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National Honors Society runs back with the Jingle Jog 2018

11/22/2018

By: Caroline Otten

On December 15, 2018, the NHHS National Honors Society (NHS) will be hosting the Fifth Annual Jingle Jog 2018. The race will be held at New Haven Elementary School. The race is 3.1 miles, starting at the elementary school, going up and down through the streets of New Haven, and ending back at the school.

The race will begin at 8 A.M., and NHS members will be handing out water, hot chocolate, cookies, and many more treats that will be provided inside the elementary school cafeteria.

There will be awards handed out to the first overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top three male and female finishers in the age divisions of 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. There will also be special prizes awarded to the Ugliest Christmas Sweater, Most Festive Holiday Attire, and Best Group/Couple Attire.

This year, all proceeds will benefit All-Abilities Athletics and New Haven graduate Melanie Duvall.

The NHS members were asked what they are looking forward to most at this year’s Jingle Jog. “This is my first time doing it, so I am super excited to do it as a whole! Also, I love anything with Christmas,” replied Lydia Otten, junior.

They were also asked what role they are playing and who is helping them. Senior Kamryn Poe said, “I helped design the racing logo for this year’s Jingle Jog. Martin Lewis and Meagan Holtmeyer helped me with this, and together we made it. Last year, I also dressed as Santa Claus for the race, so we will see who is Santa this year. They will have a fun role!”

Register by November 30th to be guaranteed a race shirt. If you would like more information on the race or want to participate, entry forms are available in the middle and high school office and the elementary office. They also can be printed at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rp7mgK3H20P44UYpUniu6lHi1K6JPnRH/view

Online registration is available at this link: https://racesonline.com/events/jingle-jog-5k-run-walk

NHS members hope to see many people out there Saturday morning to enjoy a day of running and walking.

New Haven students share their thoughts on the recent election poll

11/21/2018

By: J. Graham Hill

On November 6, the NHHS Student Council volunteered to help work the election polls. These students, even those who weren’t old enough to vote themselves, were able to experience something incredible-- something Mrs. Schlafer has been encouraging them to take part in since they walked into this school as freshmen.

Of those who took part in the recent survey, everyone but one said that they will continue to be actively involved in the political world. The one who didn’t report that they would stay involved said they would try to stay involved in some way.

The students helped to hand out “I voted” stickers, pens, and ballots. Although it may not seem like much, the students are proud of their involvement.

The students weren’t all working at one voting station however. Senior Lexi Oetterer and senior Kamryn Poe were at City Hall. Senior Claire Laune worked in Berger. Junior Lauren Hoerstkamp volunteered at the Assumption Catholic Church with senior Joseph Rethemeyer. The New Haven Fire House is were junior McKenzie Pecaut volunteered.

All of the students can agree that they loved helping people and experiencing the other side of the voting experience; however, there are some other aspects the kids enjoyed.

Joseph Rethemeyer talked about his hour-long lunch break, while Lauren Hoerstkamp said she enjoyed having Joseph with her otherwise “it could have been really, really boring.”

In a recent poll, the teachers at New Haven stressed the importance of voting and being politically active.

History teacher John Tucker said, “It is important because the elected officials and state laws are decided on by voters and can have a major impact on all of us. It is one of our greatest rights because it gives us a voice in the government.”

Later Mr. Tucker added, “The League of Women's voters has a very good website that explains the ballot measures and candidates’ positions. The St. Louis Post Dispatch and Washington Missourian also have resources and voter guides they publish around election time.”

Industrial technology teacher Caleb Gortney stated, “I believe that voting is important because it is the voice and power of the people. Voting is a privilege and gives the people a chance to change things they don't necessarily see fit for our state/country. Politics/Government are very important because it is the basis of our society. Our country is run by the government and it's our job to make sure that the people and the country are in its best interests.”

Mr. Gortney also suggested getting information from both parties while doing your own research.

“Being active in the government is important for many reasons,” Mandy Koch, the foreign language teacher and band director, started. “A few include: exercising your right as an American, understanding how politics relate to you and others outside this country, being able to speak intelligently about our policies and how voting works in general. Being involved in the government is just like being involved in school. It is an opportunity that one should take but it is not something you have to do. And just like at school, if you want to be involved it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of how to do so. Students can talk to people who are involved now and realize that, like how we learn about many things, the internet is always a great tool if you are using reliable sources.”

Science teacher Mike Hagedorn shared that he understands that everyone has a busy schedule and doesn’t always have the time. However, he still encourages everyone to make the time.

Another science teacher Wendy Oelrichs stated that students should, “Take one of Mrs. Schlafer's classes! She does an excellent job of teaching students how to politically educate themselves.”

As you can see, the students are making an effort to be active members of not only our community, but the political world, which couldn’t have made their teachers, families, and community prouder. Keep up the great work, students, and remember to get registered!

Ornament making at Scenic Regional New Haven

11/20/2018

Students share their feelings about Thanksgiving

11/20/2018

By: Angela Kuhlmann

Almost everyone knows the story of the Pilgrims coming to America by sailing on the Mayflower to Plymouth Rock. Thanksgiving, to most families, is more than a historical holiday. They come together to spend time with each other, some with family members spanning from all over the United States. What follows is what some students do during Thanksgiving and how they feel about this holiday.

