Michaela Copeland
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Bella Beems
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Grayson Moore
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Lauraly Lane
Josephine Long
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Ashlynn Bowen
Gunner Delp
Guest Writer
Miley Phillips
See what Ashlynn Bowen recommends for What to Read this week!- p. 4
Mrs Miller is in the hot seat this week - p. 7
Come check out who the top shooters were this month! - p. 9
By: Michaela Copeland
On Friday, March 6th, the DeKalb Tiger Pride Band travelled to Lafayette to compete in an annual contest
For the past two years, our band has received a 1 rating, which is the highest level. Since Christmas break, the band prepared two different pieces to perform in front of three judges, including March Phantasma by Randall D Standridge and Celtic Air and Dance by Michael Sweeney
Eighth Grader Griffin Davis says, “The hardest part about getting ready for the contest was trying to remember each of the little things that we learned in class.”
During the contest, each band performs for the three judges Shortly after, each judge walks through the music, offering suggestions and areas the band can improve to make it sound better overall
“We did really well at staying together even though we were in a different place where the sound was more stretched out,” says Freshman Analeesa Busby.
Band Director Mrs King adds, “I’m most proud of preparation and attention to detail leading up to the performance I’m also very proud of the emotion we played with, more than just the right notes and rhythms, and making it fun to play and listen to. I’m glad the band was pleased with their performance”
The Tiger Pride Band wants to thank everyone who came out to support them in St. Joseph during their contest!
By: Gunner Delp
On March 2nd, Baseball practices began, and Track officially started practices on March 3rd. The first game to start the Baseball season will be on Tuesday, March 24th, at Southwest Livingston. The first meet to kick off Track season will be the Early Bird Relays on Thursday, March 26th.
With Spring underway, Track and Baseball are beginning practices to prepare for meets and games, and both require significant hard work to be ready. To prepare for the season, the coaches identify what each team is working on.
Coach Matthews states that, “We are working on the fundamentals and the basics,” while Coach Rumpf says that they are working on “getting in shape for the first meet ”
The Track team is very excited to get the season started. Although, Sophomore track member Syra Servaes states that, “I enjoy practices, even though my legs are in severe pain.” Track is great for our DeKalb students because it strengthens the students and their willingness to work on running stamina On the Baseball team, Freshman Parker Pierce states that, “Practices are going well, and I think we are going to do great this season.” This attitude is what will help us win these upcoming games.
Show up and support your DeKalb Baseball team on March 24th. Furthermore, be present at the first track meet on March 26th to show your appreciation!
By: Miley Phillips
By: Ashlynn Bowen
If you are looking for a new addictive book to read, then I recommend Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez.
This book was published on April 19th, 2022, and begins with Daniel helping a woman named Alexis after her car breaks down. They end up hanging out in a bar after and meeting up many times, even though she lives a high-pressure life, which makes it hard for her to visit him. Alexis has many things going on at home, like her ex-husband still living in her house and her reputation at her hospital, and these issues end with Alexis having to choose between her work and the love of her life, Daniel.
What I like about this book is how quickly it was able to pull me in, and I wasn’t able to put it down until I finished it I also loved all the cute details she added to Daniel's parts of the book. This book is the first in the series that also includes Yours Truly and Just For The Summer, and they can be read as stand-alones, as they include the same characters, but different plot lines Other books I like by this author include The Happy Ever After Playlist and Life’s Too Short
By: Laci Burnett
In recent weeks, I've been starting to listen to Dominic Fike, who has an amazing voice and creates some beautiful alternative rock and indie music. After learning about him online, I haven’t been able to stop listening
Dominic Fike began his career in the early 2010s and was able to sign a huge record deal after the album Don’t Forget About Me, Demos was released Personally, this album is one of my favorites, along with his other songs Babydoll, King of Everything, and Westcoast Collective
In recent years, his songs 3 Nights, Babydoll, and Mama’s Boy have blown up on social media, rapidly gaining the attention of teenagers and young adults
I recommend this artist to those who have a light alternative music preference and are looking to find a new creator to obsess over. If you enjoy this, you may also want to check out artists such as Steve Lacy and Rex Orange County
byMrs.Powell
By: Lauraly
As we head into spring, some FFA students have begun attending contests. The Nursery Landscape team went to Brunswick last Friday, March 6, and all the contest teams went to Savannah on Monday, March 9. Also, the Soils team went to Hamilton on Thursday, March 12.
This year marks the first time in Mr Medsker’s teaching career at DeKalb High School that he has had seven contest teams Mr Medsker states, “The teams have improved a lot from January, and I’m hoping most, if not all of them, make it to the state this year.”
