Febuary 12, 2010 Volume 16, Issue 10 This issue was edited by Abbey McWa- ters, Carl Berge, and Gabe Jennen A Week of Love and Craziness Students at HLA celebrate Valentine’s week in a special way. by Carley Fabian “Do you know who my Secret Sister is?” “Give me a pick up line!” “Do you want to buy an ad?” These are a few of the statements a student at Hillcrest might hear when they walk through the halls during Valentine’s Week. For more than 25 years HLA has been cel- ebrating Valentine’s Day with an activity called Secret Sister. Secret Sister is motivated by the senior girls. After chapel the Friday before Valentine’s week the girls pick what guy they will be a “Secret Sister” to. While the senior girls get the leisure of hand picking who they want, underclass girls get a surprise as they draw from a hat. The key is to keep it a secret from the guys until the end of the Valentine’s week. Some tell their friends who their Secret Brother is and hope that the secret won’t get out, but others don’t tell anyone. During Secret Sister Week, the girls have the guys do many funny, cute, and even em- barrassing things. For all their hard work the girls usually give their secret brother treats to eat throughout the week. When asked what they liked about Secret Sister, Heather Frustol said, “I like seeing all the love go around!” Mollie Jacobson said, “It’s fun to watch the guys get in touch with their feminine side!” While the girls get to have fun watching all the craziness, the guys have to go out of their comfort zone. Tzu-Hsuan Feng said,” This week is fun because you can talk to the girls you never talk to and be nice to all the girls in the school.”
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Febuary 12, 2010Volume 16, Issue 10
This issue was edited by Abbey McWa-ters, Carl Berge, and Gabe Jennen
A Week o f L o ve and CrazinessStudents at HLA celebrate Valentine’s week in a special way.by Carley Fabian
“Do you know who my Secret Sister is?” “Give me a pick up line!” “Do you want to buy an ad?” These are a few of the statements a student at Hillcrest might hear when they walk through the halls during Valentine’s Week.
For more than 25 years HLA has been cel-ebrating Valentine’s Day with an activity called Secret Sister. Secret Sister is motivated by the senior girls. After chapel the Friday before Valentine’s week the girls pick what guy they will be a “Secret Sister” to. While the senior girls get the leisure of hand picking who they want, underclass girls get a surprise as they draw from a hat. The key is to keep it a secret from the guys until the end of the Valentine’s week. Some tell their friends who their Secret Brother is and hope that the secret won’t get
out, but others don’t tell anyone. During Secret Sister Week, the girls have
the guys do many funny, cute, and even em-barrassing things. For all their hard work the girls usually give their secret brother treats to eat throughout the week.
When asked what they liked about Secret Sister, Heather Frustol said, “I like seeing all the love go around!” Mollie Jacobson said, “It’s fun to watch the guys get in touch with their feminine side!”
While the girls get to have fun watching all the craziness, the guys have to go out of their comfort zone. Tzu-Hsuan Feng said,” This week is fun because you can talk to the girls you never talk to and be nice to all the girls in the school.”
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Dear John, Your M ovie Wasn ’t Very Good. Lov e , Kari .A movie review on the latest release, “Dear John”.by Kari Battillo
For the past few weeks, one book has been making the rounds around the Hillcrest Halls in a fury. I’m not talking about a Biology book either. I’m talking about the novel “Dear John” written by Nicholas Sparks.
The romantic author pulls off another sappy, love story through the characters of John and Savannah. John, a soldier who’s overseas, falls in love with Savannah within days of meeting her, while on leave visiting his father at home. As John prepares to go back overseas, Savannah and he try to work things out while far apart.
Although I’m not going to spoil the ending, I will spoil the fact that this movie was nothing special. I went to go see it on Friday night, opening day, and found myself struggling to stay awake during the 5:10 PM showing.
“It had terrible acting and was an overall horrible movie that wasted my time and money,” said senior Justin Olsoe, regarding “Dear John”.
Another senior, Elisabeth Li-stor, said, “They took out a lot of vital themes that they presented in the book. I was disappointed be-cause I got my hopes up for a good
movie and was let down when they changed so many things.”
On the other end of the spectrum, some junior girls enjoyed the movie quite a bit!