When asked how she felt about Thanksgiving, Grace Allgaier, a junior, said, “It’s a time to give thanks for all the things you have in life.” Grace says she usually runs a 5k in the morning of Thanksgiving and spends the rest of the day with family.

Zachary Groner, a sophomore, said, “It’s a time to spend with family that you don’t get to see very often. We watch football and eat food all day.”

Destiny Lafferty, a junior, does many things with her family on Thanksgiving. “We go to Uncle Rodney’s garage. We get to see all of my family that lives in Missouri and out of state. I get to see my grandma Melvia, who is ninety years old, who I get to see very little, except on Thanksgiving. We sit and eat around one or two in the afternoon. Everybody brings a dish that they made or bought.”

Destiny continued: “After we eat, we usually play games. The little kids play a small game of bowling, while the adults and teenagers play games, like the card game of Spoons, and other fun games. We do a lot, but it’s all about spending time with each other.”

Ariana Ribera, a sophomore, said, “I go to Chicago and I go to my mom’s side of the family, then I go to my dad’s. We don’t do anything special, besides eat food and spend time with each other.”

Lydia Otten, a junior, discussed, “My family typically either stays home for Thanksgiving and we invite my mom's parents over or we travel to the Lake of the Ozarks for a big Otten Thanksgiving. Such a fun time!”

She went on, saying that she will get to see her aunt, uncle, and cousins that live in Chicago.

These are some of the things that the students at NHHS do with their families on Thanksgiving. On behalf of the staff and students of New Haven High School, we hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!

FBLA members participate in drive-by-raking

11/20/2018

By: Grace Allgaier

On November 7th, FBLA members participated in drive-by-raking. Drive-by-raking is a community service for FBLA members. During drive-by-raking, members go around in groups and rake the yards of New Haven citizens.

There was a total of six groups of members that participated in this. Each group raked two to three yards. The members would rake and gather the leaves, then take them to the lumber yard in New Haven. After a group was done with their yards, they went and helped other groups until every yard was raked.

Mrs. Anderson, the supervisor for FBLA, said, “I’ve been doing it for three years. However, FBLA has participated for a number of years before me. I’m just continuing it.”

Mrs. Anderson was asked what her favorite part of drive-by-raking is. She responded, “One of my favorite things is that it allows students to participate with other students they normally don’t interact with. Like seniors working with freshmen. I also think that any community service a student can do gives them a sense of pride.”

When asked what their favorite part of drive-by-raking was, Daniel Huff, sophomore FBLA member, said, “My favorite part is helping people and doing good things for the community.”

Matthew Otten, another FBLA member, was asked if he had any suggestions for teenagers who might participate in drive-by-raking in the future. He said, “Put all of your heart into it. Don’t just go half way.”

Keep raking, FBLA!

NHHS students discuss Thanksgiving traditions

11/20/2018

By: Bernabe Ribera

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and be with the people you love. With Thanksgiving coming up just around the corner and a lot of people waiting to devour a family feast, a Google form was sent out to some students, asking them about their Thanksgiving traditions. Here are some of the things a few students have said.

When asked if there are any special traditions their family likes to do, Diana Ribera, senior, responded with, “It's not very special, but we go around the table before eating and tell each other what we are thankful for.”

“Once the kids reach an age where they can safely help in the kitchen, we teach them how to start cooking the Thanksgiving feast. As of now, my niece and nephew are far too young to be in the kitchen, so the cooking is up to my sisters and me,” replied Callie Weatherly, senior.

Lexi Oetterer, senior, said, “My dad, my sister, and I go on our annual squirrel drive. That means that we just go out to our hunting stand and shoot squirrels.”

“My family all gets together and we play games and then eat delicious food!” responded Mikayla Maloney, senior.

Elsie McNabb, senior, stated, “We always go to the Bottoms or our property and shoot our guns for Thanksgiving and Christmas.”

Alex Trentmann replied with, “We just go over to my grandma's house and watch football.”

They then shared their favorite thing about their traditions.

Diana Ribera replied with, “I like that we can tell each other what we are thankful for. It's a simple thing that means a lot to all of us.”

Lexi Oetterer replied with, “I get to spend time with my dad and sister, doing something that we love.”

Mikayla Maloney said, “I love when my family comes all together-- it's a great time to catch up with each other!”

“I love being there with my family and my friends that decide to go, and I get to drive my grandpa's truck, which is my favorite thing,” responded Elsie McNabb.

“I like how we start passing on the recipes as soon as we can. Because of that tradition, I knew how to roast a turkey and make all of the sides by the time I was in middle school; although, I didn't start cooking it on my own till high school,” replied Callie Weatherly.

Some families have had traditions for a long time, and NHHS students commented on how long they have had their family traditions.

“I think my dad has done the squirrel drive since he was a kid, and then my sister and I just tagged along when we were old enough to hunt,” responded Lexi Oetterer.

Elsie McNabb replied with, “I've done this since I was five, but everyone else has done it for as long as I can remember.”

Lastly, the students were asked if there are any special places they go during Thanksgiving.

Diana Ribera said, “We don't really go anywhere special. We mostly stay at one of our family members’ houses. We do though go to Chicago most of the time.”

