

Because the party should go through the day

and night.

Top Ten

The Festival at Sandpoint announced its schedule this month. Students were asked who they would like to see at the FAS. Here are their answers:

bands you would like to see at the Festival at

Sandpoint

Kid Cudi

AC/DC

Taylor Swift

Beyonce

MC Hammer

John Mayer

Metallica

MGMT

Prom 2010A guide to last minute preparations

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Coming to a pharmacy near you?

For a select group of patients bed-ridden in Idaho hospi-tals, come 2011, doctors may be able to offer medical mari-juana as an alternative method of treatment.

A bill likely to be proposed by Rep. Tom Trail (R-Mos-cow), would legalize the distribution of medical marijuana to patients suffering from chronic illnesses as deemed appropriate by a physician. Despite past failed bills, Trail feels confident in resurfacing the matter, identifying medi-cal marijuana as “an alternative that can improve [patients’] quality of life.”

Trail has worked in conjunction with John Coulthard, the director of Idahoans for Medical Marijuana, to gain aware-ness and encourage support of the proposition.

“This bill is classed to be stricter than all of the other [ex-isting medical marijuana] laws,” said Coulthard, which he feels is pos-sible because it eliminates many of the loopholes that often spark controver-sies relating to use of the drug. Anxiety, for example, would not be an acceptable condition requiring the drug’s prescription, as it is in some other states, including Cali-fornia.

The bill proposes distribution of registra-tion cards, not unlike California’s or Washington’s Green Cards, that remain valid for a few years to patients deemed qualified by a physician. Satisfactory conditions would include cancer and effects of chemo-therapy, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, HIV/AIDS and Parkinson’s, among other chronic diseases. The card would allow the patient to be prescribed up to two ounces of medical marijuana per month to be distributed at

designated federal buildings around the state.The bill would be ratifiable so that it may include the cov-

erage of new illnesses should medical marijuana be proven beneficial in alternate circumstances.

Many Idahoans remain skeptical of the new bill’s potential for passing.

“I think [its passing] is not likely at all here in Idaho,” said Rep. John Rusche (D-ID 7th district), citing minimal proof of marijuana’s medical benefits in conjunction with the pos-

sibility of its diversion to drug abuse. He explained that current states allowing

its use have been burdened with a great deal of added law en-

forcement issues.Questions also arise over the ac-

tual benefits of the drug.

“Medical Marijuana is a preferable alterna-

tive to medications that [patients] are unfortu-

nately having to take,” said Coulthard.

Rusche disagrees.“I do not believe that it adds

significantly to the drug armamen-tarium of physicians,” Rusche said.

“It exposes doctors and pharmacists to legal risk for minimal benefit.”

Scott Dunn, a local doctor, said he would not feel comfortable prescribing

medical marijuana, even if adequate circum-stances arose.“Prescribers remain tightly watched by the

federal government and I don’t think it would be worth risking my license,” Dunn said.He also cautioned that side effects must be consid-

ered, including cardiovascular and psychogenic effects, as well as the long-term effects of smoke inhalation.

“The legislature is really not in a position to make a well informed decision about the relative medical merits of mari-juana or any other drug,” Dunn said. “There are many other concerns for our state that deserve their time.”

Medical marijuana

Basically Speaking

Should Idaho legalize marijuana for

medicinal purposes?

Rep. Tom Trail (R-Moscow)

Pot ShotsQuick facts about

medical marijuana

With a new dance policy set to make its debut at the spring dance, organizers and administrators saw an inter-esting reaction from the stu-dent body.

The dance, scheduled for April 24, was canceled as re-sult of slow ticket sales. The freshmen and sophomore classes organized the dance and were to split part of the

proceeds from the dance, which was expected to be be-tween $1,500 to $2,000.

The new policy bans danc-ing that simulates any sexual act, often referred to as “grind-ing.” Several chaperones and students complained about the dancing after the Winter Formal.

“I don’t want my name at-tached to such dances,” Stu-dent Council adviser Mike Martz said.

Student Council provided

students an opportunity to learn different types of danc-ing from dance teacher Cindy Smith last winter. But very few students attended and such events are not being planned for the future.

Martz said he believes most students did not try make a point by protesting the spring dance, but he simply feels they don’t know how else to dance.

The boycott, whether in-tentional or not, will not

change the new dance policy or the administrations deci-sion to enforce it.

if students continue not to attend dances, however, it will impact the ability for classes to hold events such as prom. Dances are the main fundrais-ers for classes with events such as Powderpuff and Ironman only raising small amounts of money.

In the last three years, Mar-tz said, each class had between $5,000 and $8,000 for prom.

If the freshman and sopho-more classes fail to raise this much money, they will need to think of other events for fund raising. Student Council has considered events such as frisbee and dodgeball tourna-ments or movie showings.

Martz believes after sum-mer vacation students will forget and continue to go to the dances. Therefore, he is not very concerned about the freshmen and sophomores’ class funds yet.

Dirty dancing: Baby put in the corner

Medical Marijuana has been shown to treat some chronic diseases

better and with less threatening side effects

than conventional methods

State laws function by removing the criminal penalties that federal

laws implement

Rep. Tom Trail (R-Moscow) will introduce

the bill to Idaho legislators in January

It can treat certain instances of glaucoma,

cancer, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, among other

chronic illnesses

“The challenge will require great efforts on our part, but we will be able to provide pa-tients with severe and chronic medical conditions an alterna-tive which can improve their quality of life.”