“It was sad, but cute at the same time. I would see it again,” said Mol-lie Jacobsen. Another junior, Kylee Haegeland said, “The book made me mad, so I only went to see the movie because Channing Tatum was in it!”
Most movie critics were not im-pressed by “Dear John” either, but the movie has made over $30 million in the box office so far.
Dominican Pre paration sThe Dominican team continues to prepare for their upcoming April mission trip.by Ali Connelly
On Wednesday January 27th, seniors and chaperones alike faced the wintry conditions to venture to Pizza Ranch, where they would be serving hungry customers in hopes of raising money and awareness for their upcoming mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
“The Pizza Ranch fundraiser was a success!” said Nicole Quernemoen, one of the Dominican Mission trip leaders. “I think the fundraiser c r e a t e d excitement a n d momentum for our team as we’re making preparations for the Dominican mission trip. Our team bussed tables, welcomed customers, and made conversation with the families eating.”
Even though it was in question
whether or not they would be able to travel to the Dominican Republic after the recent earthquake that took place in Haiti, Nicole and Mr. Preston assured the team at their last meeting that the Dominican Republic is still going to be the destination on April 12th.
The team is taking advantage of many ways
to raise money for their trip. During halftime of most home basketball games, they have encouraged fans to donate one dollar for the opportunity to win a 2-liter
bottle of soda by making a 3-point shot.Another fundraising event is on the
calendar, as well. “We are planning a big pancake fundraiser at Applebee’s on February 27th,” said Nicole. The team will be serving breakfast from 8-10am on Saturday morning for only $5 a plate. There will also be a silent auction.
To help prepare for their upcoming April mission, the team has set up a large toy
chest by the chapel door to collect small toys to share with the children of the
Dominican Republic that they will be ministering to. Donations
are appreciated. The one thing that is absolutely
crucial as the Dominican team prepares is prayer. Nicole Quernemoen encourages others to “Pray for the DR team, the missionaries we will be working with, and the hearts’ of the people we will be able to share the Gospel with.”
Haiti Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Justin,You’re so weird.Warren
Ali,You are the weirdest person I have ever met.Love, Kari
Mom and Dad,I miss you both so much
and I love you!!!!!!Love, Kari
Danny I decided to use
$1 of the $ 45 I owe you for this ad
Love, Stender
Danny I decided to use
$1 of the $ 45 I owe you for this ad
Love, Stender
Liz, I Love You more than you Love me
Craig
Liz, I Love You more than you Love me
Craig
Peter,Since neither of us can get girls we can write ads to each other.Love, Kyle
Boys Dorm Deans,
Thanks for making my life miserable
Kevin Castro
Boys Dorm Deans,
Thanks for making my life miserable
Kevin Castro
Mrs Nerston,You are the greatest dorm mom anyone could ask for, We Love You!Love,The Boys Dorm
Mrs Nerston,You are the greatest dorm mom anyone could ask for, We Love You!Love,The Boys Dorm
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Allie,
This ad isn’t for you...
Its for Tucker!Happy Valentine’s day
Love you
To all girls,
Bored friday night? Want a free meal?
Talk to Warren Dillon
My loveOnly person weirder than meLoves to recite spellsLucious long locksIncredibly hilariousEvery guys dream
Love, Michele
Larissa- Life without you would be like a cheeseball with no
cheese and a bananawith no banana!
Love, TAL
Dear Stienar and Truls, We LOVE you BOTH!!Love, Anna, Marte and Ida
To: My J-High teaching posseA shout out to Mrs. Shulstad, Mrs. Doering, Mrs. Nersten!!! Thanks for partnering with me to equip students beyond belief.(Philippians 3:7-11)From: Mr. Foss
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Daddy, I love you!
Love, Your Little Girl
I love my Mt. Bethelites:Julia, Rachel,
Liz and Frankie!You guys are the best
and I love you all so much!Love, Kari
Dearest Rachel,You Are The Petal To My Sun�ower..B.Q.
.
Taylor Isaac,
ME+You= Math Datewhat a perfect equation, Thanks for all you’re Help!!! You’re the best:)
Rach.
