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New Haven’s choir and band spread Christmas cheer by performing their Christmas concert for all to hear!

12/19/2016

 
By: Lexie Nixon

On December 12th, New Haven High School hosted the 2016 annual Christmas concert, which included middle school and high school choir and band. According to Mrs. Taylor, choir director, they perform this concert yearly because, “It is a good tradition that we have had at our school. Having a Christmas concert helps set the mood for the holiday season.”

The middle school choir started off the concert by performing three songs, which were “A Gospel Noel” arranged by Greg Gilpin, “Amazing Grace/ Pachelbel’s Canon” arranged by Jean Anne Shafferman, and “Choral Octavos” arranged by Schmitt, Hall, and McCreary Company. One of these songs, “A Gospel Noel”,  featured the 8th grade soloist, Abby Buchheit.

Next, middle school band took the stage and also performed three songs, which included “Christmas Trilogy”, “Do You Hear What I Hear”, and “Jingle Bell Rock”.

Following the middle school band was the high school choir, which proceeded to perform three songs: “Mary, Did You Know” by Pentatonix, “Grown-up Christmas List” by Mark Hayes, and “Extraordinary Merry Christmas” by Andy Beck.

​Anna Miller was featured as a soloist in the song “Mary, Did You Know”. When Anna was asked about her thoughts on the performance on the song, she responded with, “I thought that the choir did a great job and I was proud to be a part of it.”.

Also, the song “Extraordinary Merry Christmas”  featured a small group of voices, which included the senior choir members Nicki Zeitzmann, Anna Miller, Alexia Nixon, and Carolyn Allgaier.

Following the high school choir was the high school band, which performed three songs. These songs included “Winter Wonderland”, “Christmas Canon”, and “At Christmastime”.

High school band member, Mikayla Maloney, was asked how she felt about their overall performance of the band, and her response was, “The band as a whole worked very hard over the semester to prepare for the Christmas concert, and I feel as though we showed all of our hard work in the amazing performance of our songs!”

Mrs. Taylor, director of the middle school and high school choir, was asked what she felt both choirs’ strongest songs were and why, and she responded with, “The middle schools strongest song was ‘Amazing Grace/Pachelbel’s Canon’. This was the strongest song because their student’s voice blended very well and they sang it well. The high school choir’s strongest song was ‘Mary, Did You Know?’ This was their strongest song because they had sang the harmonies and dynamics well.”

The band director of both middle school and high school, Mrs. Koch, was asked about her thoughts on the Christmas concert as a whole, and she remarked, “I thought our students performed well.  Some of our groups were given challenging music and they worked hard and stepped up to the challenge.  I am always grateful that our district still celebrates Christmas through music every year!”

It seems as though Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Taylor both seemed to enjoy the concert and the students’ effort based on their responses.

Sixth graders of NHES host toy drive for the holidays

12/18/2016

 
By: Lucy Roth

Throughout the week of December 5th to December 9th, the sixth graders of New Haven Elementary worked on a toy drive. Gently used or new toys, books, as well as clothing have been donated by students, teachers, and parents.

Donated toys are given to the Mommy & Me store in Washington, MO. Here, Mommy & Me employees will figure what all of the donations are worth and sell them to the public. Melissa Frick, a 6th grade teacher at NHES, noted that in last year’s toy drive, Mommy & Me was very generous in what they dubbed the toys’ worth to be. However much money raised by purchases of the donated toys will be put into a voucher for those who go to Grace’s Place, a crisis nursery on Lafayette Street in Washington, MO. Anyone who goes to Grace’s Place will then receive a portion of the voucher to spend at the Mommy & Me store for clothes, books, toys, etc.

Grace’s Place is a crisis nursery where families or members of families go to escape hardships at home. It serves as a safe place for those who can no longer live at home for an abundance of reasons. Here, they are treated with love and care and are given a second chance.

Eley Barber, a student in 6th grade at NHES, stated, “I think Grace’s Place helps a lot of families through hard times, and it’s really cool that we get to help them in some way.”

Kate Unnerstall, a 6th grade teacher at NHES, commented in regards to the toy drive last year, saying, “Last year's toy drive was our first, and it was amazing! There were at least 3 or 4 car loads of toys for Mommy & Me. We raised almost $1000 for Grace’s Place, and we hope to do the same this year!”

