HAWK NEWSTHE NEWS OF SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ~ RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

October 20, 2010

By Lexi Morrison, Madi Pryor, Brady ForemanRed Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest drug and

alcohol abuse prevention event of the year. Southwest students took part and now are in the running for a 500 dollar grand prize for their participation.

“The participation for Red Ribbon Week was outstanding,” said David Herrick. He is Southwest’s health teacher and headed the effort.

At the Red Ribbon Parade Saturday, Herrick said close to 100 students and staff joined in. “The students and staff that participated showed a lot of enthusiasm and excitement during the parade,” said Herrick.

Southwest Middle School won the Judges Choice Award, one of the awards given at the parade.

Southwest is still awaiting word on which school won

Core student of the Week: Hannah SobczakBy Dillon Brazzi, T.J. Nolan, Cole Anderson, and Trey Huber

Our core 71 student of the week is Hannah

Sobczah. Her teachers said she showed the most leadership in her core.

Sobczah said her core

teachers might have chosen her because she has all A’s, and does not talk out of turn.

The seventh grade student said a leader is a person who helps others out, “and do what they are supposed to.” She added that a good leader does a good job, “paying

Justin Hoff and Jay Bourland Hawk News Photographers

Red Ribbon Week a ‘Success’

Rapid Ropers TryoutsBy Marissa Hirchert and Morgan Baker

Tryouts are around the corner for newcomers to the Rapid City jump rope team. Possibly you have seen their halftime show, or perform at pep assemblies.

Rapid Ropers Coach John Aldridge said they are looking for new recruits to show off their skills. “It only takes willingness to come and learn tricks in order to be a good roper,” said Aldridge.

Tryouts are this Sunday at Corral Drive Elementary School at 3 p.m. Aldridge welcomed everyone to give it a try. “Kids shouldn’t be

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Opinion: Small DesksJay Bourland

Some people like me are too tall for many of the desks at school. I am talking about nearly all of the rooms I have classes in.

One suggestion, the janitors could raise the desks. Unfortunately, many of the desks will not go any higher.

So, I am just left having to put my legs on the side of my desk. And then I am even more

Review: On the Border Mexican Grill & CantinaBy Nicole Schock

On the Border is a delicious place to eat. They serve great Mexican food.

The downside is the restaurant is very busy on Friday, and Saturday nights.

Review: Stevens SoccerBy T.J. Nolan

The Stevens Raiders girls’ soccer team finished the regular season with a solid record. They had 11 wins, 0 losses, and one tie.

In the championship game, on a nice, warm, sunny day, in front of a large crowd, the Raiders were matched up against Pierre. The Raiders came out hard and fast like they had in previous games. The Raiders kept Pierre's shots to a minimum and dominated the game.

Following the game, the Raiders and their fans celebrated the team's second consecutive

Gym Class Pumping UpBy Sonya Dick and J.J. Cunningham

There is much in store for P.E. classes at Southwest this year, after a semi-truck

brought a lot of new equipment. “We just got three treadmills, three elliptical

machines, and all types of new equipment,” said Jo Pagal, a Physical Education teacher at Southwest.

P.E. teachers also have added new games and units. “Each year our goal is to add in one new unit,” said Pagel.

This year they are adding a new game called Speedminton, that is like Badminton with modifications.

Pagel said she is excited to have a new member on her team, John Aldridge. “Mr. Aldridge is really creative,” Pagel said. Speaking of Aldridge, Pagel said he is helping organize

Varsity Athlete: Lindsey Tibbles By Madi Pryor, Rhea Colombe, and Alicia Scherr

In the eighth grade wing, most mornings you can find Lindsey Tibbles. She is known for her domination on the tennis court. Tibbles hopes her hard work pays off with a career in tennis someday.

Most tennis players find their serve a struggle, but Tibbles finds it her strength. Although she has a weak side. Tibbles said her weakness is “aiming.”

Tibbles competes regionally, including in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Although Tibbles’ tennis matches are a big enough work out, she still has to do warm-ups. Some of her warm-ups include stretching, and hitting tennis balls.

Tibbles has a lot of time to work