“Typically the people that are gonna be taking it aren’t contributing to so-ciety a whole lot anyway. I wouldn’t waste my time on it.”

Bill Wheeler M.D.

“Medical Marijuana is a preferable alterna-tive to medications that (patients) are unfortu-nately having to take.”

John Coulthard,Director

of Idahoans for Medi-cal Marijuana

Cancelled dance proceeds were to benefit freshmen, sophomoresJule PAul

Staff reporter

A past medical marijuana bill failed in

Idaho

“No. While 13 states currently allow some me-dicinal use of marijuana, the science concerning its benefits are thin and the results somewhat contro-versial.”

Scott Dunn M.D.

Who doesn’t want to see

them?

I heard she’s better live than on TV. I want to give her a

chance.

Lady GagaI want to stalk

her like paparazzi

Stop! Hammer time!

Arcade FireGood young people

music that still appeals to older

folks

She is one of the best artists in

history

A jerk but he has a gorgeous voice

I want to see what fellow Sandpointers

would go

We could use some management

Dramatic endingPage 5

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annual junior edition

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Garrett Dunn

News editor

Sunshine greets Sandpoint

Sophia MeulenberG

Staff reporter

School adjusts to less money, studentsCuts in funding by state, lower enrollment lead to changes for staff and some classes

Dates to remember

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL June 15

May has begun, AP tests are over, and the en-tirety of SHS shares a single idea: The hope of sum-mer.

Summer is definitely on its way, and the weather has been the first indicator of that. With a few 70 degree or warmer days in the past few months, Sandpoint is beginning to not only look like sum-mer, but also feel like summer.

“I am overjoyed to see the sunshine,” senior Kipling Pedersen said.

Seniors are especially excited because when summer gets here, many are moving on to college,

or pursuing other goals.Madelyne Gill is one of those seniors. She will

be attending North Idaho College next fall. “I’m excited for NIC because I love Coeur

d’Alene and I have spent a lot of time there,” Gill said. “It is a beautiful resort town that is away from home but not too far.”

As for the rest of the student body, they get to enjoy a few months off from school. It is a much needed break for many students that have had a year packed with hard classes, long work hours and multiple sports.

When asked about what he was looking forward to, freshmen Austin Keyes said, “Hanging out with friends, and not having to wake up at 5 or 6 to get

ready for school and caring about homework. And some teachers and their comments.”

But students aren’t the only people excited for summer. Teachers share the excitement for sum-mer with the students, and are ready for their break from work. Although they don’t get done quite as early as students because they have to finish grades at the end of the year, the promise of fun in the sun keeps many of them motivated in the last few months of the school year.

Math teacher Nachelle Search said that she “is excited for the sunshine and for playing tennis”

The countdown until the end has officially be-gun. Seniors have 18 until graduation, and the rest of the student body has 21 days.

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As this school year draws to a close, Sandpoint High School is facing many pos-sible changes.

According to the budget passed in March by the Idaho Legislature, public schools state-wide will receive a 7.5 percent cut in state and federal funding.

The budget cut for the 2010-11 school year “presents a difficult task for all of us. We value the programs we offer students and any reduc-tion is a challenge,” said Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Dick Cvitanich and Board of Trustees Chair Vickie Pfeifer in a joint statement published in the LPOSD quar-terly newsletter.

The cuts have many people wondering about the repercussions for the school. Prin-cipal Dr. Becky Kiebert wants to reassure stu-dents and their families.

“SHS’s comprehensive program will still be here,” she said. “The quality and breadth of programs at SHS will remain.”

Many changes, however, are in store for next school year.

Funding is based on student enrollment, and SHS has lost 200 students in the last four years. These losses can be attributed to the high costs of living in Sandpoint, the increasing prominence of online classes, and the opening of the Sandpoint Charter High School.

Because of the lower enrollment numbers, SHS will receive less money and must there-fore make some cutbacks. These cutbacks include the elimination of a certified librar-

ian and four Full-Time Equivalent positions. Teachers Mike McNulty and Esther Booth will be retiring at the end of this year, and their po-sitions will not be filled.

These cuts, though not finalized, will affect other positions as well.

One administrator position at the school is expected to be cut, and the status of some teachers on this year’s staff is still unknown. Some of those teachers will not be hired back, while others might see their position reduced to part time.

“The loss of anyone would be sad; we value all of our teachers,” said Kiebert.

In terms of classes, Residential Carpentry, Adult Living, Food Production and Manage-ment, and Nutrition and Foods will no longer be offered next year.

“However, we hope to have many of our PTE programs back the following year,” Kiebert said.

As for a possible increase in student fees for classes like Basic Art and Industrial Mechan-ics, Kiebert said, “That is up to the teacher.”

There will also be a base-line enrollment number for elective classes, most likely around 26 students. Exceptions will be made for cer-tain classes because of safety reasons and tech-nological limits, such as the number of com-puters in a Computer Business Applications class.

While these are the tentative changes for next year, Kiebert stresses the fact that they are not set in stone.

“Things may change,” she said. “We just want the best for the students.”

E-cigs illegal on campusThe Lake Pend Oreille School District board

of directors revised district policy this month to help combat the growing popularity by some students of using electronic cigarettes.

