Wrestlers prepare for districts

By Mitch Kampschnieder The Jaguar Wrestling team has had a successful year thus

far. They just recently wrapped up the conference tournament. The Jaguars finished 5th as a team out of 10

teams, and individual results were First place-Nathan, Brandon, and Seth, fourth place-Tucker, and fifth place- Lee and Gavin. The wrestlers now have about a week to prepare for districts where they will compete for the

chance to make it to state. The Jaguars hope to continue their successful season and have a good showing at districts

and state. Good luck boys!

Swish! The boy’s are at it again

By Alexis Marsh The boy’s basketball team is off to a great start in the year 2013. On January 29th, the Jaguars played a home game for the start of their confrenece against Oakland-Craig and won. That win put the boys at 17-0 for the season. We would like to congratulate the Howells-Dodge Boys basketball team and wish them good luck on their continuing conference tournament.

Girls basketball is ready For February

By Makenzie Polacek The Girls Basketball Team season is going fantastic so far this

year. With a record of 13-4, the Lady Jags are working hard to prepare for their tough Sub district in the postseason. The girls continue to challenge themselves at practice and games so they can hopefully be playing in the State Tournament at the end of

February into March. The Lady Jags are looking to wrap up their season with the conference tournament this week and then

three more regular season games next week. The girls are ready to bring their “A” game and show what can happen when you combine the best of both worlds.

Activities Reaching for the stars FCCLA style

By Alexis Marsh On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 the FCCLA members went to Newman Grove

to compete in the District FCCLA Star Events. All members competed against a number of schools for the opportunity to travel to Lincoln for State FCCLA. We would like to congratulate all participants. The winners in the senior and junior divisions are Breanne Brester, Amanda Evert, Abby Coday, Ashley Vanderwork, Hunter Nathan, Kaitlyn Dlouhy, Jenna Podany, Jenna Schmitz, Emily Brichacek, Jill Rocheford, Hannah Ridder, Hannah baumert, Rikki Cahill, Erika Rupprecht, Alex Steffensmeier, Lee Vering, Jesse Faltys, Anna Garcia, MaLeaha Semerad, Marissa Semerad, Chris Palm, Mallory Rolf, Caitlin Klosen, Camille Koehn, and Rachel Rupprecht.

The Runner-ups in the Junior and senior divisions are: Brady Brester, Mitch kampschnieder, Kyle Sayers, Nathan Bazata, Logan Kampschnieder, Casey Wisnieski, Trevor Blum, Luke Hegemann, Luke Renter, Shayna Henrickson, Faith Molacek, Nathan Kathol, Savanna Szabo, Wyatt Hake, Abbey Hamernik, Libby Janousek, Megan Svehla, Alyssa Novotny, Maddie Cerv, Seth Novak, Justin Evert, Tyler Polacek, Mitchell Prusa, Anna Grovijohn, Leah Grovijohn, Madison Novicki, Jessica Shonka, Jon Good, Kelly Cech, Vanessa Hegemann, Darren Hegemann, Danny Widhelm, Ben Kuehn, Tiffany Sabey, Michaela Lindsay, and Devin Risch.

The speech team brings home the gold, twice. By Makenzie Polacek

The Howells-Dodge Speech team is off to a great start this year. They started their season off when they hosted the first-ever Jaguar Jabber. The Jags kept the plaque with their first place team finish at the home meet. Then the Speechers traveled to North Bend, where they also successfully finished with a 4th place standing, due to conflicts with other activities. Last weekend the team attended to Logan View invite where they also picked up the first place plaque and several individual medals. The Speech team continues their season February 16th, at the

David City Aquinas Invite. “That’s what you do in a herd, you look out for each other.”

Band/Choir students have been working hard By Faith Molacek

The Music Department has had several students selected into Honor Bands or Choirs. Dana Eikmeier and Kristin Jindra were selected and will travel to Lincoln to sing in the State Choir at the Nebraska State FFA Convention, which will be held in late March. Abby Coday and Echo Smith were selected into the Wayne State College Honor Band. The girls sent in audition tapes and will travel to Wayne to rehearse Saturday, February 2 and the concert will be open to the public at 4:00pm in the Ramsey Theatre. Jessica Shonka and Elisia Vogel were selected as alternates. Dana Eikmeier, Leah Grovijohn, Kristin Jindra, Hunter Nathan, Ana Garcia, Abby Coday, and Jon Laner were selected to take part in the Wayne State College Honor Choir. The East Husker Conference Honor Band will be held in Wisner February 5. These students were selected by audition: Tylinn Good, Echo Smith, Leah Grovijohn, Abby Coday, Jessica Shonka, Marissa Semerad, and MaLeaha Semerad. There will be a concert held in the auditorium at 7:00p.m.

Junior class prepares for Prom

By MaLeaha Semerad The Junior Class is getting ready for the prom, which is scheduled to be on

April 13th. They had their big fundraiser on January 11th in Howells. The basketball games were versus Wisner-Pilger and the juniors had a soup supper that included chili, chicken noodle soup, sandwiches, and desserts. The fundraiser was a success making around $1,300. A meeting decided the theme, committees, and other aspects of prom.

Features Name the teacher

By Emily Brichacek Q: Where did you go to college? A: University of NE – Lincoln Q: Do you have any children? A: Yes, 2. Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I like to do yard work. Q: If you could be anything besides a teacher, what would you be? A: Astronaut Q: What is something that most students don’t know about you? A: I have been to 32 U.S. States.