Callie Weatherly responded by saying, “For as long as I know, we have always had our celebrations at my Aunt Niccole's house, since she was the one teaching my sisters and me the family recipes.”

It sounds like there are many unique ways families celebrate Thanksgiving. Hopefully everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

Hunter Lensing named New Haven High School November Student of the Month.

11/19/2018

New Haven High School has announced Hunter Lensing as the November Student of the Month. Hunter is the son of Mark and Dedra Lensing. At NHHS, Hunter is a member of the marching band and pep band. When he is not at school, Hunter enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. After high school, Hunter plans to attend IUOE Local 513 Operates, Engineering program in Silex and then pursue a career as a heavy equipment operator.

Julia Faris named November Student of the Month

11/19/2018

New Haven Middle School has announced Julia Faris as the November Student of the Month. Julia is the daughter of Mike and Carrie Faris. At NHMS, Julia participates in marching band, basketball, track and field, and is a member of Student Council. When she is marching or playing sports, Julia enjoys to read. After high school, Julia plans to go to college and either be a physical therapist or an author….maybe even both.

FOR PRESS RELEASE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NOVEMBER 19, 2018

11/19/2018

On November 13, 2018 the Franklin County Sheriff's Office received information identifying a male subject that has been stealing the Boy Scouts of America food drive donations from residences in the Lonedell area for the last 4 to 5 years. On the morning of November 17, 2018 the Sheriff's Office received a call from a local BSA scout master collecting donations from the Lonedell area. He reported confronting the male suspect who left in a vehicle at a high rate of speed, almost striking the scout master with his vehicle. The vehicle description was given to Missouri State Highway Patrol and Franklin County deputies that were in the area and the vehicle was located in the 1400 block of Wardfield Road. The suspect was observed near the vehicle and detained. During the investigation, the stolen food items and two old BSA scout master shirts were located inside the residence. The food items, which are donated to local food pantries, were photographed and turned over to the actual scout master. The male subject was taken into custody for stealing the donated items. A warrant was issued on the suspect, identified as Eddie Lee Powers Jr, age 51 from Robertsville for misdemeanor Stealing and Assault 4th degree. Bond was set at $1000 cash or surety.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

NHHS students discuss their thoughts on this year’s Firefest

11/19/2018

By: Zachary Groner

The annual New Haven Firefest was held downtown on the 2nd and 3rd of November. For many students, Firefest is one of the biggest events in New Haven. Firefest brings in many people from all over. It includes fire dancers, food and beverages, art shows, House of Fire and Ice, Burning Man, and many more events.

The students were asked what their favorite part about Firefest was.

“My favorite part about Firefest is that you can walk around with your friends and watch amazing things,” replied Grace White.

Barbara McDaris said, “Hanging out with friends.”

Lauralie Grater added, “Watching the Burning Man and spending time with my family.”

Next, the students were asked what their feelings were towards the food variety.

Grace White answered, “The food variety could improve because we need to see some new food options.”

“I missed the ‘Hillbilly Philly Cheese Steaks,’ but other than that, everything is perfect,” answered Carter Moeckli.

Ashlyn Beckmann said, “Great, but I feel like everything was a bit pricey.”

Finally, the students were asked why they would recommend this event to somebody else.

“I would recommend Firefest to somebody else because it is [an] amazing experience,” answered Grace White.

Ashlyn Beckmann added, “It is a great time-- just get out with friends, have lots of fun, and enjoy yourself.”

Barbara McDaris commented, “It is very fun and only occurs once a year.”

Firefest is a very big event in New Haven, and it seems to get bigger every year. Everybody is excited to see how it grows in the future and continues to bring excitement to our community.

Students discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods

11/19/2018

By: Hannah Knoppe

As Thanksgiving break rolls around the corner, students at New Haven High School were asked about their favorite Thanksgiving foods.

A poll was conducted to determine which Thanksgiving dish would rank most popular among our student body. As the results show, a large part of students stated that their favorite food was pumpkin pie. Ringing in a close second was mashed potatoes, and a close third was stuffing. More so, other students mentioned that they loved green bean casserole and macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs on top.

Students were then asked who made the best of their favorite dish, and the answers were broad, but a majority stated that their grandmother was the best cook; however, a few honorable mentions are mothers, aunts, and siblings.

Then, students were asked what dish they couldn’t go the holiday without; senior Julia Unnerstall commented, “Turkey of course! What is Thanksgiving without it!?”

Junior Lydia Otten proclaimed, “If there is no turkey, I am not eating anything, because then it is really not a Thanksgiving meal without the turkey!”

Senior Callie Weatherly stated, “The turkey is what makes the entire meal. Yeah, normally people favor one of the side dishes, but what is Thanksgiving without the main dish?”

It’s safe to say, among the various responses recorded, students were most passionate about the importance of the turkey in a Thanksgiving feast.

Have an abundant, blessed, and turkey-filled Thanksgiving this 2018, NHHS!

New Haven Elementary teachers voice their thoughts on the A+ Program

11/18/2018

By: Lydia Otten

The New Haven School District offers an A+ Program to all of its high schoolers. They can complete their 50 hours by helping during summer school or during the school year at the elementary school. The A+ Program allows high schoolers to interact with younger students and get a feel for being in an elementary classroom.