These contests normally take an hour or more to complete. Mr. Medsker helps all of the contest students during the second semester with their contests. These contests start in the first week of March and go all the way through the end of March, if the team makes it to state
Taking first place in the individual Entomology contest, Freshman Gage Hartman says, “It’s a good feeling that says, you gotta do what you gotta do.”
On Monday, March 9, all of the Contest teams went to Savannah. The Nursery Landscape team won first place in their contest, Entomology placed second, and Farm Management placed third. From the Nursery landscape team, Junior Camry Hanshaw states, “It’s a big confidence booster for us to do well at Districts and go to State.”
Check out page 3 for next week’s Contest dates.
By: Grayson Moore
On Tuesday, March 10th, the DeKalb High School Scholar Cowl team had a meet at Nodaway-Holt against Nodaway-Holt, Rock Port, and Tarkio. They earned wins against Nodaway-Holt with a final score of 240-150 and Rock Port with a score of 210-80, but lost against Tarkio (150-260)
Coach Amy Miller says, “I think the meet went exceptionally well. Winning against NodawayHolt and Rock Port was really good for our season Our top scorer for the night was Grayson Moore with 160 points, adding up to 210 points for the season.”
Junior Josie Long says “I feel like I did okay. I think I could have done better, but one correct answer is better than none.”
Scholar Bowl’s next meet is on Tuesday at home against West Nodaway, Mound City, and South Holt.
By: Josie Long
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I talk (or rather quiz) with the High School Scholar Bowl Coach. Mrs. Miller finds herself to be a trivia fanatic, so why not put her knowledge to the test by making her answer some Scholar Bowl questions (without the stress of a buzzer)? If you want to give your shot at some of these questions or want to see previous episodes, check out the podcast on Spotify!
By: Katlyn Boydston
For this week’s What to Watch, I recommend The Rookie. The Rookie season 8 premiered on ABC on January 6, 2026, and it features 18 episodes that run weekly on Tuesdays at 10 p m
The Rookie follows John Nolan and the LAPD tackling high-stakes international missions, including a Praguebased opening arc, alongside domestic crime-fighting.
This show is based on the true story of William Bill Norcross, a real-life LAPD officer who joined the force in his mid-40s Season 8 is based on expanding the show’s scope with an international storyline, and interpol targeting terrorists, while addressing the fallout of Liam Glasser’s case, Monica’s immunity deal, and the “Chenford” relationship.
I rate this show a 5 out of 5 because it has good acting and the characters are perfect and the whole series is perfect
By: Lauraly Lane
If you need an offline game on your phone or tablet, then I recommend Subway Surfers. Subway Surfers came out on May 24, 2012. This game has been around for 14 years This follows teenagers Jake, Tricky, and Fresh, who spray paint on the subways and almost get caught by a police officer and his dog
The creators typically release a new design every month to give players a chance to earn different skins and play characters that are no longer available. You collect letters to make words and get mystery boxes to get different things in the shop.
This game is for ages nine and up It is a very fastpaced game that involves getting hit by different objects. This cartoon-style game is loved by many kids around the world, with all the different styles of all the characters.
This mobile game is available on Apple and Android devices.
By: Bella Beems
On Saturday, March 7th, DeKalb’s Trapshoot team had their final regular meet of the season.
Top boy shooters were Sophomores Kale Cassidy and Garret Marriott with tying scores of 45/50 Top girl shooters were Juniors Kelsey Chatman and Kylee Dexter, tying as well, with 38/50.
“It wasn’t really bad, just sitting in a chair instead of standing up, that’s the only difference,” says Kale Cassidy, who had to shoot while sitting in a wheelchair due to an injury from earlier in the year.
“My hope is for them to shoot at least 80/100,” says advisor Aaron Medsker. At Districts, shooters will have to shoot at 100 discs instead of the usual 50 Districts will be on Saturday, March 28th and will determine State qualifiers.
By: Laci Burnett
With the end of third quarter being next week, getting a good night's sleep is essential to excel in your classes Teenagers need, on average, eight to ten hours of sleep each night to stay properly rested and be refreshed in the mornings. Here are a few quick tips to help you get into a quick, restful sleep.
Manage your Bedroom: Keep your room at a cool temperature, as well as making it dark and quiet before bed
Avoid Caffeine at Night: Stop consuming caffeine six to eight hours before you plan to go to sleep because the caffeine is still in your system hours after consumption
Avoid Screens Before Bed: Limit your intake of screens and blue light before bed.
Habits: Establish a routine before bed, such as showering, reading, or journaling, to help your body naturally calm down
If you continue to struggle with sleeping, consider contacting a healthcare professional or taking a supplement such as melatonin.
byMrs.Powell
