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By Caity Weaver (12)
Heidi Kent has put
together another amazing
team of smart kids this
year to represent Ashby
in Knowledge Bowl. The
kids that are a part of
Knowledge Bowl this
year are Evan Paulson,
Noah Johnson, Michael
Van Santen, Maddie
Bailey, Cody Fults, Sami
Schlotfeld, Miles Hoff,
Sydney Jensen, Jaden
Norby, Bobby Anderson,
Cailey Schlosser, Brad
Anderson, Brandon
Anderson, Aiden Bruck,
Benton Statsvold, Vince
Finkleson, Dakota Ecker,
and Caity Weaver. This
season has been a great
one with impressive
competition again this
year as in the past years.
The Ashby teams
have really started out
strong this year and
continue to score well in
competition.
The first meet of the
senior high season was
on Tuesday, December
19 at Concordia College
in Moorhead. Ashby
brings three or four
teams to the meets. At
this competition Ashby
had two teams placing in
the top five with a
second place and a fifth
place finish out of 30
teams total.
The next meet was in
Fergus Falls on Tuesday,
January 16. Out of 20
teams, the three Ashby
teams that went earned
first, fourth, and seventh
in the final standings.
The next meet is on
Monday, February 26 in
Fergus Falls. Kent has
indicated that a fourth
team will also represent
Ashby at this event.
For some members
of the team there are
only a few extra-
curricular activities that
they are able to do. Most
Ashby students are in
sports already, but for
the rest this is their sport,
and they love
participating.
A big thank you to
Mrs. Kent for organizing
a team every year and
taking time out of her
morning and afternoons
to have practice.
Reporter’s note: I am
happy that we are doing
so well this year! At the
same time I'm sad to say
that this is my last year
being in Knowledge
Schlosser wins Region 6A Triple ‘A’ award
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Bowl along with Sydney
Jensen, Cody Fults,
Michael Van Santen, and
Aiden Bruck. We are
graduating, but we will
always have those amaz-
ing memories from
Knowledge Bowl prac-
tices and meets. Thank
you again to Mrs. Kent
and the rest of the
Knowledge Bowl crew!
Earning first place at the January 16 Knowledge Bowl meet in Fergus Falls was the Ashby team consisting of left to right Brad Anderson, Noah Johnson, Michael Van Santen, Evan Paulson, and Aiden Bruck.
A favorite perk for the Ashby Senior High Knowledge Bowl teams is stopping at Buffalo Wild Wings after their competition at Concordia in Moorhead. Members included Sydney Jensen, Maddie Bailey, Aiden Bruck, Brandon Anderson, Brad Anderson, Bobby Anderson, Noah Johnson, Miles Hoff, Michael Van Santen, Vince Finkelson, Evan Paulson, Cody Fults, Cailey Schlosser, and Catiy Weaver.
Ashby High School senior Jacey
Schlosser, daughter of Trevor and
Christa Schlosser, has been selected
to represent Region 6A in the
Academics, Arts, and
Athletics Award program.
Established in 1988,
the Triple ‘A’ Award
is sponsored by the
Minnesota State High
School League. The
award goes to high
school seniors who have
a “B” or better grade
point average and who
participate in League-sponsored
athletic and fine arts activities.
Schlosser is not only a stellar
student, but also actively involved in
volleyball, basketball, track, choir,
band, FFA, is the National Honor
Society President, and has been
choreographer for the spring musical
for the past three years as well as an
actress, and this year student
director. Schlosser is also engaged
in many activities outside the
school as well.
Triple "A" Award
recipients are selected by a
multi-level process invol-
ving the League's member
schools and administrative
regions. League officials
will announce the four
award recipients (a girl
and a boy from both a
Class "A" and Class "AA"
school) at an on-court
recognition ceremony held
on Saturday, March 24, 2018.
Each award recipient will
receive a four-year $1,000
scholarship. Additional information
about the Triple "A" Award may be
obtained by contacting the MSHSL
at (763) 560-2262 or by visiting the
League’s Web site at
www.mshsl.org.
