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8th Grade Washington Basketball Tournament Results

9/30/2016

By: Grace Faris and Payton Burkhardt

On Monday, September 26, through Friday, September 30, the eighth grade Washington girls basketball tournament was held at Washington Middle School. The Shamrocks played on Thursday against the Sullivan Lady Eagles.
The Shamrocks won with a score of 28-19. The girls all went home happy with a plaque for consolation that will be placed in a trophy case at the middle school.

Below are photos of the 8th and 7th grade team members and Coach Viehland.
Photo credit: newhavenhigh.zenfolio.com

Middle School Hermann Cross Country Meet

9/30/2016

Hermann Cross-Country Meet

By: Kevin Gallardo and Makenzie Gerling

The Hermann Cross-Country was held on Tuesday, October 5th, at 4:00 pm at the Loutre Shore Golf Club outside of Hermann, Missouri. The girls and boys middle school teams both competed; however, Matthew Otten was unable to run due to a fracture. For the boys, in 9th place was Charlie Roth with a time of 9:48, in 12 place was Logan Williams with a time of 9:53, and in 82nd place was Mitchell Meyer with a time of 14:15. For the girls, in 12th place was Emily Delgado with a time of 11:53, in 17th place was Adison Gale with a time of 12:18, in 40th place was Haleigh Nicholas with a time of 14:11, and in 46th place was Emma Brez with a time of 14:28. Congratulations to all of our athletes!

Coach Hoener's Coach of the Year Ceremony

9/30/2016

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Middle School Funnies

9/30/2016

By: Joseph Malone and August Panhorst

NHHS students wear pregnancy simulators

9/30/2016

By: LeeAnna Linton

New Haven High School’s Child Development class got some new equipment this year. They got RealCare Pregnancy Profile Simulators. The pregnancy simulators replicate the third trimester of pregnancy. By using this learning tool, the class can have discussions on the physical, emotional, and social impacts of pregnancy, life goals, finances, relationships, and more.

Child Development teacher Jamie Miller stated, “The reason I am having my students wear the pregnancy vest is for them to experience the challenges of pregnancy. Anytime I can make an experience hands-on for a student, I feel the most learning takes place. I am very interested to see the reaction of the student body to my Child Development student wearing the pregnancy simulator.”

Each one-size-fits-most vest includes a water bladder to simulate elevated body temperature and fetal movement, a rib constrictor belt to simulate pressure from fetal limbs and difficulty breathing, and a weight bag to simulate bladder pressure. The combined vest simulates 25- to 30-pound weight gains, with shortness of breath, changes in body image, increased fatigue, and difficulty walking, bending over, and sitting down.

A student in the class, Brooklyn Covington, pronounced, “I am really excited to wear the pregnancy simulator, because I know it will prepare me for when I actually have a real baby in my stomach. From this experience, it will solidify that I do not want to get pregnant at a very young age and that I want to start a career before starting a family.”

There are currently eight students in the Child Development class. In the class, you learn that child development is a pattern of change that occurs during the lifespan from birth to adolescence. The study of child development goes through how, when, why, and in what order changes take place during the growth process. Developmental changes occur in a pretty predictable manner, but the rate of the changes is unique to individuals.

Senior Brooke Reed, stated, “I am excited to wear the pregnancy simulator. It is very difficult to understand what it feels like to be 9 months pregnant and I feel as though this would help me understand that feeling. The belly does not look like anything that I was anticipating; however, I think that it will be a good learning experience for those that wish to someday bear a child.”

Each student will have to wear the simulator for an entire school day, and everyone in the class is expected to participate. Following the use of the pregnancy simulators, the class will then move on to using the pregnancy simulator babies.

They will start using the simulators during the first week of October, after they have a parent-signed permission slip.

Good luck, Child Development!

Scenic Regional Library is Looking for Book Sale Volunteers

9/29/2016

NHHS National Blue Ribbon Dance Video

9/29/2016

NHHS was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School one year ago. This video was shared at the NBR ceremony last spring and includes a reenactment of the moment we learned that we had won the award along with fun clips from the students and staff.