A recent survey was sent out to all of the elementary teachers, Principal Kasi Meyer, and Mr. Doug Peirick, A+ coordinator and high school counselor. They were asked a series of questions consisting of their thoughts on the benefits of the program, their favorite part of it, and anything students have done to stick out to them.

Mr. Peirick talked about his thoughts on the program. “I think it is a great program that is designed to help students pay for part of their college education.”

Mrs. Jana Albers, one of the first grade teachers, commented, “I think it's a Win-Win opportunity for the participant, the teacher, and the students in the classroom.”

Mrs. Kimberly Monzyk, reading recovery and early literacy teacher, said, “I think it is a great program and it's such a wonderful opportunity for students. It was not a thing when I graduated from high school, but it was for my sisters and they benefited greatly!”

Ms. Kate Unnerstall, 6th grade teacher, talked about the benefits of the program: “The high school students receive the benefits of a cheaper education in college, plus they have the experience of helping younger students. The elementary students receive the benefit of possible one-on-one support with questions or difficulties they may be having.”

She also continued, saying, “My favorite part is [when] the older kids and the younger kids sometimes build a relationship with each other.”

Mrs. Kerri Otten, 2nd grade teacher, also gave her opinions about the program: “I think it is a Win-Win for the teachers, students, and the high schoolers. The teachers get extra help in the classroom, the younger students get the one-on-one help from the high schoolers, and the high schoolers get the experience of being in the classroom. I have been fortunate enough to have my own kids as my cadets. I like having them there because it lets me spend time during the day with them and I get to boss them around.”

Mrs. Melissa Frick, 6th grade teacher, voiced her opinion by saying, “Students can save a significant amount of money by using A+ money in college. For students who are interested in an education major, being an A+ cadet can be a great experience.”

When Mrs. Kasi Meyer, elementary principal, was asked about the benefits of the program she talked about how the students have high standards and they have to maintain them to earn the full benefits of the program.

The last question asked was about if there was anything high school students have done in the program that stuck out to them. Most of the teachers gave general stories of students building relationships with others and just jumping into help where needed, but there were a couple of teachers that gave answers that were a little different.

Mrs. Tammy Beers, 2nd grade teacher, said she likes “Seeing high school students really connect with elementary students. High school students going above and beyond what is expected of them. Bringing elementary students ‘treats’ for holidays.”

Mrs. Otten voiced, “My favorite is when the high school students come into the classroom and help out even when it is not expected of them, especially during Christmas parties. I also like when the high school students build relationships with the younger students or when the younger students see the high school students out in the community and see them as a friend because they are happy to see them.”

As you can see, the elementary teachers are very fond of this program, and some say it is a great program to join. Keep up the great work, New Haven.

Cross Country athletes share their season

11/17/2018

By: Alex Trentmann

With the end of Cross Country already here, students go on to other sports, prepare for the next season, or just use the time they have for recovery. In this season the varsity boys won 3rd at State and girls achieved 4th at Districts.

The team was asked what they thought of the season all together, and senior Martin Lewis said, “Man, it was stressful. Everyone was freaking out over us moving to Class 2. We were just Class 1 champions and were hoping to go back to back.”

“I am really proud of all of us for working hard this season and achieving things together. I am really happy on how I pushed myself more this season and that I myself became a stronger runner,” replied sophomore Caroline Otten.

The next question brought up to the athletes was what their favorite moments from the season were, and freshman Logan Williams responded with, “Obviously getting third at state, and winning a few meets at the beginning of the year. I had some fun times on the bus ride back from those meets as well.”

Junior Grace Allgaier replied, “I loved getting to run as a pack this year-- even if we didn't get out of districts, most of us were close to each other throughout the entire race.”

The cross country team then discussed what they were proud of achieving this season, and sophomore Caroline Otten answered with, “I am proud of getting to be one of the top runners this season. I'm proud of the PR's I have gotten this year and helping the girls on the team work harder in our runs in workouts this season.”

“This season I improved my mile time and my overall time too,” replied junior Lauralie Grater.

Since this is the last year of high school Cross Country for all of the seniors, they were asked what they will miss most about the sport, and Tim Madden answered, “I will definitely miss the team. I’ve been through so much with them and it saddens me that I will not be running with them anymore.”

“I will miss those who I have run with during my time in Cross Country. They always made running fun, and had helped me get through the pain of running,” said Alexander Trentmann.

Martin Lewis replied, “The closeness of the team. You really bond with people when you have to go through such physical and mental difficulties that we go through in cross country.”

Congratulations on the varsity boys achieving 3rd place at State and to Joseph Rethemeyer and Emma McIntyre achieving All State Honors. To those who participated in Cross Country, it was a great season for all and good luck in your other sports!

Fitzgerald Tom Carey SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 ~ NOVEMBER 14, 2018 (AGE 57)

11/16/2018

Fitzgerald Tom Carey, 54, of Leslie, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home.
Fitzgerald was born in Lyon, Missouri on September 5, 1961, a son of Thomas A. & Irma L. (Blaue) Carey.
He is survived by his mother Irma of Leslie, a son Patrick Carey, of Union, and other relatives.
No services will be held at this time.