The revision expands the definition of “drug” in district policy to include products that con-tain nicotine. As a result, a student caught in possession of an electronic cigarette, which is also known as e-cigarette or personal vaporizer, on campus or at a school-sponsored event will suffer the same consequences as those found with cigarettes or chewing tobacco.

Dr. Becky Kiebert, principal and member of the “Safe and Drug Free Schools” group in Idaho, was quick to get the rule ratified with the school board after recent cases of students using e-cigarettes on campus.

“Nicotine is a strong drug, and it isn’t good for anybody to get addicted to it, especially at the young age of the students,” Kiebert said.

-George Wood, staff reporter

Briefly:News around SHS

NHS annual spring inductionThe National Honors Society hosted its an-

nual spring induction ceremony May 3 in the Commons.

The participating seniors were recognized, along with new members from the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes.

Junior Natalie Charbonneau, current NHS Secretary/Treasurer, began the event with a slide show on the activities that NHS partici-pates in. These events include Toys for Tots, The Festival at Sandpoint, Habitat for Human-ity, and other community affairs.

When asked to describe the ideal NHS mem-ber, Charbonneau said, “Anyone willing to vol-unteer. That is really what NHS is all about.”

Awards were also given to members. Ad-viser Wendy Auld recognized the 26 seniors, while Charbonneau was awarded with a $250 scholarship for volunteering 226 hours. Mikka Nostdahl was awarded with a $500 scholarship

“I hope that (the new members) get to expe-rience the positive effects of making an impact on the community around them,” said sopho-more Keeley Pearlstein, who will be the club’s vice president next year.

— Maria Guida, journalism contributor

Frisbee tournament June 2An ultimate frisbee tournament is tenta-

tively scheduled for Wednesday, June 2 at the school.

The tournament is open to all students in teams of five. It is co-ed, so teams can have any combination of boys and girls.

There will be significant cash prizes for the winning team.

Ultimate Frisbee National Player Associa-tion rules will be enforced, and cleats are ille-gal.

— Barry Wilson, staff reporter

Bulldog Branch re-opens Horizon Credit Union’s Bulldog Branch has

re-opened it’s doors to students. This “launch pad” for Horizon Credit Union

is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on “B” weeks.

The bank is student-run by four individuals. These students receive the same training as a bank teller would in an off-campus bank.

The bank is accessible to those students who have an existing Horizon Credit Union bank account. The intent of this branch is to encour-age students to start their own financial path.

“We have been promoting awareness within our community of the importance of managing money,” said Nicole Busch, who is one of the student interns.

— Molly Rickard, journalism contributor

When I am furious with someone, I talk to myself in the mirror.

There, I said it. It’s my own little claim to insanity.

And I’m not talking about polite, restrained conversation. I drag out my AP English vocabulary and proceed to verbally assault whomever it is that wronged me within an inch of their lives.

“Ignoramus,” “asinine” and “neanderthal” are some of the — shall I say — milder terms that enter the realm of my conversation.

Fortunately for me and whoever my imaginary victim is, this is all

within the confines of my upstairs bathroom. No one need know that Elaina Arriondo is pretending to vocally damage someone with only the washcloth and mascara for an audience.

Now, I know that sometimes we make each other a little crazy. However, this is no excuse to beat each other’s frontal lobes into even MORE of a pulp.

What on earth happened on Cinco de Mayo?

I could scarcely walk down the halls without encountering a mob of gawking adolescents craning their necks for a glimpse of the two

people rolling around on the floor trying to maim each other.

And no offense, guys, but … they were all guys.

I know your testosterone levels are broiling above maximum containment capacity, but I would really love to be able to go to class without fear of being shish-kabobbed on someone’s knuckles in flight.

It’s well known of me that people have to stuff cookies in my mouth to get me to shut up, and I tend to leave my word filter hanging up with my winter sweaters; I know what it’s like to feel a little out of

control sometimes. But hear me out. Summer is just around the

corner, and tempers are flaring up because of the tension caused by finals, AP tests and this crazy weather that keeps jerking away dreams of the beach. However, I PROMISE that as soon as school is out, you guys can semi-legally beat the crap out of each other as much as you want.

Until then, though, please contain yourselves and focus on finishing this year strong. We’re almost done.

So, cut the testosterone, because you’re scaring the short people.

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These are phrases Cedar Post staff members have heard from students of SHS. The views expressed in Word for

Word are not necessarily shared by the Cedar Post.

• His name is Senor Wag del Butt

• I’d make it bigger, but that might be awkward in Wal-MartWait, who looks like a green Muffn?

• — Ewww... you got cream every-where! — It’s custard actually

• — Why do you have 3 lips? — I don’t know....

• The beast in everyone is just wait-ing to come out!

• Woah! It’s a blueberry bagle and strawberry cream cheese! It’s like the Bloods and the Crips.... I’m so gang related.

• Wherever I live, it is known as the “Love Shack”

• At least you’d look like a sexy pil-grim

• I’m sure I voted for you for vale-dictorian

• If it was acceptable to be stupid, life would be good for me

• I like to think that rules are more like guidelines, not harsh rules that should be enforced

•Jesus, monkey feet! Quit jamming me

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Our View Student Council needs to step it up

Following the announcement in March that joy had been

prohibited from school dances, we all exclaimed indignantly that the school could no longer depend upon our attendance of such functions.

