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Brena Johansen’s Rant: I always think of good pranks AFTER April Fool’s Day, so it defeats the purpose.

April Fools Rants and Raves from the staff

Shelby Schield’s Rave:I love hearing creative pranks that other people pull on each other.

Josey Erickson Rant: The day before April 1 I usually think of awesome pranks,then I don’t write them down, and forget them on my sleep.

Logan Dschaak’s Rave:Its an awsome day.Who doesn’t like jokes?

Jordon Mann Rant: None of the good pranks as a senior class,ever come through.

Jayme Lorenz Rave:I like it becouse I always play a joke on my grandpa.

Tyler Freuer’s Rant: I don’t like that most of my pranks don’t work.

Keanon Serna’s Rave: I love pulling pranks and making my mon cry it’s hilarious!

Jayden Mann Rant: I am absolutely terrible at pulling pranks on anyone. I’m not especially creative in the prankster aspect.

Ruby Aipperspach Rave: I love fooling my sisters. They are so gullible and always go for whatever i say.

Brandon Renner Rant: I dislike April Fools Day necouse I am always scared the whole day long that somebody is going to pull a prank on me and I can’t trust what anybody says all day.

Samantha Johnson’sRant : I hate how we have school on Apirl Fool’s Day.

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Issue 5 Volume 58 April 2, 2010

Inside The Miner Incidents:News................1 Editorials..........2Opinions...........3 News................4Features...........5 Clubs................6People..............7 Features...........8Features...........9 Outdoors.........10People.............11 Entertainment.12Features.........13 Sports.............14Sports.............15 Features.........16

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Sports....15: Baseball: Bret Cook and Coltyn Anderson workout for the upcoming baseball season.

Features....13: Retro Prom: How has prom changed? Picture from prom of 1998.

Sports....10-11: Senior Questions: A young Caitlyn Fritz puts a puzzle together

Boys ride to state as District 7 ChampsPeople....7: New Staff: Rachel Dwyer talkes with her Speech members at a meeting.

Inside:

Little Soldier learns of big history

By: Samantha Johnson

Family lineage is important for many; this is refl ected in the hundreds of family history search sites. Karsen Little Soldier, 2009 Beulah High School graduate, used search sites for an assignment for her Western Civilization II class at Bismarck State College. Little Soldier’s assignment was to look up the origins of her last name Little Soldier. “I googled my last name because I already knew that my great-great grandfather had been in the Battle of Little Bighorn and is credited on a plaque at

Mount Rushmore in South Dakota,” Karsen said. Karsen Google results included the Klaudt family history Web site. This is because Little Soldiers grandfather, Nathan Little Soldier’s sister Lillian Little Soldier married Reinhold Klaudt on Sep. 13, 1929 according to www.klaudtmemorial.com. Karsen learned the name Little Soldier comes from an Arikara Indian scout. He was given his name because of his small stature and fondness for wearing United States Military attire. Little Soldier survived the Battle of The Little Big Horn on June 25 and 26, 1876, fi ghting with Chief Sitting Bull. Chief Sitting Bull was born around 1837.

Traditional Lakota fashion, says to give the son one of his father’s names, he was given the name “Tatanka Iyotaka;” this is the man known today as Sitting Bull. He was a Lakota Medicine man, and the principal Chief of the Dakota Sioux in the Black Hills of South Dakota (Sittingbull.org, 03/16/10). Miners pushed his people off of their land in 1876. The Sioux armed themselves and refused to be transported to the Indian Territory. Sitting Bull with the followers he had left, escaped into Canada away from General Terry (Sittingbull.org, 03/16/10). According to www.pbs.org Sitting Bull traveled south to surrender on July 19, 1881, he had his young son hand his rifl e

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State continues on page 15

Miner fans show their pride and cheer on the boys basketball team in the Region 7 championship against Dickinson Trinity. Photo by: Ruby Aipperspach

Miners beat Dickinson Trinity for fi rst time in 14 years

By: Tyler Freuer

In the fi nal game of the Class B state tournament, the Miners beat Shiloh Christian 78-64 to win seventh place. The Miners came out at the beginning of the game fi red up and ready to play. They mounted a little lead but Shiloh Christian came back with a vengeance. The Skyhawks had a 9-point lead going into halftime. This fueled the Miners to come out strong and get a win. Logan Kessler, Kasey Schmidt, and Casey Duppong carried the team through the

second half putting up 28, 19, and 17 points respectively. “It was a great experience going to state my senior year, it’s something you dream of as a little kid and not many get to experience it. In the last game against Shiloh, my teammates kept driving to the basket and kicking the ball out to me which helped us win the game,” senior Logan Kessler said. Before Shiloh Christian, the Miners played Cavalier and Mandaree. The Miners fi rst game of the North Dakota Class B boys fi nals did not go as well as they had hoped. Beulah came out against Cavalier

slow and scared. Cavalier racked up a 75-56 win over the Miners. This loss put the Miners in the consolation bracket. The second game for the Miners was against Mandaree who lost their fi rst round game to Carrington. The Miners came out better prepared their second round game than they did against Cavalier. The Miners stayed around for most of the game, but Mandaree pulled away at the end to beat the Miners 71-60. Before the state tournament, Beulah upset the No. 8 ranked Minot Ryan Lions by a solid fi fteen points on Feb. 20. After that upset, they went on to beat the

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April 2, 2010

Letters to Editor

Editorial Cartoon by: Logan Dschaak

Brandon Renner-Features Editor

Jayme Lorenz-Clubs Reporter

Jaydin Mann -WED Design Editor Pages 8-16

Jordon Mann-Sports Editor

Keanon Serna-Outdoors Editor

Tyler Freuer-News Editor

Sam Johnson- WED Design Editor Pages 1-7

Brenna Johansen-Clubs Editor

Josey Erickson- Reporter

Ruby Aipperspach- Reporter

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The Miner Incidents is published six times a year by the Journalism Department. It is published by and for the students of Beulah High School amd does not necessarily represent the views of the administration. The Miner Incidents accepts signed letters to the editor, reserving the right to edit them for grammar and profanity. The Miner Incidents also accepts student work (writing and artwork) for publication. Students need not be on the staff of the newspaper to submit their work. Submissions may be given to Mrs. Heller.

The gym is where various groups hold pep rallies to boost school spirit and student involvement. During these activities, a fair amount of the student body sits on the bleachers, lifeless, wishing they were someplace else. Recently, The Miner Incidents received an unsigned letter to the editor. This individual was complaining how the same people are always involved in pep rallies. Our policy is not to print anonymous submissions, but the topic of this harsh letter needs addressing. Any group of students leading the rally will naturally lean toward choosing the students they knew will participate. These kids have volunteered themselves in the past. Some refer to these as the “popular” kids. But think, “popular” kids are considered “popular” because they have chosen to get

themselves involved with school activities in the past, present, and probably the future. This get-involved attitude will carry over into their lives when they leave high school. These will be the volunteer fi remen in the community, the sandbaggers, and so many other areas where people willingly help. When the day comes to get jobs, bosses are not going to hire people who sit motionless during the interview. Employers will be looking for those who offer conversation and have involved themselves with activities in their youth. Will the interviewees blame their school peers when they have nothing to write on their resume’ for student activities? It is not the student body’s fault when individuals un-involve themselves during high school years. Employers will defi nitely not hand out raises to uninvolved and inactive workers.

They are going to give the raise to the people who deserve it. These will be the people who take on more responsibility around the offi ce, show their capability and willingness to work, and initiative in the daily tasks they are given. The chosen students have probably chosen to be people- friendly and active in their school, starting with a club, organization, or sport. Individuals must take the incentive to be involved; they cannot expect to be begged for participation. Sports are a great way to stay in shape, travel and make friends; but if sports are not for everybody. There are so many more great opportunities like the FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, close-up, peer youth, drama, speech, student council, ext. Give the tush a push and get involved!