New Haven residents talk about Harry Potter celebration

11/16/2018

By: Destiny Lafferty

A celebration was held for Harry Potter's twentieth birthday on Thursday, November 8, at the Scenic Regional Library in New Haven, Missouri. There were snacks, games, and giveaways.

On June 26, 1997, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was published. If you have not heard of the Harry Potter books, they describe the adventures of a young wizard named Harry Potter. As a baby, Harry defeated a dark wizard named Voldemort. Sadly, he lost his parents on the same night. When he turned eleven, Harry was able to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Every year, Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione go on many different adventures while trying to study the school’s course materials.

At Scenic Regional Library’s celebration, fans of the books could come and get “sorted” by the Sorting Hat as well as get a pencil wand with a list of spells. The wands that were given out were replicas of the characters’ wands. Fans were also able to do a scavenger hunt with the Marauder’s Map, get his or her fortune told, and try some Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans. People of all ages came to enjoy the festivities.

According to the staff working the celebration, they loved seeing everyone who dressed up. Joe, a staff member, liked being able to interact with all the other Harry Potter fans.

Mrs. Oelrichs, science teacher at New Haven high school, thought that the crafts were amazing and was happy that her daughter was having fun.

Sydney Grubb, sorted into Gryffindor House, commented, “All the magic is super cool to me.” She considers herself obsessed with Harry Potter, and her favorite character is Hermione Granger.

Emily Knoppe, of Hufflepuff House, reported loving the snacks at the celebration. Attendees were given some edible wands and butterbeer. Emily considers Dumbledore's Army to be better than Voldemort's Death Eaters.

Angela Kuhlmann, also a Hufflepuff, commented, “I thought that the celebration was pretty neat.” Angela has only watched the first two movies but considered them to be interesting.

The birthday celebration at the library in New Haven was one of many celebrations that happened all around the world. Thank you to the staff at the library for giving everyone a memorable experience.

2nd and 3rd grade Fall Concert honors veterans

11/15/2018

By: Lydia Otten

The 2nd and 3rd graders dressed in their red, white, and blue, then lined up in their order to prepare to sing to their loved ones on Thursday, November 8th. With lots of talking, the students said they were nervous, happy, and excited. Once 7 o’clock rolled around, they took their places and prepared to sing for the crowd with big smiles on their faces.

Mrs. Katherine Taylor began the night with an introduction. She talked about how that night’s theme was “Songs of America,” and the songs sung would be about the flag, the military, and our country. She then proceeded to instruct the crowd to rise while they sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” and a “Pledge Rap.”

After everyone was seated, Jase Jones, 3rd grader, read a poem called “Our Flag Flies High.” The next songs that followed were “Blue and Red and White,” “My Flag,” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

Next, Lucas Wray, 3rd grader, recited a poem named “Honor our Military.” The songs that were sung after were “Proud of our Veterans” and “In Service Of.”

Then, “A Memorial Day Poem” was read by 3rd grader Dylan Baker. One song was sung afterwards, and it was “A Candle for Remembering.”

Finally, the last poem read was “The Heart of America,” read by Katie Warmbrodt, 3rd grader. The last two songs of the night were “This Land is Your Land” and “America the Beautiful.” Once the songs were over, the crowd gave the students a standing ovation.

Mrs. Taylor was asked a few questions concerning the students’ performance.

She was asked how the performance went, and she said, “Overall, I believe that the kids who sang in the concert did a fantastic job. They put a lot of their heart in this year's concert.”

She was also asked about if she had any nerves, and she commented, “Yes, I get very nervous before every concert. I worry about whether or not I am missing something, or if something goes wrong. I also get nervous speaking in front of large crowds.”

Finally, she talked about how she felt after the performance: “At the end of the concert, I felt proud. I am proud of all the hard work the kids did in preparing for the concert and of their performance itself.”

Congratulations on the well-done performance to Mrs. Taylor and the 2nd and 3rd graders. Keep up the great work!

TV Studio class heads to St. Louis for a field trip

11/14/2018

By: Diana Ribera

Every month, the TV Studio class watches a movie, and this month on November 5th, they were able to go to St. Louis to watch this month’s movie. The students that went on the field trip were Oliver Garren, Emilee Hinten, Alexander Trentmann, Diana Ribera, Megan Boehmer, Haylee Struckhoff, and Brooke Elliott. The students went to The Gathering in Maplewood, Jimmy John’s, Kakao Chocolate in Maplewood, and Plaza Frontenac.

When asked why they went, Mrs. Borcherding, teacher of the TV Studio class, said, “It was part of the St. Louis International Film Festival. We've attended for the past few years. The festival has a great program called the Georgia Frontiere Cinema for Students Program, and they offer free film screenings for St. Louis-area students (grades 1-12).”

The students and Mrs. Borcherding were asked where their favorite place was, and Mrs. Borcherding stated, “I love movies at Plaza Frontenac. It's a very nice little theatre.”

Senior Diana Ribera said, “My favorite place was Jimmy John’s because I’ve never been there. It was yummy!”

Senior Alex Trentmann said, “Plaza Frontenac, because the French film we watched was very funny and was very engaging.”