“Every morning this past week, students from all grades who brought in toys paraded around the gym, holding up and showing off the items. After the parade, the kids set the things down under a Christmas tree for the 6th graders to collect,” Eileen Roth, NHES counselor, explained. “The kids march around and Mrs. Meyer plays music in the background. I think it really makes the kids feel special that they are making someone’s holiday a little bit brighter.”

Throughout the week, car loads have been taken down to Mommy & Me in Washington, and on the last day of the event, a total of 3 toy-filled cars were brought down to the store. The total amount the toys will be worth will not be released until right before Christmas; however, we can only imagine how much 3 car-loads of toys could be worth.

​Thank you to all those for donating! Your generosity was key to the toy drive’s success.


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Horse Drawn Carriage Rides in Downtown New Haven Tonight

12/16/2016

 
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New Haven battles Russellville on Winter Ball Night

12/16/2016

 
By: Jake Wilson

In front of a packed gym Friday night, our Shamrock JV and varsity boys’ teams both picked up hard-fought wins over the Russellville Indians. After the junior varsity won by a score of 60-20, our Winter Coronation ceremony was held. Senior Zack Vedder and junior Lauren Gerlemann were crowned as our 2016 Winter Ball king and queen.  

When Zack was asked how he felt about being named king, he quoted, “I think it's pretty neat to win king.  It was really nice to even be voted as the candidate and with it being my senior year makes it pretty special, especially since we won the game after coronation.  It was a pretty fun experience.”  

When Lauren was asked about becoming queen, she stated, “I felt honored to be queen.  I was surprised, because I thought all the candidates had just as much potential to win.  They are all wonderful.”

The varsity then followed up with a 44-40 victory.  In the varsity game, senior Zack Vedder led the team in scoring with 16 points and also grabbed 4 rebounds.  Fellow senior Justin Shockley also grabbed 4 rebounds, along with 8 points.   

Currently, the Shamrocks’ record stands at 3 wins and 3 losses as they begin Four Rivers Conference play at Pacific on Friday.  Congrats to Lauren and Zack, and nice wins, boys!

New Haven cheers silently for Silent Night

12/16/2016

 
By: Diana Ribera

On Thursday, December 8, New Haven High School hosted Silent Night.
In this event, the junior varsity and varsity basketball girls were playing, and the cheerleaders cheered silently until the teams got to 10 points.  It took until the second period of the JV game before they started calling out the cheers.


Mr. Tucker was asked why he thought the school participates in the Silent Night tradition, and he said it was to get people involved. It makes the crowd wait a while to finally cheer, building all the tension.

When asked how they felt about Silent Night, Ariana Ribera, a middle schooler at NHMS, said, “I think it was a lot of fun. Even though I don’t really watch sports, the girls were interesting to watch. I did like how the cheerleaders were cheering quietly.”

Lexi Oetterer, a cheerleader that was cheering that night, said, “I like how everybody gets so into it. When they don’t cheer until the tenth point, then they go really wild because they’re so excited.”

Kamryn Poe and Vanessa Vallejo are managers for the JV and varsity teams. Kamryn was asked how she felt about the game, and her response was, “It was real intense. The game was nerve-wracking, and I was at the edge of my seat. By the fourth quarter, I knew it was a sure win. Congrats, varsity girls!”

Doug Peirick was asked how thought the girls did, this was his response, “I thought we could have played better on the offensive and defensive end in the 1st half.  We did play better in the 2nd and were able to pull away from them. I thought Emma Engelbrecht was our best player on both ends of the court.  She had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals.”

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South Callaway Basketball Tournament Brackets

12/16/2016

 
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Mrs. Westermeyer: An Interview

12/15/2016

 
By: Emilee Hinten and Brande Kubiak

Our next Middle School teacher interview is with Mrs. Westermeyer.  She teaches English and reading, as well as being the sponsor for National Junior Honor Society and the 7A class sponsor.

1. What’s the hardest thing for you about being a teacher?
"I think grading time is consuming and to know what the state standards are for teaching."
2.  Who was your favorite teacher and why?
"Sue White was my mentor teacher at Gerald Elementary while student teaching. She was nice, compassionate with her students, and she was always smiling."
3.  Do you like the food the school serves?    
"Yes, I like the salad bar and the varieties it has."
4.  Do you sing in the car or other times when you are alone?
"Yes, I sing along to country music."
5.  What’s your favorite funny story about yourself?
"One time in college, I was carrying two bags in each arm, it was a busy morning, I was walking up the stairs, and I fell face first onto the floor. It was in front of everyone."