Across the bleachers there erupted an atmosphere of shock, disdain and confusion about the relevance of the bizarre dancing video, and on the part of the Student Council, perhaps a sense of defeat.

We all sensed that a decrease in attendance and enjoyment would be seen at the next dance, but the unwillingness of the Student Council to surmount the setback — resulting in no dance at all — came as a disheartening surprise this April.

The spring dance that was cancelled due to limited ticket sales (only 38 tickets were sold, of the necessary 100) is usually the main fundraiser for the sophomore and freshman classes, generating around $3,500 annually. Now, the underclassmen face a bit of a fiscal predicament, lacking the funds that would eventually have financed their proms.

Of course the new policy hurt ticket sales, school dances being significantly less appealing without

the promise of grinding. All the same, Student Council needs to have taken the initiative to make the evening a success despite the challenges; we voted for them so that they would encourage school spirit.

The announcement of the new policy should not have also served as a notification that our student body representatives would no longer try to create enthusiasm for school dances. It seemed on the final day of ticket sales that many students expressed confusion as to whether a dance really was even supposed to occur. Apparently a couple of posters are not enough.

The spring dance was not an isolated instance of idleness. The Student Council was not able to drum up the excitement for enough freshmen to create an Ironman team, and the five-or-so people who showed up to September’s tailgate party are the only ones who really know how much spirit that lacked.

We expect more from a Student Council that devotes an entire class period to leadership, instead of holding meetings after school as a club. The administration’s stubbornness can’t be an excuse for future instances of laziness by the representatives we voted for.

Really, girls, tank tops in January and leggings for pants?

Dress codes - Essential pieces of school legislation that students, girls, in particular,

need to follow all year round.

As many of you may have observed, we students seem to have an issue with dressing appropriately: ranging from excessive cleavage to “pants” that allow you to see everything. These are the dress code violations we see throughout the year.

September: Students seem to think that it is still summer during their first month back at school and I am so, so very sorry to say that it is not. and because it is no longer

summer, mini skirts that barely cover your butt should no longer be worn, nor should the tiny little tank tops.

This is school, and girls, whether you realize it or not, dressing in such ways can be a distraction to your male classmates.

October-March: I am going to group all these months together as they are too difficult to separate in my memories. Perhaps this is due to the blindness caused by seeing girls walk around in a shirt, a completely acceptable, normal shirt, and then the kicker, leggings.

Why anyone would want to have every inch below their hips exposed

during school is beyond me? Maybe it’s stylish, but I find it simply disturbing.

My next “favorite” fashion decision is the return of the tank top. Yes, in the winter.

But, do not be alarmed, it is completely acceptable because, “Hey, lets put a scarf over it!” I think you understand my point. Myself, I’d prefer to not get frostbite on my shoulders.

n April-June: Summer! Woo! ... Sorry, but its not. You are still in school, sitting in classrooms when you’d rather be at the beach.

And while I truly understand how painfully hot the classrooms

can get, I don’t see any sand, and water is suspiciously absent as well, therefore bathing suits of any kind are ridiculous. That goes for you too, boys.

So let’s make a change this year, let’s not dress in ways that are too “sexy” or casual for school. It’s almost over and it won’t kill any of us to wait to pull out the super short shorts.

I know some guys will be heartbroken, but maybe instead of staring down the closest girl’s shirt, they can focus on their studies. After all, we go to school to get an education, not prevent others from learning.

Yes, everybody is stressed, but please keep it out of the hallways

• To the Ironman boys for put-ting on a great show

• To Mrs. Miles. She is always in a good mood and smiling no matter what is going on

• To the little sanitizer dispens-ers in every room. Thanks for keeping us germ free

• To Student Council for spirit week! It’s a really fun week to show your creative and humer-ous side

• To the teachers who have had so many end of the year projects

• To the school building for keeping us safe from the ouside world

• To those of you who scratch up our basketball court and leave black marks all over

• To Safeway for not having frost-ed animal crackers in stock

•To students who cannot shut their mouths. Some of us are try-ing to learn

• To William Golding. I don’t care who is Lord of the Flies

• To the school for moving the predetermined date of our play performance

• To the school board for mak-ing the lunch ladies modify our school lunch to make it “healthy”

evan metz

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In the land of shows that have yet to see the glory of a second

season, it reigns king. Filled with crude humor, unsavory situations and Danny McBride in a man thong, “Eastbound and Down” renewed my faith in television comedy. Never has my Netflix subscription been so valuable.

The show follows the new life of Kenny Powers, played by Danny McBride, a once-famous professional baseball player who moves back to his home town in order to get back into the majors. Although his career has taken a hit, his ego has not. Kenny Powers often listens to a book on tape written and narrated by himself to remind him just how much better than everyone else he is.

Although the show is filled with many unfamiliar faces, both Darrell, from the Office, and Will Farrell make appearances.

The only real flaw in this masterful work of screen appears when Kenny relights an old high school

love interest. Although the awkward interactions between Kenny and April are often well written and funny, they eventually add an emotional element to the show, which made me forget the show was a comedy rather than a drama.