Written my Josey Erickson on behalf of the Miner Incidents

Dear Editor I am Trey Horning, a freshman in this amazing high school. I have had a great school year so far. I enjoy the food here very much. It is delicious! The breakfast gives you a good choice of what to eat early in the morning so if I end up coming sooner than I wanted, I can at least enjoy a good breakfast before I start my long day. The other students here are amazing cool and hip. I would say I am friends with about all of them. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores are all great. The classes I am taking this year have taught me a lot such as art, physical science, ag/tech, algebra, English, and history. All the teachers are great at answering quetsions I might have, even if they’re not pertaining to that class or any class at all. The athletics here are great (football and wrestling I prefer) and the clubs too. There isn’t a sport or a club you would join and not like. The coaches are tough yet fun. Only thing that stinks is that the lockers rooms actually get stinky. The pep rallies are one of the things I look forward to when I hear about them. Also winter games that the school participated in were amazingly fun even though the freshmen got our butts kicked in about every competition. This is probably one of the best years I will have in this school.Yours truly, Trey Horning

Involvement requires initiative

Nikkita Starr- Reporter

Logan Dschaak-Features Editor

Shelby Schields-Opinion Editor

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Golf gets into full-swingBy: Jordon Mann

The Miners girls golf team travels to Hazen on April 13. If weather permits, this will be the date of the fi rst meet. “It’s always fun to go to Hazen and golf. I like their course, and it isn’t too long of a bus ride,” junior Rebecca Alt said. Mickal Sayler scored a 105 over 18 holes, while Alt scored a 97 as her best score in Hazen. “It seems like I always golf better at Hazen and Beulah. I know the courses better, and am able to perform well,” senior Mickal Sayler said. The Miners return fi ve varsity golfers: Rebecca Alt, Shelby Lunde, Jodi Boe, Alyssa Bauer, and Mickal Sayler. This year’s only returning senior, Mickal Sayler has been in golf since her freshman year. She knows what it takes to succeed. “Mickal is a great team leader. She is a mentor that the younger girls can look up to,” coach Craig Becker said. The Miner girls golf team placed second last year at the regional tournament. They

fell only a few strokes short of beating the rival Hazen Bison. “We hope to beat Hazen this year. They are our toughest competition that we face. We have the core of experienced golfers to do it,” Becker said. After fi nishing top three in the region, the Miners were off to state. Becca Alt was the team’s outstanding golfer at the state tournament. She fi nished the fi rst day with

only 90 strokes over eighteen holes, with a hole in one included. “Placing 22nd at state was a great experience, and I hope to do better this year and fi nish in the top ten,” Becca Alt said. The Miners are a relatively young team with a substantial amount of talent. If everyone keeps working as hard as they have in the past, the team will be good for many years to come. “I am very pleased with the group of girls that I get to work with. They try hard every day, and do their best. I hope for another exciting year this year and for the next few years with these girls,” Becker said.

“We hope to beat Hazen this year. They are our toughest competition that we face. We have the core of experienced golfers to do it,” ~ Coach Becker

Miner track team starts season strong at Mary By: Brandon Renner The Beulah Miners track team will compete in their fi rst outdoor meet on April 6 in Minot. Both Denver Unruh and Clinton Senn agree that the boys team is fi lled with quality athletes but is few in numbers. “A top goal [for the team] is to come out on top in the team scores and beat Trinity,” said senior long distance runner Clinton Senn. The girl’s team has the exact opposite problem. “We have the strength of having high numbers although our weakness is that

we’re young,” said junior thrower Taryn Zacher. They have been practicing hard since March 2 and have competed at several indoor meets in hope of gaining the much needed experience needed to do well at the end of the season. Their fi rst indoor meet took place at the University of Mary on March 22. “The meet was a success for the team overall. The girls team looks pretty strong,” said junior Brooke Renner. The success of the team was due to the success of several individual athletes who brought home fi rst place fi nishes. Brooke Renner took fi rst place in shot put with a

No. 3 ranked Dickinson Trinity Titans on a last second buzzer beater shot by Denver Unruh for a 66-64 victory. This win was a tremendous confi dence boost and led to Beulah becoming the District 14 champions. The Beulah Miners had not beaten the Dickinson Trinity Titans in boys basketball since 1996, when they won by a whopping 53 points. The following year, Beulah lost to Trinity on its state tournament run. That loss was one of the two losses that the 1997 team had all year. The fi rst game of the Region 7 tournament for the Beulah Miners was against the Mott-Regent Wildfi re. This nail-biter was won by clutch free throws at the end. The Miners beat the Wildfi re 56-54. In the second game of regionals, the Miners played the Beach Buccaneers. The Miners kept their momentum from the night before for a clutch 73-62 victory and a spot in the championship. The fi nal game of the tournament was against the Dickinson Trinity Titans. The fl oor shook as the Miners stepped on the

court. They came out ready but slowed as the halftime approached trailing 19-32. After halftime, the Miners emerged to bring the Titans lead down to 2 coming into the fourth quarter. Finally with 5:35 left in the game, the Miners stole the lead to put themselves up 41-40. As the fi nal minutes fi nished up the Miners found themselves down 51-50 with 11 seconds left. Then after a strategized timeout, Casey Duppong made the game winning jump shot to send the Miners into 2010 North Dakota Class B Basketball Tournament. “During both games I just kept calm, for some reason I knew we were going to win both games against Trinity, “senior Kasey Schmidt said. The Miners came out of the season with many awards including District 14 Coach of the Year Jeremy Brandt and All-State Tournament and All-District player Kasey Schmidt. Denver Unruh and Casey Duppong also received All-Region and All-District honors. Dustin Rueb also received All-District honors. The Miners wrapped a phenomenal season with their state tournament appearance after getting a new coach just one year ago.

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throw of 31 feet 8 inches. Clinton Senn took home the win in the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:11.87. Kelsey Kraft won several events. She fi nished number one in high jump with a jump of 5 feet, 3 inches, the 400 meter dash with a time of 64.8, and was a member of the 1600 meter relay team that won with a time of 4:40.25. Other members of the relay team included Brenna Johansen, Kylie Flemmer, and Kaitlyn Grad. Head coach Todd Kaylor has high expectations for this year’s team. “I am very proud of our kids [after competing in their fi rst meet], they competed really hard,” said Kaylor. “[The

team] is pretty young but if they all work hard and stay focused they all will get better.” Many athletes have their hopes set high for this season. Zacher has the goal to improve upon her distances from last season. Unruh hopes to qualify for state again but this time he hopes to place in the top eight. Previously, Unruh qualifi ed for state in the 800m run. While many athletes are in track in order to compete, some have other reasons for joining. “I fi gured it was my last year (to join track) and I hope to have fun this year,” senior Jamie Schaeffer said.

Senior guard Denver Unruh takes it to the hoop for another Miner victory. Photo by Nikkita Starr

Coach Craig Becker examines a player’s club at the preseason meeting for girls golf. Photo by Tyler Freuer.

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Meet a Mighty Miner

Seniors’ bittersweet farewell to sports

By: Brenna Johansen

The feeling never quite sinks in. It hovers around as a silent reminder of what was and what could’ve been. Unannounced and uninvited, the “what ifs” creep in. For senior athletes, the end of a season can bring one of two things. The fi rst is a feeling of relief that all the stress and work is over. An “it was fun while it lasted” kind of feeling. The second is a more somber emotion that appears as a “post-season depression.” For me, I feel a little bit of both. When volleyball ended, I told myself I wouldn’t cry because crying is for wimps. However much to my surprise, I couldn’t fi ght back the tears as I thanked my team for a great season. I know, who cries after a game right? I said I wouldn’t cry in basketball either, but guess what? I did. I’ve heard people say “you’ve don’t know what you got until it’s gone,” and they are right. During the season, my teammates become somewhat of a family to me

because we spend hours upon hours every week together. When it ends and a new sport season begins, I fi nd it sad that I am not able to see all my teammates everyday as some don’t play the next sport I do. Being a senior, my year has been full of “lasts.” My last fi rst day of school, last homecoming and snowball, even my last Student Council convention. Some of the saddest for me however have been my last home game for volleyball and basketball, the last time wearing my jerseys, and the last time with my team. Sports have been a huge part of my high school years. I remember being a little freshman thinking how I couldn’t wait to be a senior. Now I wish it hadn’t happened so fast. Lucky for me, I have been fortunate enough to get the opportunity to play college volleyball. I’m glad I have the chance to keep playing. Even though I still have track this spring, I can’t help but be sad when reminded of the sports seasons I’ve been a part of. I have enjoyed playing each one and I will miss everyone and everything associated with them.