Art exhibit featuring works by Kimmy McDowell and Emily Knoppe will be on display at Scenic Regional library Friday, December 16- Monday, January 2.

12/15/2016

 
Emily Knoppe and Kimmy McDowell are both students in Mrs. Borcherding's 2D Art class at New Haven High School. The featured works include a variety of drawing media and techniques such as:  color pencil, marker, drawing pencil, and printmaking.  Stop in at the New Haven Branch of Scenic Regional Library to see the works shown here and more.

5 tips to survive finals

12/15/2016

 
By: Celesse Smedley

With the midterms that are coming up, many students forget some tips that’ll help them survive finals. I asked students and teachers the same question-- what piece of advice would you share with students about the upcoming finals?-- and these were their responses.


  1. Manage your time
As stated by Mrs. Koch, “I advise students to manage their time wisely and prioritize their tasks.” Many students sometimes forget the most important thing during exams, which is time. You can manage your time by making schedules or putting dates into your cell phone which will remind you to complete your tasks.

    2.    Prepare all semester
When Mrs. Schlafer was asked, she stated, “The key to being successful on finals is preparation all semester.  If a student has completed assigned work and prepared for tests during the semester, they are more likely to be successful on the finals.  Before the finals, students need to look over notes, review sheets, and old tests.”

    3.    Don’t Stress
Asking a student, Emma Eichelberger replied, “I would say to study a lot and to not stress out because the finals you take will not be the end of you.  When you stress out, every situation gets worse.” Therefore, before your final, take a breath and relax. Also, make sure you study so you know your materials.

    4.    Get Sleep
According to Time’s Magazine, “Fatigued brains do not retain information, nor do they recall it well…. Adhering to a reasonable sleep schedule is the key to their effectiveness.” A good night's rest will always help you on your finals. Try to get to bed an hour or two earlier so you have longer to sleep.

    5.    Work Out
Huffington Post claims that “studies show that exercise boosts memory and cognition. Most recently, a study at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, showed that vigorous exercise helps prime the brain to learn new information.” Working out can be as easy as going on a jog or doing yoga for at least a few days before the exams.

Therefore, coming up into finals, always remember to manage your time, prepare, don’t stress, sleep, and work out. These important points will help you during the midterms.

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NHES 1st Quarter Honor Roll

12/14/2016

 
3rd Grade "A" Honor Roll Recipients 
Hoener, Maggie
Jones, Chesni
Seitter, Lucas 

3rd Grade "B" Honor Roll Recipients 
Armstrong, Aiden
Bates, Rihanna
Bickmeyer, Krysta 
Fortner, Alexandra 
Groppe, Rose
Jones, Tawni
Olson, Harmoni
Panhorst, Georgia 
Scheer, Tatum
Simpson, Ashley
Struckhoff, Emma
Wiedemann, Brandon
4th  Grade "A" Honor Roll Recipients 
Guehne, Morgan
Hasty, Jack
Jones, Ty
Long, Sophia
Oelrichs, Dane
Otten, Sophia 
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4th  Grade "B" Honor Roll Recipients 
Carpenter, Jonathen 
Davis, Tommy
Fleer, Bailey
Hecktor, Payton 
Holtmeyer, Katherine
Jarchow, Evelyn
Lagemann, Alayna
Lueckenhoff, Reid
Napier, Kylie 
See, Dylan
Taylor, Kaitlyn
Tegeler, Brayden
Westermeyer, Ryan
Yochim, Lexi 
5th  Grade "A" Honor Roll Recipients 
Mauntel, Kyra
Romo-Vazquez, Jose'
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5th  Grade "B" Honor Roll Recipients 
Faris, Julia 
Grubb, Sydney
Huff, Danica
Kopmann, Benjamin
Luecke, Elizabeth
Meyer, Aubri
Peraino, Giovanna
Pohlmann, Justice
Roberts, Brooklin
Seitter, Abigail
Steele, Gracie
Vedder, Maria
Walker, Evan 
​6th  Grade "A" Honor Roll Recipients 
Hale, Isabelle 

6th  Grade "B" Honor Roll Recipients 
Carver, Tressa
Jones, Kaitlyn
Langenberg, Brenna
Laune, William
Oelrichs, Ava
Panhorst, Emmett 
Peraino, Lucas 
Ratcliff, Carter
Warmbrodt, Evan 

National Honor Society hosts festive runners in 3rd annual Jingle Jog

12/14/2016

 
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By: LeeAnna Linton

​On Saturday, December 3rd, the New Haven High School’s chapter of National Honor Society held their 3rd annual Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk starting at the New Haven Elementary to benefit the New Haven Track Project.