“Eastbound and Down” originally aired on Feb. 16, 2009 on HBO, but a release date for the second season has not been set. According to tv.com, the season two premiere has already aired; however, this information is unfortunately false. HBO has released a statement saying filming for the second season has already begun, but the actual episodes will debut sometime this year.

No other television show in my recollection has provided so many unforgettable quotes, characters and laughs as “Eastbound and Down”. It is worth the time of anyone looking for a new, funny series to get hooked on. As long as that person is not easily offended by crass jokes or explicit scenes.

March 18; 6:30 pm………………………………”Quad Shot of Laughter” March 19 & 20; 7:30 pm ………………….…….…. “The Lion in Winter” March 25 & 27; 7:30 pm……...……Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” March 26; 7:30 pm…………Mud Bay Jugglers with the Tune Stranglers April 1, 2 & 3; 7:30 pm……………..….........Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”April 8, 9 & 10; 7:30 pm………………….Clint Eastwood’s “Invic-tus”April 11; 7:00 pm…………………..…….Telluride Mountain Film Festival April 16; 7:30 pm………………….………Manding Jata presented by POAC April 17; 7:00 pm……..….CD Release Con-cert with Justin Lantrip, Josh Hedlund and Joel Smith April 22, 23 & 24; 7:30 pm……….. “The Last Station” with Helen Mirren April 27; 7:00 pm…………………………..……Jackie Greene in Concert April 29 & 30; 7:30 pm ……….……… “The White Ribbon,” Ger-man film

PANIDA CALENDAR OF EVENTS (2010)Phone: 208-255-7801 e-mail: [email protected]

‘Eastbound’ and excellent

The Sandpoint High School Drama Department is having a very busy spring as they finish up their third play, host the annual Film Festival, perform “Omelette: Chef of Denmark” and celebrate the end of the year with its version of an Oscars ceremony.

The number of activities is not unusual for the Department, though.

“It’s always busy,” Drama teacher Jeannie Hunter said. “We’ve done two plays since January.”

The Long Red Herring

“The Long Red Herring” — a “murder mystery with a twist” — was performed to good reviews on April 30, May 1, 7 and 8.

The play, set in present day

Maine, was a first for a number of students involved.

Junior Joe Duarte, who played Bojo Murchison — a key role — is one of those first timers.

“I thought it was an amazing play to be in,” Duarte said. “The experience was just wonderful.”

Another was Leah Heer, a sophomore who had only assisted in building sets and setting lights in Hunter’s Stagecraft class. Heer was lead makeup for “The Long Red Herring.”

“I really liked it because everyone gets along.” Heer said.

Film Festival

The Film Festival is a chance for students to show off their skills in directing, acting and anything else associated with filming.

Anyone can enter a short film

at a maximum of 20 minutes in length. All submissions must be turned into Jeannie Hunter as soon as possible.

The films will be shown in the auditorium on May 18.

“Omelette”

The Acting class is in the midst of preparing for the performance of their one act play: Omelette.

After announcing how she had sworn never to do a one act in her Acting class again, Hunter revealed to students she would be breaking her rule this year.

On May 24, 30 students will take the stage in a play that mocks Shakespeare, his wife, and a few of his plays.

The class is expected to find or provide their own costumes and props, allowing them to further experience the tech side of theater.

“It’s a comical dramatic

show full of great theater jokes and amazing actors,” junior Abbie Prummer said.

Oscars

Every year the Drama Department puts on its own version of an Oscars award ceremony. This year it is on May 28 in the auditorium.

Mime and Masque thespians vote before the celebration on awards such as best actor and actress, best original one act, best costumes and best hair.

During Oscars people give speeches, perform scenes, and even show videos of special moments that are memorable to their years in the department. During the ceremony, next years elected Mime and Masque officers will be announced.

“Oscars is pretty much our end of the year shebang,” Mime and Masque President Maggie Miller said.

A dramatic end of the yearThe drama department prepares for their final productionsSadie WilliamS

Journalism contributer

n appLicaTiOn in pRepaRaTiOn: Sophomore Leah Heer finishes Freshman Hunter Price’s makeup in preperation for “The Long Red Herring”. The Drama Department is completing another busy year with several activities.

Dylan Vogel

GreetingsFrom ...

OmahaWho: Academic Decathlon team

What: Academic Decathlon nationals

When: March 21

Where: Omaha, Nebraska

Who: Cedar Post and Monticola staffs

What: JEA 2010

When: April 15

Where: Portland, Oregon

Who: Performing Choir

What: Performed at Disney Land

When: April 1

Where: Anaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim

SHS students travel around the nation for various

events

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We have: k Corsages k Boutonnieres k Bundles k Hair pieces

Prom 2010

What many consider the most magical night of a high school student’s life will be here June 5.

Prom will take place at Dover Bay from 7:30 p.m. until midnight with boat access available. The theme of prom will be Black and White; however, students are advised not to dress the theme.

Before this exciting evening, a lot of planning and preparation needs to be done. Students can eas-ily forget the essentials, so here is a quick and easy guide to make sure prom will be a blast.

Ask a dateMake sure to find a date

to go to prom with you. For most people attending, prom will be the last chance

to enjoy high school danc-es, so why not ask that guy or girl you’ve been want-ing to ask for the past three years. Take a chance, and think of a creative way to ask your date.

Look your bestNow the fun really be-

gins for girls. Girls need to start working out, whiten-ing teeth - whatever you need to do to look your ab-solute best.