By: Jordon MannTrack After returning to track after missing last year, Denver Unruh will once again compete in the 800m and 1600m runs, along with the 1600m and 3200m relays. “It’s always nice when a returning state qualifi er comes out for the team, and Denver is a great athlete,” Todd Kaylor said.

Miner Incidents: Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack?Denver Unruh: Because it is not working properly.

MI: Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?DU: Because they can’t resist to actually see for themselves.

MI: Why are people so scared of mice, which are much smaller than us, but no one seems to be scared of Mickey Mouse, who is bigger than us?DU: Well I’m scared of Mickey Mouse.

Baseball Three years of varsity experience have helped senior Lucas Senske become the high caliber baseball player he is today. Lucas plays in the infi eld and pitches for the Miners. “No matter what happens, we always fi nd a way to make baseball fun,” Senske said.

MI: Why is it that when you blow in a dog’s face, he gets mad at you; but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?LS: My dogs love when I blow on their faces because my breath smells like food.

MI: Why does the Easter bunny carry eggs? Rabbits don’t lay eggs.LS: Because rabbits are fi lthy thieves.

MI: Why do banks charge a non-suffi cient funds fee when they already know there’s not enough money in your account?LS: To try to take even more money than you have. Banks love to make you have even less money.

Girls Golf

Sophomore Shelby Lunde hopes for another successful year of golf. Last year Shelby was only a few strokes from qualifying for state. “Shelby is a smart golfer. She knows where she wants to be,” coach Craig Becker said.

MI: Why is “phonics” not spelled the way it sounds?SL: Because the English language loves to make everything complicated.

MI: Why is Charlie short for Charles if they are both the same number of letters?SL: It’s easier to say, and is not as formal as Charles.

MI: Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?SL: I don’t know but I do that all the time.

BHS boys golf to tee off By: Shelby Schields The Beulah Miners began golf practice March 29 at the Black Sands Golf Course. They start competition on April 15 at the Heart River Golf Course. “Heart River is very open and straight. I hope to golf in the 80s and place in the top ten,” third year varsity golfer Frank Smith said. Smith golfed an 83 at Heart River last year which was also their fi rst meet of the year. The team fi nished 5th of 14 teams last year. In the past couple of years, the spring weather hasn’t been cooperative. Snow, wind, and rain have been major issues. “It was so cold last year, we needed hats and mittens to fi nish the [Heart River] course,” second year varsity golfer Lucas Schnaidt said. Schnaidt shot a 92 last year at Heart River. He’s a unique golfer because he uses women’s clubs because they’re lighter.

One of the most diffi cult courses the Miners have to face is Bully Pulpit in Medora. “My favorite course is Bully Pulpit. The scenery is beautiful and the wildlife is exceptionally captivating. This is also the hardest course we play on because the greens are elevated and you need to hit the fairway,” Smith said. The Beulah Miners seem optimistic about the upcoming season. “Although we lost Josh Schank and Jared Seibel, our one and two golfers from last year, I think if we work hard and stay focused, we’ll have a good shot of making it to state,” Zach Morris said. Morris shot an 84 in Medora his freshman year which was his personal best. BHS has some new and upcoming talent including Noah Iverson who shot a 79 on Dickinson’s 18 hole course. “We’ve got six solid freshman golfers and I think we’re going to do very well this season,” second year varsity golfer Noah Iverson said.

Baseball team hits indoors

By: Jaydin Mann

All the snowfall has forced the baseball team to practice indoors for the second straight year. If weather permits, the Miners fi rst game will be in Dickinson against the Midgets on Tuesday, April 6. “[The weather] is going to push our season back. A bunch of games will be rescheduled, so later in the year we will have a lot of games back-to-back,” catcher/fi rst baseman Keanon Serna said. The Miners fi rst game against the Midgets is going to be a feeling game to fi gure out where everyone’s going to play and where they are most comfortable. “The Midgets are going to be fundamentally sound and they will try to

put up ten runs on the Miners because they are mean men,” Serna said. This year’s baseball team returns eight seniors; six from Beulah and two from Hazen. Only seven have seen varsity action. One of the struggles the Miners will face is pitching because they will have games right after another. “We don’t have a strong pitching staff; so the people that are strong pitchers will have to throw a lot of innings,” outfi elder/pitcher Logan Kessler said. Without a strong pitching staff, the Miners will have to play to the best of their abilities all the time. “We need to play complete games. In past years we let things slip away in later innings. We need to believe that we can win,” infi elder/pitcher Lucas Senske said.

Senior Coltyn Anderson perfects his swing. Photo by Jaydin Mann

3Miner AttitudesOpinions

April 2, 2010

Logan’s LaughsJaydin’s Journal

Ruby’s Rhythm Josey’s Country Spices

Tech ED. offers education, funProm expenses empty pockets

Have fun, make smart decisionsBy: Josey Erickson

Today’s young people have been exposed to lots of information about drugs, alcohol, tobacco and sex. If we have heard it once we have heard it a million times. Most of us just get sick of it or at least I do. It is great people want us to be aware of the consequences that will follow us if we participate in those harmful activities such as lung cancer, mouth cancer, alcoholism, death, or even worse a kid. When people say not to do something it lights a fi re inside some of us. It makes us want to do it in spite of being told not to. I am like that in a lot of situations. Now I try to think about things in the following context before I do something: Is this something I would be proud to tell my grandma? Or someone you would want to have respect towards you. I am not perfect; there are a lot of things I wouldn’t want to tell my grandma and would like to take back. So I often change my way of going about doing things. College is coming around the corner, and everybody is excited for that! I know

I am. But back to reality we have to be responsible with this new found freedom. We don’t want to go make fools of ourselves and wish we could take back our un-thought-out actions. Here’s some cowboy wisdom to think about. “Live a good honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.” I know I can have fun while still having control over myself, do you? I don’t need to go out some night and parade around the streets of some town in my birthday suit or something else completely outrageous. We need to use our heads while at the same time using common sense. Just around the corner is the real world, which won’t be easy. We will no longer be babied along like during high school, and our parents won’t be there to make decisions for us anymore. It is up to us to decide what kind of people we want to be someday. Do things because it is the right thing to do, not because everyone else is. I want to look back and be happy with the way I have lived my life, I believe anybody would think the same.

By: Logan Dschaak Technology Education (Tech Ed.) is one of the best classes offered by the Beulah School system. It offers a wide range of learning opportunities in how to use Adobe Photoshop, HTML Code, and Movie Maker. It also is a very exciting and enjoyable class. This class is taught by Deb Schields. The class is offered to juniors and seniors. Although some students don’t know about it. This class helps students in the long run because the world is changing to be more computer orientated. Students fi rst learn to use Adobe Photoshop, which is a photo editing program. In this program students can change just about anything they want in a photo. They can put a head of a lion on the body of a sheep or even make a color black and white. The projects the students get to do range from making a nature scene to making a collage of the student’s life. In Tech Ed students learn how to use Windows Movie to change and edit videos. Students make a video all about their lives and all their classes. The students carry around a camera, fi lming everything they do in their normal lives. Students like Cotlyn Anderson made a hilarious video of all the fun and exciting things he does at school.

One other project students do is to make a fi ve-minute movie. They wrote their own movie scripts and fi lm all of their own footage. After fi lming they edit their sound and footage. This gives students a chance to be creative and use their imaginations. “It was fun to take a camera around and fi lm all the stuff we do in our lives,” senior Keely Hatzenbuhler said. Students work with the HTML (HyperText Markup Language) code, which is a way to build a Web page. It involves a lot of typing and remembering because it has a lot of codes and special combinations.This introduces them to a style of code called JAVA Script, which is an advanced style of HTML code. This is one of the ways a lot of Web sites are made. Students really enjoy this class, because they get to express themselves in their work. Also students usually don’t ever get homework. “My favorite part of Tech Ed. is every day when the bell rings and we all groan because we don’t want our Photoshop experience to be over,” senior Nicole Heller said. The class is only offered for half a year, but it is defi nitely worth it. Beulah High School requires students to have one full technology credit to graduate. Technology Education is a fun and educational way to get half of the technology credit out of the way.