This year’s race brought out over 80 jingle runners! Senior Kendall Frick stated, “I think the Jingle Jog had a great outcome this year. It was really cold, but it was nice to see people out running and showing off their holiday spirit.”

This year’s gold sponsors were C&S Tool and Die and Thrivent Financial. The silver sponsors were Peoples Savings Bank, Citizens Bank, Bank of Franklin County, Athletico, Pratt’s Pharmacy, and Branson Construction. Lastly, the bronze sponsors were New Haven Family Chiropractic, New Haven Veterinary Clinic, Save A Lot, UPS Store, Re/Max, and New Haven Ice Cream Shoppe. Also, Seitter’s Market donated fruit; C&S Tool and Die donated bottled water; Astral Glass donated hand-blown glass tumblers for the top male and female; and cookies, gatorade, and hot cocoa were donated by NHS members.

The ugliest Christmas sweater prize went to Dylan Loepker; the most festive attire went to Rhonda Granneman; and the best group attire went to Addison Pehle, Tatum Scheer, and Taylor Scheer (they were little running christmas presents!). They each received a stocking filled with Christmas goodies.

The men’s top finisher was NHHS sophomore Tim Madden with a time of 19:12, and the women’s top finisher was Mia Reed with a time of 19:53. They each received tumblers from Astral Glass. The youngest runner of the race was Robert Tucker, who is 3 years old and ran the race with his parents, one of whom is John Tucker, who is the NHHS cross country and track coach. Robert earned a medal for his young holiday cheer.

The Jingle Jog this year raised money for the New Haven Track Project, which will help with further construction and needs to completely finish the track.

NHS advisor Wendy Oelrichs pronounced, “The Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk has become a tradition for many families in the area. I'm very proud of the hard work that this year's National Honor Society members put into the race to make it a big success! We once again had great weather for the race, and I think everyone who came out had a fun time. It's great to see the community come out and support New Haven High School and the New Haven Track Project!”

Thank you to all the participants and sponsors for participating and helping keep New Haven on track!

Hope to see you next year at the Jingle Jog!


Note: All results are posted on the New Haven Banner and are also linked below.

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NHMS Students Help Local Food Pantry

12/14/2016

 
By: Jacob Engelbrecht and Andrew Lamke

The New Haven Middle School National Junior Honor Society challenged students to give back to their community this past week by organizing a "Restock the Food Pantry" drive December 8-13. Students could bring a variety of food and non-food items.  The middle school had a total of 542 donated items. The winning class was 8A, who won with a total of 209 items.  


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An Interview with Mrs. Smith

12/14/2016

 
By: Brande Kubiak and Emilee Hinten

One of the best parts of being a teacher is getting to know all of the the students.  But how often do you get to learn about your teachers?  Eighth grade journalism students Brande Kubiak and Emilee Hinten have been working hard to find out more about your middle school staff!

The first interview was with Mrs. Smith, our Social Studies, Geography, Keyboarding, and Spelling teacher.  Mrs. Smith is also the Student Council and 8B class sponsor.

1. What’s the hardest thing for you about being a teacher?
    "It is hard to see students struggle, whether it is academically, physically, or emotionally. I want to help every student, but that isn’t always possible."

2. Who was your favorite teacher and why?
    "I had two favorite teachers. My 7th grade science teacher kept snakes in the classroom and made us excited and interested in science. We weren’t afraid of snakes, either. My middle school social studies teacher was a very kind and caring person. He made each of us feel that we were important. We kept in touch with him even after we were out of high school."
3. Do you like the food the school serves?
    "I think the food is fine. I just don’t usually eat school lunches because I can never finish everything in twenty minutes. I can’t pass up the Thanksgiving feast, though. It is my favorite."
4. Do you sing in the car or other times when you are alone?
    "I absolutely sing in the car, or when I’m busy at home. I dance, too, but that’s not pretty."
5. What’s your favorite funny story about yourself?
    "That is a hard question. I laugh at myself all of the time. One of the most embarrassing things happened in high school, when I was a cheerleader. We were cheering and it was a very close game. We were ahead by one point, and the game was almost over. The buzzer sounded, and I ran out onto the floor in excitement, thinking we had won. However, the buzzer was for a foul that had been committed by one of our players, and the opposing player was getting ready to shoot a free throw that could possibly tie the game. I just kept on running across the floor, up the bleachers to my parents on the other side of the gym!" 