They were then questioned on what their favorite moment was, and Alex Trentmann said, “[My] favorite moment was when we had to pull up in an old, white Chevy Suburban because our teacher's keys to her van were taken by her husband.”

Diana Ribera responded with, “My favorite moment was when Emilee and I were sitting in the theater, there were some students talking in French to their teacher. Emilee and I just looked at each other in confusion and slight shock since we weren’t expecting that, even though we were going to see a French film.”

Mrs. Borcherding stated, “Aside from the movies that we viewed, I'd say that my favorite memory was taking the high school students through Neiman Marcus so that they could check out the designer clothes, shoes, and purses.”

Lastly, they were asked how they felt during the trip, and Mrs. Borcherding said, “Great! Everything went as planned and the movies were great! The movies were incredibly interesting and The Long Shadow altered my views on a few things.”

Alex Trentmann said, “It felt pretty good. I was excited getting out of New Haven and seeing a bit of STL.”

Diana Ribera stated, “I was happy throughout the field trip. It was a little chilly in the morning but later in the day it was pretty sunny with a slight cold breeze here and there. It was a great field trip.”

Hope all the students of the TV Studio class enjoyed their field trip to St. Louis and learned from the movies they saw!

Students in child development class discuss their thoughts on the field trip

11/13/2018

By: Addison Tolar

New Haven High School’s child development class took their annual field trip to Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, on November 5th. The students who went included McKenzie Overschmidt, Paige Remillard, Adrian McDaris, Jenna Haeffner, Keerstin Mason, Autumn Harvey, Vanessa Vallejo, Haleigh Nicholas, Brande Kubiak, Chloe Kearney, and Savanna Hanna.

“While on the trip, we see an obstetrician, pediatrician, and we get a tour of the labor and delivery floor. I took 11 students from my class this year,” said Mrs. Miller when asked what they did this year on the trip.

When the students were asked if they enjoyed the trip, all of them said they did. Savanna Hanna, junior, stated, “I did enjoy the trip.”

The students seemed to have many favorites about the trip, one student stating, “My favorite thing about the trip was seeing three babies getting tested when we came out of one of the rooms.”

Many people say that field trips can give students extra enrichment in classes. When asked if the field trip was a good chance for extra enrichment in the child development class, Savanna Hanna commented, “I believe that this is beneficial for the child development class, and any other child development class. This gives you a lot more information and gives you an ‘insight’, or a sneak peek, I guess you could say, of what the future has to come. Being able to actually see it instead of just talking about it in a classroom really helps out with learning. It's also just a super fun way to learn more things.”

When questioned if any of the students who attended would recommend the trip or go again, everyone said they definitely would, with Savanna Hanna, junior, stating, “I would recommend going on this trip. It's a really fun experience and you learn a lot of things.”

It seems this field trip has a positive impact on many students, with all the students asked saying they really enjoyed it and that they learned a lot from it. Can’t wait to see what next year’s child development class has to say!

4th annual Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 15th

11/12/2018

National Honor Society is hosting the 4th annual Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 15th. This year's proceeds will benefit All Abilities Athletics and a local family in need.

Register by November 30th to guarantee a race t-shirt. Forms can be printed here or picked up in the middle/high school and elementary school offices.

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New Haven students are finding their place in the school

11/12/2018

By: Kamryn Poe

Clubs are finally in full swing here at New Haven High and have already started doing huge things for our school and community. New Haven High offers a wide selection of clubs, including FBLA, FCCLA, NHS, StuCo, FCA, and SCA. Being in a school with about 200 students, these clubs get most people involved.

“I think my favorite club would be NHS because it does more for you in the long run, and it gives you the opportunities that other clubs can't,” Alexis Sidwell replied.

“FCCLA, because I love the field trips we take every year. I feel like it brings all of the classes closer together,” Julia Unnerstall commented.

Tim Madden told me NHS is his favorite club; when asked why, he responded with, “I ate ice cream.”

Each of the clubs here at NHHS stands for something different. National Honors Society is a club that focuses on service in the community and in the school itself. It is for the elite students who work hard for their grades and in their communities.

Family, Community, Career Leaders of America is a club made to help those in our community; whether it be babysitting teachers’ children or holding stuffed animal drives, FCCLA helps in various ways in our local community.

Future Business Leaders of America is a club specifically to help encourage people to join the business world. With competitions held for our district, this club takes pride in readying people for the real world.

Fellow Christian Athletes is a club for athletes who are a part of the Christian faith. They hold events and accept people for their beliefs and encourage them in all their sports activities.

Student Council is a club made for leaders of this school, for people who are willing to do what is needed to build school spirit.

Shamrock Conservation Association is a club made to help our environment, to help clean the earth, and to make it a healthier place for everyone.

What do all these clubs have in common? These clubs help everyone find a place in the school. Or, at least give options for students. Clubs are a place that gives people something to work hard at, a chance to be a better you. If you want to help the community, clean the parks, or just be surrounded by good people, join one of the clubs above.

