THE PROMISE OF IOWA
by Diana Sufle As the school year comes to an end Friday, May 20, 2022, we look back on the year. Through old memories and maybe some new friends made along the way. However, there’s always something everyone needs to hear or needs to learn, so here’s a letter to us all. Incoming freshman: don’t rush high school. You think …
Graduating Seniors
by Jasmine Thompson The Sibley – Ocheyedan High School seniors are preparing for their last days of senior year. At the time this article was written, there are a total of nine school days left until the seniors graduate. The seniors will end the school year on May 12, 2022, and will graduate on May 15, 2022. How are you …
National Honor Society Recap
by J. Krogman The National Honor Society of Sibley-Ocheyedan High School has had a very successful and busy year. They have had multiple events that they hosted and ran. The National Honor Society is run by Ms. Kerry Krogman. Their president is Karrigan Marco and the vice president is Emily Schutte. The National Honor Society is a group of students …
Life Without Personal Technology in School
by D. Edwards On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, the Sibley – Ocheyedan School Board passed a ban on personal electronic devices. These personal devices include the following; cell phones, handheld gaming devices, Bluetooth devices, etc. One exception to this rule is for medical reasons. The nurse must first be notified to clear this with the principal. Consequences have been set …
Board Meetings
by K. Habben Open board meetings are not a new concept at Sibley – Ocheyedan. However, many high schoolers miss the opportunity that comes with them. Board meetings are gatherings of school board members and citizens involved in the school. These meetings are used to discuss the state of the school and its students. Board meetings occur monthly at the …
Too Cold for Biology
by T. Martinez On Monday, May 2, 2022, S – O Sophomores were meant to go on a field trip for their biology class. The trip was to Lakeside Labs in Spirit Lake. Due to unfavorable weather, the trip was called off the week prior. Many sophomores feel saddened by the cancellation. The trip to Lakeside Labs was to be …
Graduation/Senior Awards day
by C. Bechler The Sibley – Ocheyedan class of 2022 graduation will be held on May 15, 2022, at 2 pm in the high school gym. The graduating class made the decision for the class quote to be “Our lives are before us, our past is behind us, our memories are forever within us.” They also made the decision for …
Art Events
by D. Sufle On April 28, 2022, the Sibley – Ocheyedan Art Club traveled to Sheldon to go to the NCC Art Showcase. The students that went included: Kristina Habben, Emma Jacobsma, Stephanie Medina, Emely Monzon, Grace Nasers, Jaci Van Westen, Alayna Wingate, and Xander Miller. The members submitted their pieces. Grace Nasers was awarded third place for her piece …
District Large Group Speech Results
Nine Groups Qualify for State On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the Sibley-Ocheyedan large group speech team competed at the district speech contest. Twenty-seven contestants participated in ten entries in the competition. Nine of these entries received a “1” rating (excellent) from their respective judge(s), while one entry received a “2” rating (good). Groups receiving the 1 ratings that day included: …
Fall Group Picture Day
by K. Hayden This year’s annual fall group picture day is coming up quickly, and will be taking place on Friday, January 10, 2019. The fall clubs, organizations, and activities will be taking group photos on this day. All of the photos will be taken in the high school gymnasium, excluding the various choirs. The various choirs will be taking ...