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Give the Perfect Gift.  Give Blood.

12/13/2016

 
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Emma Brez November NHMS Student of the Month

12/9/2016

 
The New Haven Middle School Student of the Month for November 2016 is Emma Brez.  Emma is the daughter of Matt and Jamie Brez.  Emma participates in cross country and track at NHMS.  When she is not at school, Emma enjoys reading, drawing, and running.

Her teachers say “Emma is pleasure to have in class.  She demonstrates great responsibility.  Her work is always on time and neatly done.”

After completing high school, Emma says she wants to attend college and be a photographer or interior decorator.

​Congratulations to Emma Brez for being named NHMS Student of the Month!


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Popcorn and Pages.  Teen Book Club at New Haven Scenic Regional Library.

12/9/2016

 
The teen book club has a new name!

The January read is The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen.  Meeting is at
the New Haven branch on Saturday, January 7 at 1:00pm.

Stop by and check out the book soon, there are plenty of copies.  And
hopefully you will all have time to read during the Christmas break.

This is a summary of the story from the card catalog: "Sage was just a
young orphan in the kingdom, until a nobleman by the name of Conner chose
him to be part of a devious plan. With the kingdom on the brink of civil
war, Conner needed something to unite the people, and he found that
something in Sage. By making the boy pose as the long-lost son of the
king, Conner hopes to use him as a way to avert war. But Sage begins to
suspect that Conner's plans may involve more than he is letting on."
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Finish your Christmas shopping online.  Every purchase benefits the NHHS yearbook organization.  

12/9/2016

 

Find photos of the Jingle Jog, Santa at the Caboose, Balloon Race, and other school and community events.  newhavenhigh.zenfolio.com

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Senior hallway-decorating brings the Christmas spirit to NHHS

12/9/2016

 
By: Lexie Nixon

Every year, when New Haven High School gets back from Thanksgiving break, the senior class decides to kick off the month of December with a decoration day. On this day, seniors not only decorate their hallway with lights and Christmas trees, but they also each bring in wrapping paper to personalize their lockers.

This tradition at New Haven High School was started because it was thought of as a way for seniors to bond and celebrate their last Christmas together before graduation. As the years went on, each class followed the tradition of the annual senior hallway decoration day.

When senior Nicki Zeitzmann was asked what her favorite part about this tradition at New Haven High School is, she exclaimed, “I love having a day to bond with our class and it gets everyone in the Christmas spirit!”.

According to Nicki, the class of 2017 really enjoyed this chance to bond together and show their Christmas colors to the rest of the high school.

This tradition is not only enjoyed by the senior class, but also by the students who walk through the hallway every day going to class. Miranda Durbin, a sophomore at New Haven High School, was asked about her thoughts walking through the senior hallway after the decoration, and her response was, “All of the lights and wrapping paper were amazing! You can tell the class of 2017 really enjoyed decorating their hallway.”  Lacie Grater, junior, added, “The seniors did a great job decorating. I can't wait until my class gets to do it!”
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According to Nicki, Miranda, and Lacie, the senior Christmas decorating tradition is not just something for the seniors to look forward to, but it also offers excitement to underclassmen of New Haven High School.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE December 7, 2016

12/7/2016

 
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Charges have been issued against James Jordan, a white male age 33 from Robertsville in reference to yesterday’s SWAT callout off Willow Ford Road.  Jordan has been charged with domestic assault, sodomy, felonious restraint, unlawful use of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child.  Bond has been set at $100,000 cash only.


The charges stemmed from actions that occurred in the home with the female victim prior to the arrival of the delivery service who noticed a message for help written on a package he was to pick up.  He then notified law enforcement.  The endangering charges stem from allegations that he locked a 3-year old child in a room for several hours while allegedly assaulting the female in the residence.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF  PRESS RELEASE December 6, 2016
 
On December 6, 2016, at approximately 11:22 AM, deputies responded to the 6000 block of Willow Ford Road after receiving a phone call from a package delivery service indicating somebody at a residence may be in need of help.
 