By: Jaydin Mann

Every girl who has ever attended prom knows the struggles involved in the quest for the perfect dress. First of all, girls must take into consideration what kind of style will get them noticed in a positive light: just the right color, and just the right style. Many of us spend hours in bridal shops and prom dress stores trying on hundreds of thousands of dresses. Okay, maybe ten to twenty. Sometimes a lot of the dresses look way better on the hangers than they do on me. If I’m lucky one of them will work the other way around and look better on me instead of the hanger. After I’m done trying on all of these dresses, I fi nally fi nd “the one.” Only then do I look at the price. $500. That is way out of my price range, so that just means I have to start all over again. I go through the racks like my dad goes through the TV channels until I fi nd something that interests me. After purchasing the perfect dress, I have to buy garters, pick out matching fl owers, and buy hair accessories and jewelry. It all adds up to be quite a bill.

Picking out prom attire isn’t limited to girls. Guys like to dress up too—even though they would never admit it. My prom date asks me to tag along to the fl ower shop and help him pick out his tuxedo and fl owers. I have never really had any objection to this—I like picking out fl owers. Once all of the fl ower and tux arrangements have been made, it’s time to think about where to eat (Grandview, Subway, good old Country Kettle or mom’s kitchen), what vehicle to drive (his or mine), and plans for after prom. Post prom is a great option. Post Prom is after prom and involves lots of free prizes and various activities. I don’t know why anybody wouldn’t want to go with all of the great free stuff. Everyone goes home a winner. Prom is a really fun time to get dressed up and enjoy yourself and your fellow classmates. Whatever you do, don’t forget your camera! Buying a dress: $0-1,000. Garters: $10. Flowers: $30. Prom tickets per couple: $20. Tuxedo: $150. Getting to spend an unforgettable night with classmates and friends dancing the night away: priceless.

By: Ruby Aipperspach

Prom’s just around the corner and our theme is “A Time in Wonderland,” based on the recent Johnny Depp movie “Alice in Wonderland.” I love going to school dances, but prom, on April 10 is the worst when it comes to dancing “etiquette.” I believe our student body has a different defi nition of dancing. The dictionary defi nition of dancing is “to move one’s feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, esp. to the accompaniment of music.”(dictionary.com,3/5/10) What happens at our dances wouldn’t necessarily be considered dancing. “Grinding,” as we call it, is not a form of dance, at least in my opinion. I love seeing people actually dance, as in waltzing, two stepping, and swing dancing. I remember last year at prom when Stephanie Scherer and Nolan Weisz started to swing dance, everyone formed a circle and watched in awe at how amazing they were. Think of how awesome it would look if more than just one couple would be dancing like that. It would be amazing. I believe that’s how dances are supposed to be, especially prom. Why take a friend

to prom and be forced into an awkward situation by grinding? Everyone, and I mean everyone, should learn how to at least waltz, slow dance, and because we are North Dakotan’s, how to two-step. This would make it appropriate for all ages to dance together. Knowing these kinds of dances will make it easier for a person to take part in other types of dances, like wedding dances, dances at conventions, and youth rally dances. At these dances one would mostly dance alone or with a group of friends. One wouldn’t see grinding at these dances because it is considered inappropriate and rude. A lot of swing dancing is happening at these types of dances, along with two stepping. This type of dancing is not suggestive or vulgar, compared to other types of dancing. I think that school dances get a lot more provocative as we get older, and I also belive that we should learn how to control ourselves when these situations arise. I hope this shows some people how nasty school dances are and give them some ideas on what else could be done. There are many other ways to dance than grinding and procreating on the dance fl oor in front of the entire school.

Etiquette essential to prom

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Ruby AipperspachIf your life was a television show, what would be your theme song? “Wild at Heart” by Gloriana.

If you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Probably, Nikkita Starr because she’s funny, entertaining, and smart too!

If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?The ambulance bay because I know all of the EMT’s.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?“The Wizard of Oz”; I’d play Dorothy.

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?I would three-way call with my mom and dad.

What’s your favorite text message?Ily~ I love you.

What is the best technology ever invented and why?Computers and running water.

Who is your hero and why?My hero is my dad, because he has overcome so much in his life and is such an inspiration to me.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?Hopefully I’m working as a traveling nurse or singing professionally.

If you could change our school mascot, what would you change it to and why?A giraffe because it’s my favorite animal!

Photo by Rod’s Studio

Coltyn AndersonIf you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?A meat cleaver because it is large and in charge

If your life were a television show, what would be your theme song?“Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy.

If you could take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Lucas Senske because he is crazy and would be able to build huts and get us food all while wearing a genuine replica polar bear claw necklace.

If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?Mr. Bren because he just seems like he would know what to do.

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of your locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?Hopefully my cell phone that I lost at my house.

How would you spend the money if you won a trillion dollar lottery?I would build my auto cad dream house in the mountains of Colorado.

What would you most want to fi nd written on your Facebook wall?Anything from Mrs. Heller.

What is your solution to global warming?Leave our heaters off and keep our freezer doors open.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?Hopefully still alive, and if alive I’ll be living in my parent’s basement running a radio talk show.

What is your favorite high school memory?Either the blow gun incident, going to the cop shop on the fi rst day of school, or all the epic road trips to the basketball games.

Cassie Ash

What will you do the day after you graduate? Sleep in until two, and then break into song about being done with high school.

What is your favorite footwear and why? My black leather boots of course.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what roll would you play? I would play Sharpay in “High School Musical.”

If you receive a prize, what would it be for? Most likely to be overdramatic.

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why? Super speed fl ying because then I could see the entire world in one day.

What is your solution to “global warming”? I will let you know when North Dakota winters suffer from it.

Who is your hero and why? Walt Disney because he was a true visionary who brought dreams to life.

Tell us the best “silly” joke you’ve ever heard. What monster jumps higher than a house? All monsters because houses can’t jump!

What was your childhood nickname? Why? Cassie, because it’s short for Cassandra.

What would you change about our school if you could change anything, and why? Get rid of the buttered wheat noodles—they’re just not the same.

Chelsie Babcock

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?When A Stranger Calls, I would play the main character.

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?My dad, because I don’t get to talk to him very often.

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?I would choose the ability to heal other people because if I could only have it for one day there is no use being selfi sh. I would help as many people as I could in that one day.

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of you locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?I would like to fi nd money, but I don’t have anything in my locker.

If you could marry a celebrity who would you want to marry?Kellan Lutz

What would you most want to fi nd written on your Facebook wall?

A notifi cation from inkpop telling me I’d won a contest and my book was being published.

What is your solution to “global warming”?Wait it out, We’ll be fi ne.

What is your childhood nickname? Why?Bubbles, because my mom thought I had such a bubbly personality!

What is your favorite high school memory?When Ms. Dwyer looked at Michael Kost and said, “You shall wear the cone of shame!” in the voice of the alpha in Up

What would you change about our school if you could change anything, and why?I would start a real Student Council; one who is half popular vote and half teacher appointment. They would be allowed to participate in rule making and the making of new policies.

Marshall Becker

If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?A blender because I would make milkshakes or smoothies.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?Sam Whitwicky from

“Transformers.”

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?Mind control; you don’t want to know.

If you could marry a celebrity who would you want to marry?Taylor Swift because she has a high morale and she’s rich.

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?Garfi eld so I could eat and sleep all day.

What would you most want to fi nd written on your Facebook wall?I won a new Ram.

What is the biggest problem that your generation will face?Moral corruption and government debt.

Who is your hero and why?My grandpa because he is talented at everything.

What is your favorite high school memory?FBLA convention 2009 when we videoed everything.