In the last few weeks be-fore prom, students must plan and prepare many things.

First of all, find some-thing nice to wear.

Girls have to go dress-shopping several weeks in advance, to make sure they can try on all those dresses and find the perfect one.

Guys, on the other hand, can probably get away with finding a tux within a short

amount of time. Thus, not much planning needs to go into the clothing decision of a guy.

Make reservationsIn addition to this, make

sure to set dinner reserva-tions in advance. Many stu-dents will want to go to the local favorites, so be sure to be the first to make your reservation and get to eat at your favorite restaurant.

The last week before prom is also vital. Students must rent a limo — or a boat in this case — to have a glamorous way of getting to prom, and truly making you feel like a celebrity.

The big dayThe big day is finally

here. Prom is only a few hours away, but still many preparations need to be made.

After getting up and

eating breakfast, relax! It’s Saturday – don’t stress out. Your day will be hectic enough later on.

The rest of the day should be dedicated to making yourself look ab-solutely impeccable. After spending hours making sure you look absolutely beautiful, your night can truly begin.

Go out to dinner, but don’t eat too much – you still want to be able to dance. After a delicious meal, get in your limo (or boat) and you are on your way to an amazing night.

Keep it clean Make sure to take lots of

pictures to be able to look back at this memorable night, and make sure to keep it appropriate. Prom isn’t fun when you get kicked out for “inappropri-ate dancing.”

Jule Paul

Staff reporter

Preparing for the big nightA few final pieces of advice before time runs out

Briefly:News around SHS

Successful singingThe Men’s, Performing, Mixed and

Concert Choirs all came back with successful performances at this month’s large group competition at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.

The different choirs worked hard on their performances before the competition and it paid off with Superior and Excellent ratings.

“We got a 1 from each judge, which equals superior,” said sophomore Osaze Ogbeide, who sings with the Performing Choir. “That’s the best we can get. I am much happier in this

choir and I had a lot of fun.”Choir teacher Jon Brownell was satisfied

with the results.“The Superior ratings were well earned,” he

said.Choir members also competed at the state

competition, with sophomore Sam Richardson placing third and junior Cameron Brownell 15th.

— Jimmy Matthews/journalism contributer

Seniors plan muralWith an undersea theme selected, work is

expected to begin soon on class of 2010’s senior mural.

The mural will be different than in years past because it will be painted on a moveable ten-by-ten sheet of compressed plywood The

mobility will allow the mural to be removed from its display in the senior hall and taken to a different hallway when the class of 2011 finishes their senior mural, which will be on display until the class of 2012 finishes theirs, and so on.

Seniors Meranda Carter and John Briggs designed the undersea themed painting, and Carter will begin painting in a couple of weeks.

“There’s not much participation right now, it’s been just me and a couple of others,” Carter said.

Any senior is welcome to help paint, and participation is highly encouraged. If anyone is interested in helping paint the mural, contact Carter.

The goal is to have the mural finished and on display before school ends in June.

The undersea theme includes a school of fish, with each senior in the school having their name on one of the fish. Bubbles will rise from the school of fish with memories of the class’ time here at the school.

— Molly Burgstahler/assistant copy editor

Dominican dinnerIn support of the Model United Nations class,

the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force will be preparing an ethnic dinner featuring food from the Dominican Republic.

The dinner will take place May 27 at Panhandle State Bank where students will be sharing their experience from the 2010 MUN conference in New York City. Tickets may be purchased for $15 from any MUN student.

—Amanda Hayes/staff reporter

n ProM 2009: Class of 2009 students pose before entering Sandpoint Events Center for prom. Attendees were thrilled with the outcome of last year’s event.

Jasper Gibson

Sandpoint SalonSpecial: Sunless Tanning h$25.00 One Week Unlimited

h$12.00

The One Stop Prom Shop

Your prom’s not going well if ...

it is 9 p.m. and your date still hasn’t picked you up.

it starts to rain on your way — while you are in your boat.

your date has to go to the hospital after you put on their corsage.

your dinner consists of value items from a fast food restaurant.

you have to call your parents from the Bonner County Jail.

Cedar Post

May 2010

Page 5

We have: k Corsages k Boutonnieres k Bundles k Hair pieces

Prom 2010

What many consider the most magical night of a high school student’s life will be here June 5.

Prom will take place at Dover Bay from 7:30 p.m. until midnight with boat access available. The theme of prom will be Black and White; however, students are advised not to dress the theme.

Before this exciting evening, a lot of planning and preparation needs to be done. Students can eas-ily forget the essentials, so here is a quick and easy guide to make sure prom will be a blast.

Ask a dateMake sure to find a date

to go to prom with you. For most people attending, prom will be the last chance

to enjoy high school danc-es, so why not ask that guy or girl you’ve been want-ing to ask for the past three years. Take a chance, and think of a creative way to ask your date.

Look your bestNow the fun really be-

gins for girls. Girls need to start working out, whiten-ing teeth - whatever you need to do to look your ab-solute best.

In the last few weeks be-fore prom, students must plan and prepare many things.

First of all, find some-thing nice to wear.

Girls have to go dress-shopping several weeks in advance, to make sure they can try on all those dresses and find the perfect one.

Guys, on the other hand, can probably get away with finding a tux within a short

amount of time. Thus, not much planning needs to go into the clothing decision of a guy.

