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‘Movie Review’

by G. Bevers Sickness can cause a huge change in the way one sees the world around them. Many people feel like they have to do everything possible or nothing at all with their lives when they find out it is about to end. In the movie 5 Feet Apart, there is a girl named Stella who suffers from a …

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New Mascot…Recruiting

by K. Van Engen Introducing a new face for our school’s mascot, The General. On September 1, 2022, Mr. BJ Schuller, in his new role as the student leadership advisor, decided we needed a physical form of our old friend. There’s a variety of students that volunteer to perform as the mascot during school events. Previously, the mascot was performed …

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Winter Softball Practice

by K. Elser  A high school program (9 – 12) is allowed by the state to have ten total days of hitting skill development from January 1 until the first day of practice (May 1). Head coach, Keith Swenson, and assistant coach, Jada Marco, run the practice every Saturday morning. Practices are in 1 – hour intervals. A session is …

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Importance of School Involvement

by K. Habben School involvement is important not only for the school but also for the students. School involvement is a term used to describe the participation of students and community members in school functions. This involvement has a number of benefits for the involved parties. It is important to consider the possibilities and opportunities that school involvement allows. For …

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Clubs Offered at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School

by K. Elser When one comes into high school, he or she does not always know how many different things are offered. There are many activities, extracurricular activities, and clubs. At Sibley – Ocheyedan. Many clubs are offered such as Pep Club, FFA, Art Club, Spanish Club, Shooting Sports, Stem Club, and many more. Two popular clubs are Art Club …

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Ways to Stay Organized

by K. Elser Learning to be organized is a must when one enters high school. There are several different skills and strategies that can be used in order to be and stay organized. These skills can be carried into college, and into future careers. There are many different things to organize.  Things come easier when organizing things. When items are …

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History of Sibley-Ocheyedan

by M. Dykstra Believe it or not, the Sibley – Ocheyedan School District has not always existed. Ocheyedan and Sibley used to have their own schools in their own town with their own mascot names. The Sibley – Ocheyedan Consolidated School District was officially formed on July 1, 1985.  The first school in the town of Sibley was founded in …

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Mental Health

by K. Elser Mental health is the emotional, psychological, and well-being of a human. Mental health – also called mental illnesses or mental health disorders – can include a wide variety of mental health conditions. It can affect a person’s mood, his or her choices, actions, how they handle stress and pressure, and overall behavior. Examples include depression, anxiety, eating …

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Cross Country Update

by K. Elser The Sibley – Ocheyedan Girls Cross Country team was recently awarded first place at the Siouxland All-Conference Meet in Okoboji, IA. Three members of the team received all-conference honors. The boy’s team was placed fourth at the meet with two members receiving all-conference honors.  The girls receiving all-conference include: Madison Brouwer (first place), Maddy Marco (second place), …

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Sibley – Ocheyedan Parade of Bands

by M. Dykstra On Sunday, October 18, 2022, at 2 PM, the Sibley – Ocheyedan School District held the annual Parade of Bands on the football field. The sixth-grade band, seventh and eight grade band, and of course, the high school marching band all performed. They each performed their marching show. Before the event began, a meal was held in …