New Haven Cross Country runs to State

11/12/2018

By: Caroline Otten

“Go, go, go!”, said the people on the side of the course as they cheered on the Varsity Cross Country boys and one Varsity girl, Emma McIntyre, at the State Cross Country meet. The 2018 Cross Country State meet was held at Oak Hills Golf Course Center in Jefferson City, on Saturday, November 3, with the Shamrocks running in Class 2. The boys team finished their day bringing home a third place trophy.

The Shamrocks also left the meet with two All-State runners, senior Joseph Rethemeyer and sophomore Emma McIntyre. Joseph Rethemeyer finished 12th with a time of 17:48. Emma McIntyre finished 16th with a time of 21:31.

After the meet, the athletes were asked how they felt they ran at State. Freshman Logan Williams simply replied with, “Good!”

Most of the other athletes replied with just saying okay or alright. They were then asked how they felt the team competed.

Senior Joseph Rethemeyer responded, “Pretty well-- I'm very happy with 3rd and don't think we under-performed.”

“No one really ran as fast as they normally do, but that was due to the conditions we ran in and the difficulty of the course,” expressed senior Martin Lewis.

With State being the last Cross Country race that the seniors ran, they were asked how they felt running their last race. Martin Lewis said, “Relieved, but I'm [going to] miss it.”

“Thankful, I've put my body through a lot of pain and I'm glad it's all over,” answered Joseph Rethemeyer.

Senior Tim Madden expressed his feelings with just saying there was relief for him.

The athletes were then questioned if the race was challenging, due to the school being moved up to Class 2. “The difference between Class 1 and 2 is mainly the depth of teams. The top Class 1 teams are just as good as some of the top Class 2 teams. It's just that there are more fast schools in Class 2 than in Class 1,” replied senior Martin Lewis.
Senior Joseph Rethemeyer said, “Yes, the teams are much stronger and there are a lot more competitive athletes.”

The final question asked was what their favorite memory was about State this year.

Freshman Logan Williams answered, “Getting third.” The rest of the athletes replied with saying their favorite memory was simply finishing.

Congratulations, Shamrocks, on a great finish to your Cross Country season!

New Haven students share their favorite brands and styles

11/11/2018

By: J. Graham Hill

Here at New Haven, our students like many different clothing brands, accessories, and shoe brands. Shoes were the most talked about topic in a recent poll sent out.

The top favorite shoe brands at NHHS according to the poll are:

Jordans
Nike
Converse

For many, though, it isn’t just about the brand. There are several favored shoes within each brand. For instance, senior Alex Trentmann’s favorite shoe is the Jordan Retro Ones. Square-toe boots are the kind Johnna Bloch, junior, favors. Jordan 12's "Chinese New Year" is the shoe Bernabe Ribera, junior, prefers.

When it comes to clothing brands, the top favorite among students is-- Nike.

According to students’ responses, some of the other favored brands include:

North Face
Columbia
Adidas
American Eagle
Levi’s

There are some students, however, that don’t shop based on a particular brand. They prefer to look for things that are comfortable or fit into a certain color or look.

As said by Callie Weatherly, senior, “I'm not too picky about brands of clothing. As long as I have something to wear that's comfortable, I'm happy.”

When talking about Columbia and North Face, Hannah Knoppe said, “I love the style of clothing both of these brands offer! I like the type of clothing they provide; they have high-quality sustainable outdoor gear and semi-sportswear clothing, while still looking casual. And they provide styles of clothing that aren't too flashy.”

Alex Trentmann, senior, simply says that Levi’s are comfortable and good-looking.

Other students have reported preferring particular brands for styles, price, selection, and many more.

When talking about accessories in the recent poll, the most used accessory is-- earrings. Other students reported liking rings, necklaces, and hats.

When talking about rings, Bernabe Ribera, junior, says he just “gotta flex.”

On the topic of earrings, Alexis Sidwell, junior, said, “I just always wear them, and once you have them in, you just forget about them.”

“It shows the boldness inside me and makes me more mature,” Keegan Wiedemann, freshman, responded when asked why hats were his favorite.

Destiney Quick, freshman, reported that a necklace with her nickname, Dez, on it was her favorite. When she was asked to explain why, she said, “It's cute, represents me, and it's what my dad gave me before he moved.”

Everyone has that one shirt or pair of pants that they love-- everyone has their own go-to outfit. In the recent poll sent to students, they were asked to share theirs.

Destiney Quick, freshman, shared that her favorite outfit is “shorts, a New Haven shirt, and my white high tops-- Converse of course.”

Alexis Sidwell, junior, simply said, “leggings and a T-shirt,” because she finds it “comfortable and sometimes cute.”

Alex Trentmann, senior, on the other hand, had a more exact go-to. He reported, “Jordan Ones, grey Levi skinny jeans, black Hanes tank top, red flannel over that, my hoodie with roses on the sleeves, five rings, my necklace with a cross, and a grey beanie” being his complete go-to outfit, because it “looks the best on me and is pretty comfy.”

Callie Weatherly, senior, said, “My go-to outfit is shorts and a loose T-Shirt in the warmer months. In the winter, my go-to would have to be leggings, fuzzy socks, and a warm sweater,” because it is “simple and sweet.”

Bernabe Ribera, junior, said, “[I] usually [wear] all black, but occasionally I'd switch it up to a white shirt.”