Likes and Gripes By Mitch Kampschnieder

Like: You take an intelligence test in Psych Class. Gripe: It turns out that Brady and Matt are the smartest in the class. Like: You have great FAITH in your defense during a JV basketball game. Gripe: The game ends kind of crappy for you. :/ Like: You’re trying to convince Mr. Dobbins to unblock a web site. Gripe: You tell him it’s a shopping web site and he just laughs at you and walks away.

Horoscopes By Abbey Wieman

* Aries: Your forceful manner makes waves in the workplace. Keep your opinions to yourself this month and you will be a lot happier from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your personal life blossoms when an old friend comes back into your life later in the month. Leo and Sagittarius play important roles.

Answer: Mr. Polacek

* Taurus: Your strong, steady nature will keep you calm during a tumultuous month at work. You won’t fall prey to co-workers’ worries. However, it’s a different story when it comes to romance. An evening with that special someone will allow you to open up and let your emotions show. * Gemini: You’ll feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster when it comes to family this month. Relatives will be spending a lot of time with you and sharing their true feelings. Don’t hold your emotions in. Venting them will help bring you back to an even keel. Look to friends for relaxation. * Cancer: Bask in the glory at work this month as you successfully complete a difficult project. Your superiors will be impressed. Your social life improves and your phone won’t stop ringing. Friends you haven’t heard from in quite a long time will be in touch. Taurus and Gemini are involved. * Leo: Your outgoing personality is a hit with superiors at work. They need someone to go after the heavy hitters and it very well could be you. Your loyalty to a good friend could put you in a difficult situation this month. Don’t lose someone close to you just because you’re feeling impetuous. * Virgo: Even though it may be hard for you, you’re going to have to sit still when it comes to a family event this month. Let relatives make the plans and only give your input if asked. It all will work out for the best. A friend will look to you for advice later in the month. Try not to be judgmental. * Libra: Don’t let work get you down this month. It’s only a job; so many more important things go on after 5 p.m. Romance blossoms later in the month. You’ll be swept off your feet when you least expect it by someone whom you never thought could interest you. Gemini and Aries are involved. * Scorpio: You know who you are and what you can do, so don’t be a showoff at work early in the month. It can make you look foolish in front of your boss. Family matters are of prime importance this month. Show loved ones how much you care — even if they do drive you crazy at times. * Sagittarius: Don’t let a mistake at work get you down late in the month. Just explain yourself and correct the error. You don’t lie very well, so don’t try it. Your family ties grow stronger this month. As for romance, you’re riding a wave of excitement. Enjoy it and start thinking about the future. * Capricorn: Keep your shoulder to the wheel at work this month. Don’t let

petty arguments among co-workers distract you. A close friend will need your help. Give him or her support. However, stand your ground when he or she makes a ludicrous request. You’ll be thanked for it later. * Aquarius: Don’t be a follower at work this month. Now this is your chance to take the lead and show everyone what you’re capable of. A loved one will seem aloof this month, but don’t overreact. He or she just needs to be alone for a little while. Respect his or her wishes. You’ll be close again soon. * Pisces: Life is your stage this month — make your mark wherever you go. However, don’t let your satiric nature go overboard. Remember to respect other people’s feelings. Show compassion to a friend in need later in the month. He or she is counting on you for advice.

Valentine’s Day Facts MaLeaha Semerad

--Around 15% of U.S. women are believed to send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day. --In the Middle Ages, men and women used to draw

names from a bowl to see who their valentine would be. --Sweden is the only country that does not celebrate Valentine's Day. --The girls during Medieval times used to eat strange food items, as it was believed that by doing so, they would dream of their future spouse or lover. --Over 50 million roses are given on the Valentine's Day each year, red being the most popular color. --Today, an “X” on a card or letter represents a kiss. This practice has its origins in medieval times, when those who could not write would sign documents with an “X.” How did this practice become associated with a kiss? The signer would kiss the “X” to show their sincerity.

--Sweethearts candies weren't always the shape of the heart in each box. In the beginning, other shapes that were included in a box were postcards, horseshoes, watches, and baseballs.

Movie Reviewer By Faith Molacek

“Zero Dark Thirty” is definitely an American celebration for a movie. This film tells about the story of the killing of Al Qaeda’s leader, Osama Bin Laden. It’s about a CIA operative named Maya who tries to uncover the whereabouts of Bin Laden. She has been investigating for several years on this terrorist ever since the attacks against the U.S. on September 11th 2001. So in 2011, she hopes her work pays off when a U.S. Navy Seal team is sent to kill or capture Bin Laden. This movie is a drama, thriller, and even a historic movie. It was given a star rating of 7/10, according to www.imdb.com. The films title is given its name because it’s a military slang for a time in the early hours of the morning before dawn since the hunting of Bin Laden was between midnight and two o’clock in the morning.

Senior Tribute By Abbey Wieman

Nathan Bazata

Birthday: July 15, 1994

Nickname: Nate, Baby Nate

Favorite Movie: “Warrior”

Favorite Song: “Green Tractor” By Jason Aldean

Favorite Color: Green

What are yours plans for after high

school? Attend the University of Iowa to play

football, undecided major

If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be? Tasmanian Devil KC Heimann Birthday: February 15, 1995 Nickname: Stacy, Kim’s child, Kace Favorite Movie: “8 Seconds” Favorite Song: “Wanted” by Hunter Hayes, and “Every Storm Runs Out of Rain” By Gary Alan Favorite Color: Camo What are yours plans for after high school? Attend Midland to play volleyball, undecided major If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be? Jesse from Toy Story

Suduko By Emily Brichacek

Valentine's Day Word Search

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