Make reservationsIn addition to this, make

sure to set dinner reserva-tions in advance. Many stu-dents will want to go to the local favorites, so be sure to be the first to make your reservation and get to eat at your favorite restaurant.

The last week before prom is also vital. Students must rent a limo — or a boat in this case — to have a glamorous way of getting to prom, and truly making you feel like a celebrity.

The big dayThe big day is finally

here. Prom is only a few hours away, but still many preparations need to be made.

After getting up and

eating breakfast, relax! It’s Saturday – don’t stress out. Your day will be hectic enough later on.

The rest of the day should be dedicated to making yourself look ab-solutely impeccable. After spending hours making sure you look absolutely beautiful, your night can truly begin.

Go out to dinner, but don’t eat too much – you still want to be able to dance. After a delicious meal, get in your limo (or boat) and you are on your way to an amazing night.

Keep it clean Make sure to take lots of

pictures to be able to look back at this memorable night, and make sure to keep it appropriate. Prom isn’t fun when you get kicked out for “inappropri-ate dancing.”

Jule Paul

Staff reporter

Preparing for the big nightA few final pieces of advice before time runs out

Briefly:News around SHS

Successful singingThe Men’s, Performing, Mixed and

Concert Choirs all came back with successful performances at this month’s large group competition at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.

The different choirs worked hard on their performances before the competition and it paid off with Superior and Excellent ratings.

“We got a 1 from each judge, which equals superior,” said sophomore Osaze Ogbeide, who sings with the Performing Choir. “That’s the best we can get. I am much happier in this

choir and I had a lot of fun.”Choir teacher Jon Brownell was satisfied

with the results.“The Superior ratings were well earned,” he

said.Choir members also competed at the state

competition, with sophomore Sam Richardson placing third and junior Cameron Brownell 15th.

— Jimmy Matthews/journalism contributer

Seniors plan muralWith an undersea theme selected, work is

expected to begin soon on class of 2010’s senior mural.

The mural will be different than in years past because it will be painted on a moveable ten-by-ten sheet of compressed plywood The

mobility will allow the mural to be removed from its display in the senior hall and taken to a different hallway when the class of 2011 finishes their senior mural, which will be on display until the class of 2012 finishes theirs, and so on.

Seniors Meranda Carter and John Briggs designed the undersea themed painting, and Carter will begin painting in a couple of weeks.

“There’s not much participation right now, it’s been just me and a couple of others,” Carter said.

Any senior is welcome to help paint, and participation is highly encouraged. If anyone is interested in helping paint the mural, contact Carter.

The goal is to have the mural finished and on display before school ends in June.

The undersea theme includes a school of fish, with each senior in the school having their name on one of the fish. Bubbles will rise from the school of fish with memories of the class’ time here at the school.

— Molly Burgstahler/assistant copy editor

Dominican dinnerIn support of the Model United Nations class,

the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force will be preparing an ethnic dinner featuring food from the Dominican Republic.

The dinner will take place May 27 at Panhandle State Bank where students will be sharing their experience from the 2010 MUN conference in New York City. Tickets may be purchased for $15 from any MUN student.

—Amanda Hayes/staff reporter

n ProM 2009: Class of 2009 students pose before entering Sandpoint Events Center for prom. Attendees were thrilled with the outcome of last year’s event.

Jasper Gibson

Sandpoint SalonSpecial: Sunless Tanning h$25.00 One Week Unlimited

h$12.00

The One Stop Prom Shop

Your prom’s not going well if ...

it is 9 p.m. and your date still hasn’t picked you up.

it starts to rain on your way — while you are in your boat.

your date has to go to the hospital after you put on their corsage.

your dinner consists of value items from a fast food restaurant.

you have to call your parents from the Bonner County Jail.

May 2010Cedar PostPage 7

Ewing bowls over competitionJunior hopes to take talent on lanes to college level

Accomplished coach retiresAfter leading boys’ soccer team to 7 state titles, Thoreson calls it a career

Superman’s Blogging

Sydney MorriS

When junior Sherman Ewing placed first in the 2010 Pepsi Idaho State USBC Youth Championship Tournament in April, most students were unaware of this accomplishment.

But when the 17 year old turned his bowling hobby into a competitive interest, success came along quickly. And now Ewing is making a name for himself.

“I do it because it’s a lot of fun, and I

want to go to college for it,” he said.Like a lot of high school students,

Ewing bowled with family and friends when he was younger because it was a fun and entertaining hobby. Since then, he started to raise his competitive level by joining local bowling leagues and entering small tournaments.

After gaining confidence and gathering top finishes, Ewing decided to pursue bowling at an even higher level. He now travels around the country to compete against other aspiring athletes.

“This year I’ve gone down to Boise, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and

California,” Ewing said.Because of the excellence he brings

to every tournament, Ewing is now competing on a national level.

“I’m going to Indianapolis for the national tournament in July,” Ewing said.

After completing high school in 2011, he plans to attend college on an athletic scholarship for bowling. Ewing hopes college level bowling won’t be the maximum level he reaches.

“I’d like to bowl at Fresno State College, and then hopefully go pro afterwords,” he said.

Breakout from IUPUI

Coach Cal’s Reform

In a time where the NBA is cracking down on hard fouls with an immediate technical, the fining for criticizing comments off of the court continues.