Mrs. Good, Thanks for putting up with all my questions!You’re the best!!
Rach
Kristina, You’re the best roomie!Sincerely, Ida
Elisa, Be Mine.Hasun
BRETT, you
complete me.
Dear Liz,Roses are red violets are blue your eyes sparkle and so do you!
Ali,Lets hope I’m never miles from where you are! Love you! T-Tizzle
Alicia, With ALL my Hearts!Love Jared
Dear Tijuana Torte, You make my heart skip a beat.Love, Andrew Foss
Jared, Theif act huff them adder is you’downs tan ditch ants against my Mad Gab skillz.Awe mile of, Rach.
Justin,You’re so weird.Warren
Ali,You are the weirdest person I have ever met.Love, Kari
Mom and Dad,I miss you both so much
and I love you!!!!!!Love, Kari
Danny I decided to use
$1 of the $ 45 I owe you for this ad
Love, Stender
Danny I decided to use
$1 of the $ 45 I owe you for this ad
Love, Stender
Liz, I Love You more than you Love me
Craig
Liz, I Love You more than you Love me
Craig
Peter,Since neither of us can get girls we can write ads to each other.Love, Kyle
Boys Dorm Deans,
Thanks for making my life miserable
Kevin Castro
Boys Dorm Deans,
Thanks for making my life miserable
Kevin Castro
Mrs Nerston,You are the greatest dorm mom anyone could ask for, We Love You!Love,The Boys Dorm
Mrs Nerston,You are the greatest dorm mom anyone could ask for, We Love You!Love,The Boys Dorm
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Allie,
This ad isn’t for you...
Its for Tucker!Happy Valentine’s day
Love you
To all girls,
Bored friday night? Want a free meal?
Talk to Warren Dillon
My loveOnly person weirder than meLoves to recite spellsLucious long locksIncredibly hilariousEvery guys dream
Love, Michele
Larissa- Life without you would be like a cheeseball with no
cheese and a bananawith no banana!
Love, TAL
Dear Stienar and Truls, We LOVE you BOTH!!Love, Anna, Marte and Ida
To: My J-High teaching posseA shout out to Mrs. Shulstad, Mrs. Doering, Mrs. Nersten!!! Thanks for partnering with me to equip students beyond belief.(Philippians 3:7-11)From: Mr. Foss
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Mrs Hohncke,Thanks for putting up with me in class! Maybe one day i will stand up..Love, your TA
Daddy, I love you!
Love, Your Little Girl
I love my Mt. Bethelites:Julia, Rachel,
Liz and Frankie!You guys are the best
and I love you all so much!Love, Kari
Dearest Rachel,You Are The Petal To My Sun�ower..B.Q.
.
Taylor Isaac,
ME+You= Math Datewhat a perfect equation, Thanks for all you’re Help!!! You’re the best:)
Rach.
Mrs. Good, Thanks for putting up with all my questions!You’re the best!!
Rach
Kristina, You’re the best roomie!Sincerely, Ida
Elisa, Be Mine.Hasun
BRETT, you
complete me.
Dear Liz,Roses are red violets are blue your eyes sparkle and so do you!
Ali,Lets hope I’m never miles from where you are! Love you! T-Tizzle
Alicia, With ALL my Hearts!Love Jared
Dear Tijuana Torte, You make my heart skip a beat.Love, Andrew Foss
Jared, Theif act huff them adder is you’downs tan ditch ants against my Mad Gab skillz.Awe mile of, Rach.
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TidbitsCompiled by Rachel SandnesGabe Jennen got his car stuck in a ditch three times in one day on the same road. Bennie Bjørnestad mistook sugar for salt and poured it all over her french fries. Andrew Dysthe kicked a kickball from half court and swished it in. Cathrine Kvamme got a bruise on her wrist from clapping so hard at the basket ball game. Anna Kleppe bawled during the entire movie of Dear John. Abby McWaters and Kari Battillo were mistaken for little kids in snow suits by Andrew Hohncke. Brett Quernemoen sleep-walked to his bathroom and showered at 1:00 AM. Angela Holmen slept walked and ran into her door. Michele Kalleberg, Abby Mcwaters and Kari Battillo are on a facebook fast. Talya Tysver and Tore Falch thoroughly like to trip. Hwang Jae-Heum accidentally drank the swimming pool water at the YMCA. Becca Churchill slept in until 5 PM on the snow day.