The delivery service driver arrived at the residence and was given a package from a female at the residence to deliver.   Written on the package was ‘contact 911’.  As deputies were in route to speak with the driver, deputies identified the address on Willow Ford Road and the subjects who lived at that residence, to include a 3 year old toddler.  Deputies also learned the male subject had previous arrests to include assault.  The Deputies made contact with the female at the residence and she was cooperative.  As she was speaking with deputies, a male subject shut the front door and refused to cooperate.
 
Deputies learned the male subject was possibly armed with a .45 caliber handgun and had access to rifles.  Due to the male subject not cooperating with law enforcement and the incident involving a toddler inside the house; the Franklin County SWAT team was activated.
 
Before the SWAT team arrived at the residence, the male subject surrendered to law enforcement.   He was taken into custody without further incident.  He was transported to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.  The toddler was located inside the residence unharmed.  This investigation is on-going.  He is identified as a white male, age 33 from Robertsville.



NHHS names Brooke Reed as November Student of the Month

12/7/2016

 
New Haven High School
November Student of the Month
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New Haven High School has selected Brooke Reed as the November Student of the Month.  Brooke is the daughter of Deon and Tara Reed.  She is involved with National Honor Society (President), FCA (Vice-President), FBLA (Secretary), Stu-Co (Secretary), Class of 2017 (Secretary) and manager for Varsity Volleyball.  Brooke is currently employeed by New Port Engineering.  When she is not at school or work, Brooke likes to watch/attend Blue's hockey games, work in the garden, hunt, draw, play chess, cook/bake, go to movies or watch Bob's Burgers or Bachelor/Bachelorette on TV.  

One of Brooke's teachers said, "Brooke is very organized and on top of things.  Brooke is always kind, considerate and respectful to her peers and her teachers.  Her work ethic, responsibility and positive attitude make her a great role model for other students."

After high school, Brooke plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to study elementary education.

​Congratulations Brooke!!!


Christmas by Moonlight Fun in Downtown New Haven

12/5/2016

 
By: Dylan McGlenn

Friday, December 2nd, kicked off "Christmas by Moonlight" in downtown New Haven.  Many people enjoyed visiting Santa at the Caboose, listening to carolers during the Lighting of the Christmas Tree, shopping in the Riverfront Arts District, and watching "The Grinch" at the Walt.
 
More fun is promised for the next two Fridays.  
On these following dates you will be able to listen to carolers, shop,  and more. The downtown stores will be open until 8pm for the people who like to shop late.

Dates:

Friday, December 9: The festivities and caroling will begin again along Front Street beginning at 6pm. Rosalie will read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” for children in front of the town clock. There will also be plenty of hot food, hot cocoa, and a make-your-own s'mores over an open fire pit. There will also be chili and hotdogs for a donation of nonperishable food items or cash to the community food pantry.

Friday, December 16: Final day of Christmas by Moonlight. Enjoy some very merry carriage rides from Wine Country Tours. Once again the shops will be open until 8pm for those late shoppers. Once more there is chili and hotdogs for donating any nonperishable food items or cash at the food pantry.

Seniors of New Haven High give their goodbyes

12/5/2016

 
By: Diana Ribera

As everyone knows, the New Haven seniors have had a lot to reflect on these past few weeks. Since it’s their last year here in this school, people are wondering what these future alumni are planning to pursue.


Here is how a few of New Haven High School seniors feel about graduating. LeeAnna Linton said, “
I am very reluctant to graduate, but I am also extremely excited to start a new chapter in my life and get an entirely new life experience. My mom always tells me that for new memories to be created, you have to start new chapters in life, but once things are over, I will be grateful for the memories I’ve experienced. This became super surreal my senior year.”


Patricia Weatherly adds, “The thought of graduation puzzles me for some reason. Like, I always knew it would happen but now that it is closing in, it doesn't seem real. I remember when I was going into middle school I thought I was ready to take on the world. I thought I was ready to be an adult, but now that I'm 18 I know that I'm not ready and never will be ready. However, I have to plunge right in despite my doubts.”

When Lucy Roth was asked what her plans were after college, her response was, “I hope to go to college, I'm just not quite sure which one yet. I want to study Human Development and then go into social work. My dream job honestly is to do what Randy Nadler does. I love travelling and doing it for a job would be so cool!”

After high school, many people ask, what’s the one thing you miss about high school? Logan Huff said that he would miss his friends and how close the students were to the teachers. Lucy Roth and LeeAnna Linton added that they would miss the close-knit community.