What would you change about or school if you could change anything, and why?Change all computers to MACS!!

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By: Brenna Johansen

The stress from hours of dress shopping, fi nding a tux, picking out matching fl owers, doing hair and make-up can be summed up with one small word: PROM. With themes like “Dancing in the Moonlight” and “A Night of Random Awesomeness,” prom has changed at Beulah High School with new styles and trends of each year. The word “prom” is short for “promenade,” which means “a ball or dance as of a particular class at a school or college” (www.promworks.com, 2010). The earliest proms took place in the late 1800’s at Ivy League colleges and universities. Back then, students wore their Sunday dress clothes to the dance. For girls, prom is all about the dress. There are many different types of dresses that girls can wear to the special night. These dresses include: cocktail, ball gowns, A-line, baby doll, one-shouldered, strapless, and halter. At last year’s “A Night of Random Awesomeness,” the trend seemed to be bright colors and patterns for the BHS girls. Another element of prom that has also changed with new trends and style are fl owers. Couples used to sport the simple

corsages and boutonnieres, but now girls carry vibrant bouquets of unique arrangements. Everybody who goes to prom wants to have the perfect date. Years ago it was presumed that the boy asked the girl, but today it’s normal for girls to ask the boys. Students who go as just friends rather than actual couples are becoming more common. The junior class usually puts on prom for the seniors, and it seems as though each class wants their night to be bigger and better than the year before.

Theme is one of the most important, if not the most important, aspect of prom. The Beulah Middle School gymnasium is transformed each year into something special. The 1998 junior class went for a romantic appeal with their “Truly, Madly, Deeply” theme. In 2004, the gym was decorated to resemble “When Night Falls.” No matter what theme, color of dress, type of fl owers, or hairstyles, couples are bound to have a good time and make lasting memories at prom.

A walk down memory lane brings back romantic proms fi lled with sparkles, ruffl es, and big hair. Photos courtesy old issues of The Miner.

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April 2, 2010

FFXIII brings new life to an old saga

Serna asks, What’s in your closet, Coltyn Anderson?”By: Keanon Serna Senior Coltyn Anderson is known for his fl aming red hair and cuddly personality. The Miner Incidents is here to turn the tables on the former “What’s in your closet writer and investigate if his fl aming exterior extends into the realms of his closet.

Miner Incidents: What’s the smelliest thing in your closet?Coltyn Anderson: Probably dirty socks or underwear, or hidden old smelly food that I don’t know is there, or the small family that I’m hiding in the corner.

MI: What’s the most expensive item in your closet?CA: A big remote controlled truck that I got from my uncle or a big sports card collection.

MI: What is the name of the monster living in your closet? What does it look like?CA: It was Jennifer; it was blue and looked like a shark mixed with the boogeyman. But the small family ate it.

MI: What would you like to fi nd in your closet when you clean it?CA: My “Friday Night Lights” movie. I miss it.

MI: If Godzilla was fi ghting King Kong in your closet what would they use for weapons? Which would win?CA: These old 1980’s fi ghter jet gun things that were my dad’s when he was a kid--aka super old video games.

MI: What does your closet smell like?CA: It’s a musty aroma mixed with dirt clothing, and chicken fried rice (because of the small family) with a hint of air freshener that didn’t work

MI: What is the largest item in your closet?CA: A giant stuffed banana from the state fair.

MI: What is the smallest item?CA: A penny or a blow gun needle that worked its way down there.

MI: How would you describe your closet?CA: Two words: messy and unorganized

MI: What is the most random item in your closet?CA: The large banana because I own carnies and their dumb games.

MI: What type of clothing is in your closet?CA: Only the hippest/raddest/grooviest clothing on the

market today.

MI: What can’t you throw away that’s in your closet but you really should?CA: Old items that never get used anymore, like bats, balls, scuba gear, you know the usual.

MI: Ninjas or Pirates? And Digimon or Pokemon?CA: Pirates because their favorite letter is a ‘C’ when you’d think it’s an arrrrrrrrrrrrhhhh!

By: Keanon Serna

Final Fantasy XIII is the long awaited release of the Final Fantasy series on the next generation gaming consoles (PS3 & XBOX360). It was developed and created by Square Enix. The release of Final Fantasy XIII (13) is a blessing and a curse. When I pick up my copy, I will have absolutely zero social life. Sorry everyone, I will be more addicted to this game than Call of Duty. There will be no returned texts or calls. I have waited for this game my whole life. I am destined to play FFXIII for hours upon hours. Just to warn all of you, you’re about to see my inner nerd. True, I have always embraced my nerdiness but bear with me, it’s about to get real nerdy, real fast. FFXIII is a RPG (role playing game) based in the city of Cocoon. It’s supposed to be a perfect city in the sky. The main heroine is Lightning. Her real name is unknown. Gamers can also play as a number of side characters who all have special abilities. I would tell you more, but I don’t want to ruin the game for you RPGers. The graphics for this game are incredible!

This is the best looking RPG I have ever seen. Actual game play is crystal clear. People and monsters look fantastic. Everything is so pristine, players can see every detail. Even the hair moves on its own! The developers at Square Enix made a whole new Active Time Battle system. Players are able to choose multiple moves per-turn. This is achieved through a segmented ATB gauge, each move takes up one or two or all of the segments. This gives a full array of attacks per turn, both magical and physical. As with all RPG’s players can level up each character. FFXIII offers a unique twist on this. The “Crystarium” is what FFXII brings to the table. It faintly resembles FFX’s sphere grid. To gain new abilities and enhanced attributes it costs crystarium points. The player also has access to six different types of roles: Commando, Ravager, Sentinel, Synergist, Saboteur, and Medic. Each role has specifi c abilities you’ll be able to unlock in the crystarium. The different roles of each respective character team up during a battle in defensive, offensive, or balanced formation. Characters in the game each have a spirit

that will fi ght for them called Eidolons. The Eidolons are paired with a specifi c character such as Lighting and Odin. Lightning is the main heroine and Odin is her Eidolon. When using an Eidolon the player has points and different attacks that take up the points. They will deal great damage in numerous ways. The only thing I do not like about the game is that after the player defeats a monster or it gives them a rating and statistics about the fi ght. It rates the fi ght on a scale of six stars and gives the player points to use on the crystarium. They present the statistics in an arcade that takes away from the game. They show the whole thing in dumb, stupid grid frame. I did not like this because it made the fi ghts seem kind of dumb in the end but still loads of fun. The XBOX360 version contains three discs while the PS3 version contains only one disc. I, Keanon Serna, do hereby give Final Fantasy XIII fi ve jalapenos, for being the best RPG I have ever seen or played. It has cutting-edge-game play graphics, new fi ghting systems, and beautiful artwork that makes this a masterpiece for everyone.

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Caitlin FritzWhat will you do the day after you graduate?Sleep

What is your favorite footwear and why?My fl ippy-fl oppys, cause they’re comfy!

If you could only take one senior classmate with you on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Whitney Charging, because she’s my best friend and she’s got huge muscles so she could go get me food

If you received a prize, what would it be for?Spelling Bee Champion

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of your locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?A hundred dollar bill

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life which one would you choose and why?Scooby-Doo, because the gang seems like they would be a lot of fun and I could drive the Mystery Machine around.

What is your solution to “global warming?”Everyone needs to get a hybrid

Where do you see yourself in ten years?In a mansion

If you could change our school mascot, what would you change it to?GREEN MAN!

Jesse GradIf you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Keanon. Hopefully the island would be near Mexico.

If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?Chuck Norris

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?“Transformers”- Sam

If you received a prize, what would it be for?A Halo Tournament

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?Charlie Brown, he’s the man.

What’s your favorite text message? (And for those over 20, what does it mean?);) Winky Face

Who is your hero and why?Jackie Chan, he’s a little ninja and he reminds me of Jacob Bailiff.

What was your childhood nickname? Why?Jimmy. There were two Jesse’s on the team.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?Surfi ng in Australia

If you could change our school mascot, what would you change it to and why?Boll Weevil, It’s the most ridiculous mascot according to KGB.