New Haven to Host District Softball Next Week

9/29/2016

New Haven High School is set to host the district softball tournament beginning October 5th. All games will be played at Lions Field located in the New Haven City Park.

International "Walk to School" Day is Wednesday, October 5, 2016

9/28/2016

Walkers will depart from the New Haven Lumber parking lot on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:45am. Please arrive between 7:30-7:45am. Any child in grades K-12 is welcome to participate. Complete and return the form below if you plan to participate.

Balloon Glow

9/28/2016

By: Ellie Westermeyer & August Panhorst

The Balloon Glow was held on September 23rd from 6:30-9:30. There were 10 balloons altogether but one had a hole so the they were not able to participate. For food they had walking tacos made by Assumption Church and pulled pork nachos from The Bank of Franklin County. They also had other concessions. Several families participated in the Annual Balloon Glow. New Haven has been hosting the Balloon Glow for about 4 years now and hope to continue the gathering. Every year families come out to enjoy the festivities and have a good time. We hope to see you next year!

Photo credit:Kyle Quick

Washington 8th Grade Basketball Tournament

9/28/2016

By: Grace Faris and Payton Burkhardt

On Monday, September 26, through Friday, September 30, the eighth grade Washington basketball tournament will be held at Washington Middle School. The Lady Shamrocks began the tournament by playing the Union Lady Wildcats on Monday. The Shamrocks sadly lost 37-15. The girls then played the Hermann Bearcats on Tuesday and went home happy after winning 29-22. The Shamrocks will play on Thursday, September 29 against Sullivan or Pacific.

The team consists of all eighth grade players Madison Langenberg, Maya Wideman, Ellie Westermeyer, Casey Baker, Deanna Goodwin, Alyssa Sidwell, Makenzie Gerling, Grace Faris, Brande Kubiak and Payton Burkhardt, and seventh grade players including Mackenzie Wilson, Gracee Flaherty, Ryan Stutzman, Lucy Hoener, Emma Rolfing, Brooke Vedder, and Peyton Sumpter.

NHHS Art Students Win Top Prize in Balloon Race Parade

9/26/2016

Borgholzhausen Monument

9/23/2016

Photos by: LeeAnna Linton and Lauren Gerlemann

The new Borgholzhausen monument has now been moved from downtown New Haven to the New Haven City Park. It is located by Roy Bail Park. It includes four flags and the monument itself. Construction is almost complete, and they are finishing up by planting flowers.

Check out the new monument today and tomorrow when you visit the park for the Balloon Festival this weekend, and appreciate the new beautiful symbol of our far-away sister city.

Papier-mâché president heads roaming the New Haven streets

9/21/2016

By: Diana Ribera

On September 24, the world folk art and crafts students at New Haven High School will be presenting a papier-mâché float for the 2016 Balloon parade.

The world folk art and crafts students have been working on this float since the first day of school. The students of the classroom have had to brainstorm ideas and agree on a design to begin. Some of the ideas they came up with were Mount Rushmore, the Oval Office, or crafting the Declaration of Independence.

The students have been working on the papier-mâché float in the art classroom, with the help of their teacher Mrs. Borcherding. Mrs. Borcherding had this to say about the project:

“I decided to have 3D art participate in the parade, because I think that having students work on ‘real’ projects rather than items just for school is more beneficial for everyone involved. It motivates students to do well, because people will see their work rather than turning in a project that is just graded and passed back. Participating in the parade is also a way to get the students active in their community. Creating a good float will provide entertainment for the community and hopefully encourage little kids to get involved with other community events too.”

What will the world folk art and crafts students display, you ask? The classroom has been working on a papier-mâché float that will go along with a presidential theme.

Though the exact plans are confidential for now, here is a sneak-peek of the general idea: the students are making the floats with papier-mâché heads that they will be wearing, and the presidents will be guided by the “secret service agents” (i.e. other students).

Though nothing more can be said without revealing secrets, the students hope you come see the world folk art and crafts float and cheer them on for their hard work.