It didn’t get much publicity in November, but during the long stretch of the NBA season, Dwight Howard was fined $15,000 for criticizing officials on his blog. He’s repeated this going into the second round of the playoffs after sweeping the Charlotte Bobcats series 4-0.

“I mean, it was almost comical at times how I was getting fouls called on me,” he wrote. “There was nothing I could do out there and I felt like I couldn’t move without getting that whistle blown on me ... I just don’t see other star players getting called for fouls the way I get them. No star player in the league is outta games the way I am.”

These comments have put Howard down another $35,000.

As the NBA Playoffs continue, players are exceeding regular season expectations and bringing endless talent to the court.

Although George Hill wasn’t expected to be star material, coming out of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), the second year San Antonio Spur guard has produced on the offensive and

defensive end.With Tim Duncan being effective in the regular season, Los Spurs were

successful. With defenses focusing on Duncan during the postseason, however, Hill has made a heavy contribution to the Spurs offense, delivering five three-pointers in game 4 of the opening round series with the Dallas Mavericks alone.

University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has silenced the critics. With the loss of last season’s starting lineup to the NBA draft, many questioned his program’s future.

On the same day, Kentucky signed No. 1 recruits Brandon Knight from the class of 2010, the Wildcats also received a commitment from Michael Gilchrist as part of 2011 class of 2011.

Knight, a combo guard out of Florida, is expected to lead the Wildcats to another successful season and head to the NBA like John Wall and Demarcus Cousins did this year.

Gilchrist is a skinny 6-foot-7 forward, with a body type like Kevin Durant, who will look to score in bunches for Calipari following his senior year of high school.

FREE 22 oz. Pepsi Product with

any purchase Must bring School Identification

n DecaDe of Dominance: Randy Thoreson is one of the most decorated coaches in school history. He won seven state championships at SHS.

Boys state titles: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009

EddiE OglE

Sports editor

After 12 successful years as the boys head soccer coach, Randy Thoreson has decided to step down from his position.

Thoreson left a legacy by winning seven state championships and having a strong impact on many students’ lives. Because of this, he is considered one of the greatest coaches in SHS history.

“I was blessed with outstanding athletes throughout my career,” Thoreson said. “I also had an excellent coaching staff and total support from the school administration and community.”

He has been known for motivating his players along their road to excellence. Thoreson helped them develop talent, as well as teamwork.

“He is the best coach I’ve ever had,” junior Jansen Rinck said. “He’s just really dedicated and always made the team feel like a family. He was an emotional coach who obviously just loves the game.”

Rinck has played on Thoreson’s varsity team for all three years of his high school career. Rinck, along with others from Thoreson’s program, believe their coach helped them by demanding commitment from the team.

Respect was always a key trait between Thoreson and his players. Without it, Thoreson said the team wouldn’t be able to form together.

“A mutual respect level between the athletes and the coach must be established before any teaching and learning can take place,” he said. “The next step is setting goals and demanding a commitment level from everyone to meet those goals.”

Thoreson believes his consistent success was due to finding what personally motivated his players on the field. By doing this, along with putting in countless hours towards his work with players, he always had strong connections with his team.

“Every athlete has a personal button that needs to be identified to motivate and accelerate their development,” Thoreson said. “This is critical to get athletes to believe in

themselves and overachieve.”Not only was it those directly involved

with Thoreson’s work who appreciated it, but Sandpoint’s athletic community observed what he could do with a group of high school athletes.

“Randy Thoreson is a coach who has the ability to motivate athletes to achieve great things not only as an individual but also collectively as a team,” athletic director Tom Albertson said.

With so many accomplishments throughout his career, Thoreson has many memorable coaching experiences. From a man who truly loves the game, he couldn’t begin narrowing down his favorite memories of coaching.

Although he has heard the sound many times, Thoreson said, “That final whistle in a state final when your team is on top is a feeling that’s impossible to put into words.”

Thoreson’s replacement is no stranger to Sandpoint soccer. Adam Tajan, who guided the girls team to four state titles over the last eight years, was named the boys coach earlier this month.

n eyes on the prize: Sherman Ewing is focusing on his bowling to take the sport to the next level. He bowls as much as possible, traveling around the country for tournaments to compete against other teens.

JaSper GibSon

EddiE OglE

Sports editor

May 2010 Cedar PostPage 10

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2010-11 Student Council

Barry WilsonVice President

Keeley PearlsteinSec./Treasurer

Dakota BlaeseRepresenative

Courtney WindjuPresident

Riley HadeenVice President

Emily Briggs Sec./Treasurer

Ellie EngleRepresenative

Melinda VanDykPresident

Erica McKayVice President

Markie FrankSec./Treasurer

Katie CaldwellRepresenative

Anna AndruzakPresident

Sierra KimballVice President

Brooke ObaitekSec/Treasurer

Brian MillarRepresenative

Tyson BirdPresident

Jahna BriggsVice President

Colin JurenkaSec./Treasurer

Kennedy SearchRepresenative

Around the school I have heard a lot of dissent in the

hall towards many school policies. If you have some issue with any policy or you just have an idea you would like to see happen, come talk to me. Every 3B class period I am in Mr. Martz’s classroom. Make peace not hate towards school policy.

— Your King, Graham Cole