Emily GuttormsonIf you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?Wisk, they get to mix things up.

If your life were a television show, what would be your theme song?A milli by Lil Wayne, because it kinda sounds like he is saying Emily.

If you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Sam Johnson, we both don’t get sick of each other.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be?

“The Hangover,” but a girl version.

If you received a prize, what would it be for?Most outrageous facial expressions.

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?Mind reading ability. It would be a lot of fun, who wouldn’t want to know what people are thinking?

How would you spend the money if you won a trillion dollar lottery?Not work, and buy an island!

What is your solution to global warming?Move to a different planet.

What is the biggest problem that your generation will face?Debt.

If you could change our school mascot, what would it be and why?A penguin, it’s always cold and snowy here, it would be appropriate.

Lindy HafnerIf you could be any kitchen utensil what would you be and why?A rolling pin because I like to smooth things over.

Keely HatzenbuhlerIf your life were a television show, what would be your theme song?The theme song of “That 70’s Show”

If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?Batman

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?My parents because I love them!

What is the biggest problem that you generation will face?Technology taking over our lives.

Who is your hero and why?Coltyn Anderson. Why not?!

Tell us the best “silly” joke you’ve ever heard.Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 9!!

What was your childhood nickname? Why?Keebler because my dad thought it was a cool name just because I hated it.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?Hopefully out of college and have a good job and maybe married with kids!

If you could change our school mascot, what would you change it to and why?The Pillsburry Boy! He’s cute!

What is your favorite high school memory?Getting in a fi ght with Jordan Mann on the fi rst day of school freshman year or being searched by the drug dogs because I had Scooby snacks in my backpack.

If your life was a television show, what would be your theme song?All you need is love by the Beatles, call it cliché but it fi ts me well.

What is your favorite footwear and why?My knee high, lace-up moccasins, they make me feel like Pocahontas!

If you received a prize, what would it be for?Being most determined to make a difference.

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?Calvin & Hobbes, because they would be my best friends.

What is your solution to “global warming”?Wrap the polar ice caps in tinfoil to refl ect the sun.

What is the best technology ever invented and why?Honestly, probably cellular telephones imagine what it would be like without them!

Who is your hero and why?My grandpa, I call him Daddy Bill, he’s taught me to always look up, be positive and love others as yourself.

In what situation might you reply, “When pigs fl y!”“Would you ever go to a Hannah Montana Concert?”

What was your childhood nickname? Why?My grandpa always called me “skunky monkey” but my mom called me “Froggy” because I’ve always been so hyped and jumpy….she was kinda right!

Johnathan HibbardIf your life was a television show, what would be your theme song?“I’d come for you” by Nickelback

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?“Last Action Hero” as Austin O’Brien

If you received a prize, what would it be for?Craziest kid in school.

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?Invisibility, so I could beat people and they wouldn’t know what hit them.

If you could marry a celebrity who would you want to marry?The Pussycat Dolls

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?Spongebob Squarepants

What is your solution to “global warming”?Make sure you take swimming lessons.

Tell us the best “silly” joke you’ve ever heard.What do you call an astronaut that has athlete’s feet? A missile toe!

If you could change our school mascot, what would you change it to and why?Giraffe, cause they can see really far.

What is your favorite high school memory?Making great friends (not just Michael Kost).

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April 2, 2010

At BHS, Pennies Count for Cystic Fibrosis

Student Council sponsored Pennies Count Day on Wednesday, March 24. Students raised $513.32 for Cystic Fibrosis. Clockwise from above: Keanon Serna, Kendra Seibel, and math teacher Ryan Bodell count pennies. Tra;y Horning, Bett Kooch, and Alec Babcock count pennies durring Physical Science class. Chemistry teacher Melanee Pulver, Lucas Senske, and Nick Biel count pennies. Photos by Shelby Schields.

By: Shelby Schields

Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake that reached 7.0 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of this massive earthquake lies dangerously close to the capital, Port-au-Prince and affecting an estimated 3 million people. Even though BHS students weren’t directly affected by this earthquake, they are still eager to help the cause. “I want to make a difference and be positive in someone’s life. I think by raising medical donations and sending them over there and getting to see the results, kids will really feel good about themselves for helping,” Hafner said. Haiti is the poorest country in the

Western Hemisphere. 80 percent of the population is in deep poverty and 54 percent is in abject, or utterly hopeless and humiliating, poverty. Haiti received debt forgiveness for about $525 million of its debt through the Highly-Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) initiative in 2009. Their government relies on formal international economic assistance to be able to sustain their country (cia.gov, 3/11/10). A group of Beulah High School students is organizing a charity drive for earthquake victims in Haiti. The students are in contact with a registered nurse from the United States who supervises fi ve clinics that serve 20,000 persons in very rural areas of Haiti. He also provides medical care to two orphanages near La Cayes. The students have the unique opportunity to see the change they’ve made. If they go to gospelgrower.org, they can see the difference they’ve made fi rst hand. When they start getting supplies to them Reynolds will be taking pictures and posting them on that site. The catastrophic damage in Port-Au-Prince has caused many residents to fl ee to the countryside for safety. This has increased the demand on already limited health resources (cia.gov, 3/12/10). The student’s goal is to collect and ship over-the-counter medications, fi rst aid items, and nutrition supplies to support specifi c medical clinics by putting boxes at our local businesses and around our schools. They prefer donations to be actual items, rather than monetary donations, but will accept either one. “Whatever people can give would be great; medical donations would be the best though. I just want our students to come together to support a common cause,” Hafner said. Each pride period is asked to donate whatever they can. A prize will be awarded to the winner.

Students to help Haiti

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Jacob FautWhat will you do the day after graduate?Sleep in, hopefully

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?“Star Wars,” Chewbacca

If you received a prize, what would it be for?Being able to grow a beard in middle school

What is the best technology ever invented and why?Sliced bread

What would you change about our school if you could change anything and why?I would have a period for napping.

What is your favorite footwear and why?Boots, because they’re just versatile

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of your locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?The bottom

Josey Erickson

If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?A beater. I like to whip things into shape.

If you were a television show, what would be your theme song?“Redneck Girl” by the Bellamy Brothers

What is your favorite footwear and why?Boots, because they’re comfortable, supportive, protective, and stylish.

If you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Marshall Becker, because with his intelligence he could build a device to get us off the island, plus we argue well together which would be for my amusement.

If you had an emergency, but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?My stepdad Kevin, he’s better than superman and can fi x almost anything.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?“Dirty Dancing, Baby.“If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?Superstrength, I could get a lot of work done.

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?The Looney Toones. They get to do so many extraordinary, exciting, fun things without killing themselves.

What is your favorite high school memory?Going to National FFA convention my senior year with all my buddies!

What would you change about our school if you could change anything, and why?Every desk would have a soft rolly, bouncy chair that would get taken away if you were naughty and replaced with a normal, hard chair.

Kylie FlemmerIf you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Brenna because she always has food that I can eat and she just awesome and fun to be

around

If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?Probably my parents because they know what to do most of the time

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?My Mom because I can talk to her about anything

What’s your favorite school lunch?Cheesy roast turkey over noodles

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of your locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?Either a note from someone or money

What is the biggest problem that your generation will face?Not humbling themselves and acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Tell us the best “silly” joke you’ve ever heard?Why does the statue of liberty stand in the harbor?Because she can’t sit down

What was your childhood nickname why?Mouse from Kelsey Kraft and her mom because I was so small

Where do you see yourself in ten years?Married with kids and doing my future career

Tyler FreuerIf you could be any kitchen utensil, what would it be and why?I would be the oven because I’m hot

What will you do the day after you graduate?Ride my dirt bike and quad

What is your favorite footwear and why?DC loafers because they are super comfy

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie , what movie would it be and what role would you play?I would be Brian from the Fast and the

Furious

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?Power to fl y so I could go anywhere

What’s your favorite text message?C U Later

What would you most want to fi n written on your Facebook wall?You just won $1,000,000 for real

In what situation might you reply, “When pigs fl y!”I’ll buy a Ford.