“A Dr. Pepper T-shirt, Levi jeans, a gray hat, and gray high tops,” Keegan Wiedemann, freshman, reported being his go-to, because “it is casual but stylish.”

As you can see, we have a very stylish group of kids here at New Haven High School. Although the debate over what shoe brand is best hasn’t been settled, we can surely say the students have great taste in clothing.

Students share their thoughts on driving

11/10/2018

By: Destiny Lafferty

Many teens like to be able to get their license at sixteen. This allows them to drive themselves to school, work, and extracurricular activities.

McKenzie Pecaut, junior, has had her license for almost a year. When she first got her license, she was overjoyed to be able to drive herself places. When asked her favorite thing about driving, McKenzie answered, “listening to the radio and driving with the windows down.”

Kamryn Poe, senior, has been driving for two years. When she got her license, she was both nervous and excited. Kamryn commented, “There was a lot of pressure not to do anything dumb while driving, especially since I started [out] with [driving] my dad’s car.” Her favorite thing about driving is having the freedom to be able to go on drives to clear her head.

Julia Unnerstall, senior, has been driving for almost two years. Julia felt freedom and delight when she first got her license. When asked what her favorite thing about driving is, Julia answered, “I love being in control of where I’m going and when I am going to get there.”

Johnna Bloch, junior, has been driving for six months. When Johnna first got her license, she felt excited. Johnna commented, “I couldn’t believe I actually passed and could drive anywhere I please now.” Johnna’s favorite thing about being able to drive is being able to go anywhere and have the ability to listen to music and have fun while just driving around. Johnna mentioned, “I almost hit or get hit about every day [when] I leave my house and come to school. I think it is a sign.”

Claire Laune, senior, has been driving for two years. When Claire first got her license, she felt thrilled about the amount of freedom that she had. When asked what her favorite thing about driving is, Claire answered, “I love to just drive around and listen to music with the windows down.”

Brandon Young, junior, has been driving for two years. When Brandon first got his license, he felt fantastic to be able to finally drive by himself. Brandon’s favorite thing about driving is the speed. A person can get somewhere faster when driving than when they walk or ride a bike.

One of the questions that everyone was asked was if they had ever been in an accident. According to the chart, 66 percent of students from New Haven High School have not been in an accident. About 33 percent of students say that they have been in an accident while they’ve had their license.

Congratulations to everyone who has passed their driver’s test and has gotten their license.

Pot Luck Supper- November 11, 2018, 6pm

11/9/2018

All area veterans are invited to a Potluck (covered dish) supper at American Legion Post 366, New Haven on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th beginning at 6pm.
Come out and enjoy an evening of good food, socializing and entertainment.

The American Legion Family holds this "Buddy Supper" on the day that marked the ending of WWI- the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:00AM when the Armistice was signed.

Thank you, Ruth Peirick, American Legion Auxiliary.

Varsity volleyball girls compete in Districts

11/9/2018

By: Zachary Groner

The New Haven varsity volleyball girls travelled to Montgomery on the 22nd and 24th of October to compete in Districts. New Haven faced North Callaway with a 4-15-1 record in their first game, and won both sets 25-8. Next, New Haven played Montgomery with a 11-8-1 record. Unfortunately, New Haven ended up losing both sets 25-23 and 25-20 and ultimately got eliminated from the tournament.

The team was asked how their overall experience was in Districts this year.

Claire Meyer responded by saying, “It was a lot harder competition this year being moved up to class two, but it was cool seeing how hard we worked and how well we competed against the harder teams.”

McKenzie Pecaut said, “I thought [the matches] went well. And we had some great plays.”

Morgan Branson, “The competition was better this year, but we were still able to work well together.”

Next, the team was asked what advice they would give any upcoming varsity players on preparing themselves for Districts.

Claire Meyer mentioned, “Work hard and have a positive attitude no matter what obstacles you have to face.”

McKenzie Pecaut commented, “Just keep working hard in practice.”

Natalie Pecaut replied, “Never give up. Just keep pushing.”

Finally, the senior volleyball players were asked what their favorite part about Districts was over the past years.

Claire Meyer responded with, “Seeing how Mrs. Hoener really believed in us and how she was really proud of us.”

Congratulations to the volleyball team on the great season!

National Honors Society runs back with the Jingle Jog 2018

New Haven students share their thoughts on the recent election poll

Ornament making at Scenic Regional New Haven

Students share their feelings about Thanksgiving

FBLA members participate in drive-by-raking

NHHS students discuss Thanksgiving traditions

Hunter Lensing named New Haven High School November Student of the Month.

Julia Faris named November Student of the Month

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NHHS students discuss their thoughts on this year’s Firefest

Students discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods

New Haven Elementary teachers voice their thoughts on the A+ Program

Cross Country athletes share their season

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New Haven residents talk about Harry Potter celebration

2nd and 3rd grade Fall Concert honors veterans

TV Studio class heads to St. Louis for a field trip

Students in child development class discuss their thoughts on the field trip

4th annual Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 15th

New Haven students are finding their place in the school

New Haven Cross Country runs to State

New Haven students share their favorite brands and styles

Students share their thoughts on driving

Pot Luck Supper- November 11, 2018, 6pm

Varsity volleyball girls compete in Districts

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