The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. on September 24. It will begin at Circle Park, turn right on Maupin Avenue, turn left on Emmons, left on Douglas, and will cross Highway 100 at the American Legion onto Park Drive. The parade will continue along Park Drive to the city park. Come and support the New Haven world folk art and crafts class.

NHHS Freshman, Bernabe Ribera, Designs Softball Tailgate T-shirt

9/21/2016

Bernabe Ribera was one of more than twenty New Haven High School art students to submit a t-shirt design for the Bank of Franklin County's annual Shamrock Softball Tailgate t-shirt design competition. Students were asked to create a design for the tailgate that would be printed using only one color of ink on a white t-shirt. The winning design was printed on t-shirts that were handed out to the first fifty fans in attendance at the September 20, 2016 game. Bernabe is pictured below holding his t-shirt design alongside students that attended last night's tailgate event. From left: Ethan Groner, Paige Remillard, Bernabe Ribera, Meagan Holtmeyer, and Claire Meyer.

Cheerleaders Sell Cotton Candy This Weekend

9/21/2016

By: LeeAnna Linton

This weekend, the New Haven High School cheerleaders will be selling cotton candy at the Balloon Glow, September 23rd, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, and at the Balloon Festival, September 24th, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Times are subject to change.

The cotton candy bags will be $3 and will go towards new uniforms, shoes, socks, and bows for the new cheerleaders. The money will also go towards various necessities throughout their cheerleading season.

Come out to the Balloon Glow and Festival, and support your NHHS cheerleaders as they prepare for their upcoming season!

2016 WMS Cross Country Results

9/21/2016

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Cross Country Linn Invitational

9/20/2016

By August Panhorst and Brady Vedder

The Middle School Cross Country Linn Invitational was held on Saturday, September 10th. There was 2500 meter race for men and women. The middle schoolers from New Haven Middle School that ran the race wereCharlie Roth, Logan Williams, Matthew Otten, Mitchell Meyer, Adison Gale, Emily Delgado, Haleigh Nicholas, and Emma Brez.

In the men's division, the best New Haven times were 10:39.09 set by Charlie Roth (22nd), The best girls’ finish was set by Adison Gale with a time of 12:21.55. All of our runners did a great job!

New Haven Shamrocks vs. the Union Wildcats

9/20/2016

By: Makenzie Gerling and Deanna Goodwin

The New Haven Middle School Shamrocks take on the Union Wildcats tonight at 5:30pm in Union, MO. The game will be played at the Union Middle School. Tonight the Shamrocks will compete against the Wildcats. Both the 7th and 8th grade teams will be playing. The bus leaves at 4:15 pm. The 7th grade girls will play first then the 8th grade will follow them.

The New Haven Balloon Glow and Race

9/20/2016

By: Nolen Brown, Joseph Malone
Source: http://www.newhavenballoonrace.com/faq

The Balloon Glow and Race will be held at New Haven City Park, on September 23-24 2016. On Friday, September 23rd, at 6:30-8:30 p.m. the Balloon Glow will take place. Park Drive will be closed through New Haven Park to accommodate visitors viewing the balloons. Several middle schoolers will be selling Walking Tacos at the Assumption Parish food stand to raise money for a proposed trip to Washington D.C. Other community organizations will be selling drinks and food as well on Friday and Saturday.

On September 24th the parade/festival will start at New Haven Elementary at 1:30 and will go to the New Haven High School. The parade route is left on Miller Street, left on Maiden Lane, left on Maupin Avenue, right on Emmons Street, left on Douglas Street, across Highway 100 to Park Drive.

After the parade/festival is over at 3:00 p.m. the Balloon race will begin at New Haven City Park and will end at 5:00 p.m. All events are free to the public. Pets, coolers, and lawn chairs are welcomed. Should weather force the cancellation of any events, no rain date is scheduled. The sponsors are as listed below:

Backes & Toelke Agri Products

Bank of Franklin County
Citizens Bank
Edward Jones of New Haven – Jim Stiles
Hair
Kuenzel Valley Winery
Larry Hanks Paint & Drywall
Peoples Savings Bank
Pinckney Bend Distillery
Re/Max Today
Robller Vineyard Winery
Save-A-Lot
Shear Connection Salon & Spa

New Haven Middle School Girls Take on Sullivan

9/20/2016

By: Nolen Brown, Payton Burkhart, and Ellie Westermeyer

On Monday, September 19th the New Haven Middle School Shamrocks had their first basketball game of the season against the Sullivan Eagles.