If you could change our school mascot, what would you change it to and why?Beavers, so we could get a sweet mascot suit

What would you change about our school if you could change anything, and why?Longer lunch, cause I love to eat

What is the solution to “global warming”?Don’t worry, it happened before.

If you had to live in a comic strip cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?Sonic the Hedgehog, because he is the fastest thing alive

In what situation might you reply, “When pigs fl y!”If someone asked me to shave my whole beard

What is your favorite high school memory?There is no particular memory… just getting to be with my friends and having fun in high school is all a good memory!

Nicole HellerIf your life were a television show, what would be your theme song?Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson, I like the rhythm and the feeling it leaves you with.

What will you do the day after your graduate?Step outside and yell as loud as possible, releasing 12 years of aggravation and grasping my next step in life.

Ethan HellingWhat would you do the day after you graduate? Probably play video games.If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?Ghost Busters

If you received a prize, what would it be for?Capturing and taming a dragon

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of your locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?I would say Narnia, but that’s in the storage room at the middles school, so… I’ll say a portal leading to a dragon

How would you spend the money if you won a trillion dollar lottery?Music, women, video games, and the rest foolishly.

What’s your favorite text message? (And for those over 20, what does it mean?)I hate texting.

What is the best technology ever invented and why?Hot topic

What is the biggest problem that your generation will face?Problems? There will be no problems, statistically proven.

What was your childhood nickname? Why?Moose nobody knows.

What would you change about our school if you could change anything, and why?More music, more dragons, less vampires.

What do you hope to fi nd in the bottom of your locker when you clean it out on the last day of school?An acceptance letter for a trip far far away.

If you could marry a celebrity who would you want to marry?I would want to marry Steve Jobs or Alton Brown, They’re so smart!

What would you most want to fi nd written on your Facebook wall?“I’m coming home today and we’re going to bake gooey stuff”- Ash

What is the best technology ever invented and why?The eye glasses, because the earth is beautiful and everyone should have equal chance to experience it.

Who is your hero and why?My hero is Mother Teresa because she did good works without the need of praise for her actions.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?The place doesn’t matter; it’s what I’m doing in ten years that is important.

What is your favorite high school memory?My favorite high school memory is art, 3rd hour, senior year, back table, everyday!

What would you change about our school if you could change anything, and why?I would change how much the students are repeated directions. Because one time is enough, come the second time and we get dumb and lazy and stop listening.

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Amity Blohm

If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?Knife because I’m sharp.

If your life were a television show, what would be your theme song?“Bubbly”-Colbie Caillat

What is your favorite footwear and why?Cowboy boots because they can be worn all year round.

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?My aunt because she’s a huge inspiration in my life.

What’s your favorite school lunch?Corn dog with taco salad.

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?Zorbing because it would take like fi ve seconds to get across the U.S.

What is your solution to “global warming”?Everyone should just move North since its freezing up here.

What was your childhood nickname? Why?Amity the Manity, because manities are sea cows and I was a chubby kid.

In what situation might you reply, “When pigs fl y!”Stick my tongue to a pole when its winter.

What would you change about our school if you could change anything?The naughty room. It’s obviously not helping so why not try something else.

Whitney Charging

If your life were a television show, what would be your theme song?“Free Falling” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

If you had an emergency, but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead, why?Probably Harry Potter because he’s magic and could bring me back to good health.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what would it be and what role would you play?

“Tomb Raider,” Lara Croft.

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?The operator because they would be able to connect me to anyone.

If you could marry a celebrity who would you want to marry?Reggie Bush, what a babe!

What’s your favorite text message?:] who doesn’t love getting a smiley face via text?!

What is the best technology ever invented?Power steering.

What is the biggest problem that your generation will face?Apathy or procrastination.

Tell us the best “silly” joke you’ve ever heard?What did Delaware? I think a New Jersey, I dunno Alaska. Haha.

What was your childhood nickname, why?I really don’t want to go down this road, but if I must: Whitney the Pooh.Nathan Buchmann

If you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island, who would you take and why?Keanon Serna because he would make a boat out of a palm tree and we could leave the island.

If you had an emergency but couldn’t reach 911, who would you call instead? Why?No one, if you can’t reach 911 then your phone is probably dead.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?No idea, It would be low-budget and probably be boring. I’ll let the others do the acting…

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?Britney Loghry, because she’s my

girlfriend.

If you could marry a celebrity who would you want to marry?None, too much drama.

If you had to live in a comic strip or cartoon for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?Garfi eld, because watching Garfi eld torture Odie would be funny.

What is your favorite text message? Be honest and send this to anyone that made you smile this year. It may surprise you how many come back.

What is your solution to “global warming”? Nothing. It doesn’t exist. Shame on you for thinking it does.

What is the biggest problem your generation will face?

Paying for the War on Terrorism

Where do you see yourself in ten years?Hopefully with a good job and family, somewhere other than North Dakota… too cold here.

Logan Dschaak

What is your favorite footwear and why?Nikes, because they’re the bomb.

If you could only take one senior classmate with you to live on a deserted island,, who would you take and why?Logan Kessler, because he would import us food from the grocery store.

If you were going to star in the remake of a famous movie, what movie would it be and what role would you play?“Friday Night Lights,” I would be Booby Miles because God made black beautiful and God made Booby beautiful.

If you could only have one more phone call for the rest of your life, who would you call and why?The Ghostbusters because I can call when there’s something strange in my neighborhood.

If you could choose to have any type of superpower for one day, what would you choose and why?The ability to run really fast because then I could beat Usain Bolt and rub it in his face.

How would you spend the money if you won a trillion dollar lottery?I would buy Canada and make it into my own theme park.

What is your solution to “global warming”?Getting a big freezer and leaving the door open.

In what situation might you reply, “When pigs fl y!”? The day when Lucas Senske gets his driving permit.

Who is your hero and why?Allen from “The Hangover” because he wears a satchel and Indiana Jones had one.

Tell us the best “silly” joke you’ve ever heard.What do you call a fi sh with no eyes?A fsh.

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Dwyer replaces Hoff in English department

FCCLA heads to stateSpeech goes to Bowman

By: Tyler Freuer

New English teacher Rachel Dwyer attended Bismarck Shiloh Christian High School, where she ran cross country and track and, according to Dwyer, was a terrifi c water/girl for the boy’s basketball team. She attended Concordia College and graduated from NDSU, with a degree in school counseling and English. “I also considered becoming a hot dog eating contender or arm candy for a millionaire as a career, but there’s plenty of time for that still. The truth is, I just like teaching too much, “Dwyer said. Before coming to Beulah, Dwyer did internships and summer teaching at Oak Grove and Mandan High School. This year is her fi rst year of full-time teaching. “My favorite part about teaching is that

every day is different; I haven’t been bored at work since last August when I started,” Dwyer said. Dwyer is a great addition to the staff, teaching English I, English IV, and Remedial English. “According to some of the freshmen, I started teaching because I am secretly a cannibal who preys upon high school students. However, I just like working with kids and I love summer vacation,” Dwyer said. Dwyer took the job in Beulah because she likes small towns and the blue and gold school colors. Another key part of living in Beulah for her was having the convenience of a fast-food restaurant like Pizza Ranch. Dwyer is currently the speech coach and next year will help coach cross country. Dwyer is a fun teacher who brings some new life to the staff.