Other seniors will soon be graduating as well, and a few had things to say to the underclassmen. Logan Huff said, “I know underclassmen will hear this over and over again, but get involved. I didn't plan on participating in track or FCA but I am glad I did. They opened up opportunities to me that most kids will never get. Be involved.”

In response to the same question, Patricia had this to say: “Don't waste these four years. Cherish them because afterward the only thing to look forward to is work, college, taxes, and the crushing weight of adult responsibility.”

LeeAnna had this advice: “A note to underclassmen, your high school career goes by fast. High school is four years of many laughs, hardships, struggles, and most importantly, memories. Get involved-- it is where you will make new friends and discover new talents. Don't take these years for granted, because sooner rather than later, it will all be over and you will be graduating from NHHS, entering the real world. I can't believe how fast high school has flown by.”

"The Edge of Seventeen" movie describes the teen experience

12/4/2016

 
By: Lucy Roth

“Fast, full hearted” (Hollywood Review), “foul-mouthed and hilarious” (The Atlantic), “graceful and bold” (Rotten Tomatoes) are just a few words to describe the newest teen classic, The Edge of Seventeen. Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Blake Jenner, Kyra Sedgwick, and Haley Lu Richardson star in this Denver-based comedy.

Hailee Steinfeld plays 17-year-old high school junior Nadine. The movie begins with Nadine and Krista (Haley Lu Richardson), her best friend, young and at the school playground. Nadine’s brother, Darian, is shown as well. There is an air of superiority in Darian, and Nadine knows it. The movie then flashes to Nadine when she is 13. She stares into a mirror with her hair cut all pageboy and her face covered with acne. A horrible car accident that kills her father precedes the next scene of 17-year-old Nadine. The drama begins when Krista starts dating Darian, leaving Nadine feeling worthless, lonely, and used. Nadine tries to make friends with her crush, Nick Moss, which leads to unexpected circumstances. The story goes on with Nadine meeting a “very kind, very gentle, very wise” (or so she describes him) Asian boy named Erwin and bonding with her history teacher, Mr. Bruner.

Kyra Sedgwick, playing Nadine’s mother in the film, gives her the advice that “everyone in the world is as miserable and empty as I am-- they’re just better at hiding it.” Darian, the popular and big-headed football team captain who seems to have the perfect life, breaks down near the end of the movie under the weight of all he has to deal with-- from his widowed mother to the tumultuous life of his sister. This movie is about realizing that no matter how perfectly pristine someone’s life appears to be, no one is perfect and everyone is going through something. The movie expresses how all problems are equally significant and shows that we should never judge someone by how they look.

Emma Eichelberger, senior, who saw the movie on its opening night, commented, “[The movie] was hilarious, especially the scenes with Mr. Bruner and Erwin. I loved the movie; it played all my emotions! I definitely would recommend it.”
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“Steinfeld's wonderfully nuanced, authentic portrayal of the delightfully opinionated, angst-ridden, and awkward Nadine turns this sometimes-edgy high school comedy into a touching gem,” Common Sense Media reviews. This movie isn’t just another teen movie. With spunk, sass, and occasional satire, this film is all about the sometimes-rough life of being a teenager.

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New Haven basketball sweeps season opener at Belle  

12/2/2016

 
By: Jake Wilson

This season got off to a very good start for our Shamrocks as both the junior varsity and varsity boys’ teams picked up wins last Tuesday, November 22, in Belle.  The Shamrocks look to improve on last year’s record of 5 wins and 22 losses.

The JV won with a score of 49-31. The varsity then followed with a 54-46 win to start the season at 1-0. Junior John Fleer and senior Will Soete both led the team with 12 points each. Junior Abe Madden hauled in 9 rebounds, while Fleer grabbed 6.  

Coach Aaron Peirick commented on the team’s performance, stating, “We played a very solid all-around game.  We worked hard, and did a lot of things right.  Our guys rebounded very well and handled penetration without fouling.  Everyone that played contributed in some way.  We earned this win.”
    
The beginning of the basketball season is always a special time for this community.  After all, New Haven is and always will be the basketball capital of Missouri.  Historically, after the Shamrocks won a 3rd consecutive state title in 1958, Kansas City Star sportswriter Fritz Kreisler dubbed New Haven “the basketball capital of Missouri”.  Ever since, basketball season has always been a highly anticipated time of year for this community.  
    
After the JV and varsity tournaments this week, the Shamrocks will play Tuesday, December 6, at Bourbon, with JV tip-off set for 5:30 P.M.  Good luck to our boys this season! ​
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