The 7th grade won of a score of 37-3. The quickly dominated the Eagles, leading at halftime 21-0.

The 8th grade girls led the Eagles at the half 18-9, but lost in overtime with a close score of 24-22. Players today said that everyone tried their best, and they are confident about their next game.

Their next games will be Tuesday, September 20th at Union and Thursday, September the 22nd at Pacific. Hope to see you there!

The Ice Cream Shoppe

9/20/2016

By: Lexie Nixon

Last summer, small town New Haven received a brand new ice cream shop. After the loss of some of the previous ice cream shops, the town seemed pretty excited for this new addition.

Previously, there were a couple shops that sold ice cream that tried to start a business in the same general field; it seemed as though our local Shamrocks enjoyed spending their time with friends and family when they were craving something original. That is exactly what this shop is set up for.

This brand new shop was opened by two locals, Jr. and Jackie Branson. When Jackie Branson was asked why she chose to open it in New Haven, her response was, “I saw the need for a place for people to gather with friends and family and enjoy a sweet treat in my little hometown.”

The Ice Cream Shoppe is located at 9442 on Highway 100 in New Haven, next to El Ranchito. This new hangout gives Shamrocks, of any age, a place to go at any time of the day to enjoy their share of ice cream.

Being famous for their fantastic ice cream doesn't mean it's the only thing they provide, however. The Ice Cream Shoppe also includes a variety of foods on their menu like hamburgers, fries, chicken strips, and much more! Emily Lewis was asked about her thoughts on the Ice Cream Shoppe, and she responded with, “It’s a fun place to spend time with my best friends in the evenings while enjoying a sweet treat.”

When you walk into the Ice Cream Shoppe, the first thing you will notice is their bright green Shamrock spirit walls with a traditional logo sign. They have seating for table groups, but also have a bar area set up, accompanied by a stack of old yearbooks from New Haven High School. Talk about a blast from the past!

Not only is this an exciting place to go to and spend your days at with the people you love, but it is also an appealing place to work at. When Kate Weiser was asked about her experience working at the Ice Cream Shoppe, she said, “It’s a fun atmosphere, and everybody knows everybody there and their favorite ice cream flavor.”

It seems as though the Shamrocks enjoy what this new addition brings to our growing town. Make sure you go check out the Ice Cream Shoppe’s weekly specials and new ice cream flavors!

"Me Before You" Movie Review

9/19/2016

By: Hailey Fleming

Me Before You is a romantic drama based on the novel by JoJo Moyes. She takes the readers on a rollercoaster full of emotions; surprises are at every turn. In the film, Louisa Clark (played by British actress Emilia Clarke) is a ball of energy and greets every single person with a smile. In contrast, William Traynor (played by British actor Sam Claflin) is a paraplegic who has run out every care-taker he’s ever had with his sour attitude. She makes the crowd fall in love with her love/hate relationship with William, but little does she know what is in store for them both. As their relationship matures and starts to become more love than hate, the audience is truly entranced. As they embark on the struggle of their relationship, there are surprises that nobody expects or was ready for.

"But there, in the inky dark, half drunk from lack of sleep, with the fire and the endless sea and infinite sky, with the sounds of the music in our ears and Will smiling and my heart bursting with something I couldn't quite identify, I just needed to dance." - Louisa Clark

This quote is a good representation of Louisa falling in love with William without even realizing it yet. Me Before You is an outstandingly produced film, and the producer of the movie could not have captured the chemistry and connection better between the two actors.

Beyoncé slays Saint Louis

9/19/2016

By: Lucy Roth

On Saturday, September 10th, Beyoncé brought her “Formation World Tour” to the Dome at the America’s Center in Saint Louis. The show was defining, personal, and most certainly over-the-top. I, along with NHHS alumni, Clare Roth, Erin Scheer, and Ereka Bailey, all went to the concert.