By: Jayme Lorenz

On Feb.17, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members participated in Students Take Action with Recognition Events in Belfi eld. They were judged by a panel and competed against schools in the district. “The participants are judged by three judges: two adults and one student. They are judged off a rubric sheet,” adviser Pauline Hoepfner said. Kylie Flemmer, Brandon Renner and Cheyanne Pederson participated in Applied Tech. “We presented a movie about eating healthy. We made the movie of us making a healthy snack,” Pederson said. “We took fi rst at district, so we are going to state.” Other teams including Brooke Renner, Kendra Seibel, and Taryn Zacher competed in Chapter Showcase Manual. They received silver at districts. Chapter Showcase is where the participants make a scrapbook of all the thing the club did the whole year. The participants present the scrapbook and then them Wright a ten minute speech. “This year I participated in Chapter

Showcase. We took 2nd at districts,” Kendra Seibel said. The 2010 FCCLA State Leadership Conference will be held in Bismarck on April 18 - 20th. Even if the members did not qualify for State, they can still attend workshops and be a judge. “I am going to state but not as a STAR events competitor. This year I am going to judge,” Seibel said. Members look forward to attending the State Competition for different reasons. “It’s always fun to see old friends,” said public relations offi cer, Jayme Pischel said, “I am looking forward to improving our presentation and spending time with all the wonderful people.” Pishel did not compete in star events this year she competed last year. She is working on her presentations over the summer and will compete next year. In July, National FCCLA will be held in Chicago. Some of the members of Beulah’s FCCLA will be attending this event. The members have to win at state to go to nationals. “I am looking forward to going to Chicago for Nationals and having fun the rest of the year,” said Vice President Brooke Renner.

to the commanding offi cer of Fort Buford in Montana. In doing this he hoped to teach his son that they were now friends of the Americans. Sitting Bull also said during his surrender I wish it to be remembered that I was the last man of my tribe to surrender my rifl e. In 1889 the Sioux Act reduced the Sioux territory to its present size. This treaty, along with the performance of the Ghost Dance, led to a fi ght between the army and the Native Americans in 1890. The army was frightened by the dances, mistaking them for war dances (www.sioux-indians.com, 03/22/10). “The Ghost Dance religion brought renewed hope to the people of the Sioux Nation. Dancers believed the buffalo would return, white people would go away, and ancestors who had died would come back

to life,” according to www.sioux-indians.com (03/22/10). The United States army then went to arrest Sitting Bull. On December 15, 1890, 43 Indian police tried to arrest Sitting Bull at this home at the Standing Rock Agency. A large group of his supporters assembled outside of his house, to help Sitting Bull, but during the process, Sitting Bull was shot (Sonofthesouth.net, 03/16/10). According to Karsen, she and her brother Skye did not know a lot about their heritage before her assignment. This is due to the fact that her father, Shotae Little Soldier died when they were both very young. “We are not perfectly sure that Sitting Bull was a direct ‘blood’ relative. We do know that Little Soldier was either the son of or the step-son of Sitting Bull,” Karsen said. “Nonetheless, he was loyal to Sitting

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Freshman English teacher Rachel Dwyer helps Logan Eisenbeis with English I homework. Photo by: Ruby Aipperspach

By: Nikkita Starr

The Beulah High School speech team heads to regionals on April 8 at Bowman. So far, three students have state qualifi ed. Junior Andrew Heller has state qualifi ed for his Dramatic Interpretation of MacBeth, a Serious Duo of Julius Caesar with Lucas Schnaidt, and for his Humorous Interpretation. “My favorite part of speech is making the people listen to me and all the Shakespeare I get to read,” Heller said. Heller, who is in his third year of speech, has a piece of advice for anyone thinking of joining speech. “If you join, make sure you do more than one event. A lot of people join, do one event, then get bored with their piece and quit,” Heller said. Heller believes that since he started speech, he has improved in everything. “I’ve fi nally started making it to fi nals,” Heller said. Freshman Kourtney Carr has gone to the fi nal rounds with EPR and Storytelling.

“My favorite part of speech is the bus trips to all of the different places, and the concessions at the high schools we go to,” Carr said. Carr has come a long way since her fi rst year of speech in seventh grade. “Now I’m able to perform the speeches in front of people I know instead of complete strangers. It’s easier for me now,” Carr said. A newcomer to speech, junior Lucas Schnaidt has qualifi ed with a Serios Duo with Andrew Heller and his Humorous Duo with Ethan Bohn. “My favorite part of speech is learning to be more comfortable with talking and acting differently around my peers,” Schnaidt said. “Also, listening to people laugh at the joke you’ve already told one hundred times is pretty rewarding.” Schnaidt also had some advice for those looking to join speech. “You have to be willing to have an open schedule after school. Practices are important to go to so you don’t go to the meets unprepared,” Schnaidt said. Speech is coached by Rachel Dwyer, Shannon Lennie, and Elizabeth Odermann.

Bull like a son and followed him through his journeys.” Karsen’s younger brother Skye Little Soldier stated that he believes Sitting Bull’s drive to achieve his goals reminds Skye a lot of who he has become, even though he doesn’t know exactly who “his people” are today, he is proud of his lineage. “We are proud of where we came from. We just never got the chance to learn more about our ancestors,” Karsen said. Today people can log on to a site like ancestry.com and look up census and voter lists, birth dates, marriage and death records, even military, immigration and emigration fi les. This particular sight even contains a link for DNA, which is genetic genealogy. People can pay $149 for a cheek-swab DNA test. Today family lineage is a click away.

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What do/will you remember about the class of 2010?Mr. Baranick: I was reminded that it was the 2010 class that got charged by the rampaging bison at the national park campground on our Medora trip! I also recall that you were a very talkative bunch that needed an occasional scolding for not adhering to rules!

Clockwise from Below Left: Logan Kessler sports his cowboy boots at Nicole Heller’s bonfi re the last day of eighth grade. Photo by: Jaydin Mann. Brenna Johansen ices her forehead after being kneed and elbowed on a trampoline in eighth grade. Photo by: Jaydin Mann. Mrs. Carter’s second grade class photo. Photo by: Rod’s Studio. Lucas Senske wears fl ip fl ops walking the halls in the Middle School. Photo by: Jaydin

Do you have any words of adMrs. Benz: I wish the very best forWork hard, enjoy life.

ReflectionMann. Rose Miller and Denver Unruh enjoy the warmth on the last day of school at Riverside Park. Photo by: Jaydin Mann. Jesse Grad, Tyler Freuer, Jamie Schaeffer, Carissa Rasch and Joey Klos go to Nicole Heller’s bonfi re on the last day of eighth grade. Photo by: Jaydin Mann. Jesse Banks, Clinton Senn, Coltyn Anderson, Logan Kessler, Keanon Serna, Tyler Schmidt, Travis Herman, and Joey Klos all embrace each other as Mr. Baranick sings farewell to the eighth graders. Photo by: Jaydin Mann. Brandon Renner, Jordon Mann, and Kylie Flemmer enjoy themselves in front of the tyrannasaurus rex skeleton. Photo by: Jaydin Mann. Caitlin Fritz sits and enjoys the easy life in Kindergarten. Photo by: Mrs. Thompson.

Mrs. Pulver: As freshmen, a vast majority of the students thought that I was the smartest person in the world. Every day students like Keanon, Whitney, Caitlin, and Joey would come prepared with questions to try to stump me.Mrs. Schmidt: The class of 2010 will be remembered for their school- spirit leadership, attire, and mascot representations at athletic events.

Mr. Wold: Life is short. Work harda career that allows you to do what important than stuff. Character is wwhen no one is watching. You will mthem. Have fun in college, but that dorisk taking. Know when to be quiet.

Ms. Oihus: For the most part, I’ll remember the class of 2010 as one that has a lot of “heart.” It’s a good mix of positive role models (leaders), athletes, and compassionate people who earnestly tried to make everyone feel that they were part of the class.

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What’s something funny you remember about our grade and fellow classmates?

Denver Unruh: Going to state

basketball and staying at the

Grand International. One night Kessler and Schmidtie threw me into the

pool with all my clothes on. The next night Kessler and Schmidtie took a bucket full of ice cold water and dumped it on the Fargo Oak Grove guyswhen they were sleeping at 3 in the morning. Kelsey Jo Kraft: One day, Wednesday, after school Jaydin and I (Kelsey Kraft) went to my place I call home before church. Then Jaydin made me Ramen noodles. While waiting for that to get done she attemped to touch my ceiling that I could touch standing straight up with my hands stretched high. That Wednesday Jaydin ran and tried to jump to get get height and reach it but still failed. You had to be there to understand.Lucas Senske: When Schmidt and Kessler convinced me to swallow a live gold fi sh.

d to reach your goals. Find you love. People are more

what you choose to do even make mistakes, learn from oesn’t have to be unhealthy