Partying It Up in the Boys D orm.The boys dorm hosts a Superbowl party for on campus and off campus kids.by Eli Christofferson
The dream of every fan, player and coach of professional football is to see their team win the Superbowl. A Superbowl win meant everything to New Orleans this past Sunday as their team marched from being a team from a town that was underwater and devas-tated from a hurricane, to being a town that was raised up with its first time Superbowl victory.
The Hillcrest boys dorm was able to watch this memorable game and also threw a “kicking party” said sophomore Nisius McAllister. This Superbowl party had prizes ranging from Snickers to iTunes and Target gift cards. “They drew my name for a snowball thrower thing, I was pumped!” said junior Steinar Hjelset. Names were drawn for prizes at every commercial break and gift cards were given out every quarter to the people who randomly picked the right square on a huge board of chance.
The food consisted of subs and queso dip that was provided by the hill-crest cafeteria and a keg of 1919 Root Beer. “The nachos were so amazing and the root beer from the keg was the best I’ve ever had!” said junior Heather Frustol.
The party drew quite a crowd of on campus, off campus and even some new faces from around Fergus. “Both lounges were packed, I think it was definitely a success. There was tons of food, tons of people, tons of prizes and tons of fun.” said boys dorm head dean Craig Nersten. The girls dorm was closed for this party and for some of the international kids it was their first Superbowl experience.
The Colts fans at the party had expressions varying from dismay to frustration and aggravation as their team lost 17 to 31. However there was almost never a dull moment during the course of the game, and the Colt’s fans and Saints’ fans alike had expressions of enjoyment for the atmosphere sur-rounding the party.
“Although there was an atmosphere of competition between the Saint hopefuls and the Peyton Manning followers, everyone had fun whether or not their team won, and the keg was a big hit.” Said Nersten, “We will definitely make this an annual tradition for years to come.”
Dear Danny, Zach, Twedt, Gene, Taylor Isaac,
GET SOME CHEESEBURGER!
Love, StenderGET SOME CHEESEBURGER!
LIZ LISTOR!!!We wrote this ad so you’d think we’re radHappy Valentines DayLove, Andrew and Gabe
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Anne,You’re a great friend. TJ’S!!!Love,Amanda
Band prepares f or u pcomin g tou rBand tour is almost hereby Paige Stier
The Hillcrest band is in great anticipation for the band tour trip to the Pacific Northwest. The band has been practicing for months to learn and perfect the songs chosen by the band director Mr. Doering.
They will be leaving during spring break on March 26 and will return April 11. The band will play a total of 15 concerts. They will be playing in North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Some places they will be visiting
include: the Oregon coast, Mount Saint Helen, and the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Band Director Mr. Doering said, “I’m looking forward to a great trip, as we minister through music and fellowship together and see the sights of the Pacific Northwest”.
Senior Amanda Schnyders said, “I’m so excited. I’ve never been to Washington before. I’ve wanted to see Seattle for a long time.”
Sports ScoresGirls Basketball 5-7
Monday, 2/1Hillcrest ...........................44Battle Lake ......................48
Saturday, 2/6Hillcrest ...........................61Oak Grove .......................69
Tuesday, 2/9Hillcrest ...........................61Battle Lake ......................41
Art ExhibitionHillcrest artists to display work.by Gaylen Peterson, Art Teacher
MSCTC is hosting their “4 for Art” high school art exhibit, now during the month of February. It in-volves Hillcrest, Fergus Falls High, Battle Lake and Pelican Rapids.
There will be a formal reception on Monday Feb. 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend. We have about 15 students who have sub-mitted work.
Art of the Lakes artist’s or-ganization is co-sponsoring the exhibit again. The exhibit will be reviewed by a three person com-mittee and $500 worth of money awards will be given, recognizing superior work in a variety of art media. The awards will be divided, one $150 and seven $50 awards. Work eligible for awards needs to be original. An emphasis will be placed on creativity, presentation, and technical excellence.