Rapper Vic Mensa from Chicago, Illinois, opened for the show. DJ Khaled was also scheduled to perform; however, the STL show was his first show back in the United States, causing him to cancel for some time off. They had been touring together all throughout Europe-- through Spain, England, Italy, Belgium, and others.

After about an hour-long intermission after Mensa performed, the lights went black and a screened cubicle, taking up half the stage, started rotating and showing graphics from Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade. A wall of lights behind the cubicle started flashing to the beat of the first notes of the most popular song on her newest album, “Formation”. Beyoncé and all her dancers rose up to the stage via trap-door in frilly, Black Panther-esque unitards and with all the flair and fashion we can only expect from the singer. She stared out into the audience for a few moments and said, “If you came to have a good time tonight, say I slay. If you came to have a good time tonight, say I slay. If you slay today and every day, say I slay. If you’re proud of who you are and where you come from, say I slay.” A harmonious “I SLAY!” was heard all throughout the concert hall.

During the show, she sang some of her ballads-- “Crazy in Love”, “Love on Top”, and “Halo”-- as well as songs from her most recent album Lemonade-- “Sorry”, “Don’t Hurt Yourself”, “All Night”, and of course, “Formation”. The special effects, choreography, and music all worked together to form a seriously stunning show.

Clare Roth, 2016 graduate of NHHS, bought her tickets in early May and was counting down the days until the concert. After the show, she beamed, “It was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I’ve never been to a show this good.”

People from all different cultures, backgrounds, and ages attended the concert. Girls, young and old, in crop tops and 3-inch heels; older ladies wearing all yellow; groups of fraternity boys; and an array of other people were seen before and after the show.

Many people believe that Beyoncé speaks for everyone and is all about inspiring people to fight for their rights. She has shown her belief that no matter your sexuality, beliefs, or skin color, we all deserve to live a fulfilling and happy life.

Queen Bey once said, “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.”

Keep slaying, Queen!

Pomegranate and Grapefruit Soda Recipe

9/16/2016

By: Celesse Smedley

Lighten up your September with a fizzy drink. Let’s quench that thirst and make an alternative soda by combining pomegranate and grapefruit into a delicious mixture.

To begin this recipe you will need:

½ cup pink or red grapefruit juice (from 1 small grapefruit)
½ cup pomegranate juice (from 1 medium pomegranate)
1 cup sugar
Ice
Soda water
Pomegranate arils for garnish (optional)

Next, the steps to make the delicious drink:

1. Combine grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
3. Remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes.
4. Strain and discard solids. Let syrup cool completely.
5. To serve, fill an 8-ounce glass halfway with ice cubes. Add 3 tablespoons of syrup, fill with soda water, and stir.
6. Add more syrup for a sweeter or stronger flavor.
7. Garnish with pomegranate arils.

Make this drink out for yourself and enjoy the crisp flavor! For more fun recipes, keep watch on the Banner, where I’ll be posting new ones as the seasons progress!

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8th Grade Washington Basketball Tournament Results

Middle School Hermann Cross Country Meet

Coach Hoener's Coach of the Year Ceremony

Middle School Funnies

NHHS students wear pregnancy simulators

Scenic Regional Library is Looking for Book Sale Volunteers

NHHS National Blue Ribbon Dance Video

New Haven to Host District Softball Next Week

International "Walk to School" Day is Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Balloon Glow

Washington 8th Grade Basketball Tournament

NHHS Art Students Win Top Prize in Balloon Race Parade

Borgholzhausen Monument

Papier-mâché president heads roaming the New Haven streets

NHHS Freshman, Bernabe Ribera, Designs Softball Tailgate T-shirt

Cheerleaders Sell Cotton Candy This Weekend

2016 WMS Cross Country Results

Cross Country Linn Invitational

New Haven Shamrocks vs. the Union Wildcats

The New Haven Balloon Glow and Race

New Haven Middle School Girls Take on Sullivan

The Ice Cream Shoppe

"Me Before You" Movie Review

Beyoncé slays Saint Louis

Pomegranate and Grapefruit Soda Recipe

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