Ashby students buzzing about the bees
By Molly Sorenson (9)
The 2017-18 local
Spelling Bee was held on
Wednesday, January 9, in
the Ashby School
auditorium. Students in
grades 5-8 took a written
spelling test in December
to determine their
eligibility to compete in
the final oral round in
January.
The contestants par-
ticipating in the oral bee
were fifth graders Lucy
Ohren, Parker Henne-
man, Jessica Schlundt;
sixth graders Katie
Anderson, Haleigh Brend-
moen, Alyssa Johnson;
seventh graders Maddison
Burak, Brodie Ecker,
Liberty Johnson, Robert
Nelson, Kennady Skou-
gard; and eighth graders
Zach Fagre, Max
Gronwold, Torin Olson,
Evan Paulson, Raelynn
Ripley, and Kaylee
Schlundt.
After a grueling
back-and-forth battle
between Burak and
Paulson, Evan Paulson
emerged champion. Max
Gronwold rounded out
the top three, but
everyone did a great job.
Paulson advanced to
the 2018 Regional Spel-
ling Bee on Feb. 6 held
at Lakes Country Service
Cooperative in Fergus
Falls. Out of 26 contest-
ants, Paulson took tenth
place. The top five ad-
vance to the state level. Bees/4
Jacey Schlosser was honored as a Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist. Coca-Cola On-Premise Account Manager Robb Solyntjes and Sales Manger Ryan Schmitz recently presented Schlosser with a certificate acknowledging the honor.
Schlosser advances in national scholarship competition The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is
an achievement-based scholarship awarded to
graduating high school seniors. Students are
recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as
well as their commitment to making a significant
impact on their schools and communities.
Ashby High School senior Jacey Schlosser is one
of 1,936 scholars who advanced as a 2018 Coca-Cola
Scholar Semifinalist. Over 90,000 students applied
for the scholarships which means Schlosser is one of
the top two percent of applicants.
As a semifinalist, Schlosser had to submit another
application for the Program Reading Committee to
review. From this level, only 250 students will
advance to become Regional Finalists. Of those 250
students, 150 will become Coca-Cola Scholars and
earn scholarship awards in the amount of $20,000
each.
By Brandon Anderson
(11)
Ashby Public School
held a Christmas pro-
gram on December 11,
at 6:30 p.m. in the school
auditorium.
All the way from
Kindergarten through
the 12th graders in
Senior High band and
choir participated in the
program. This year’s
Christmas program was
directed by Barb
Kraemer who is a long-
term substitute for Ruth
Umlauf who is on
maternity leave.
The performance
was opened with the
fourth graders on their
recorders playing their
rendition of “Jolly Old
St. Nicholas.” The
students in grades five
and six joined the fourth graders to sing
“Sing We Now of Christmas,” “Winter
Lullaby,” and “Winter Wonderland.”
Following the middle school songs
was the senior high band playing “Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and
“Baby It’s Cold Outside.”
Grades two and three took the stage
next sharing a heartfelt “Merry
Christmas” acrostic poem and “My
Favorite Things,” and “There’s Some-
one in the Chim-
ney Medley.”
The sixth grade
band was next on
the agenda, and
they regaled the
audience with “In
the Bleak Mid-
winter” and “Ode
to Joy ‘Sym-
phony No. 9.”
The kinder-
gartners and first
graders sang “Up
on the House-
top,” “I’m a
Little Star,” and
“Jingle Bells.”
They were
followed by the
junior high band
playing “Some-
where in my
Memory” and
“Festive Fan-
fare.”
The senior high choir ended the
program singing “Remembering
Decembers,” “Deck the Nutcracker
Hall,” and “The Christmas Waltz.”
The general concensus from all in
attendance was that the program was
wonderful and truly captured the
Christmas spirit.
More pictures appear on page 3
Fourth grader Lukas Anderson donned his Santa hat and gave his all the recorder performing “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” with his classmates.
Photos provided
The ECFE Family Fun Night held December 7, brought in over 90 adults and children who participated in crafts, activities, and socializing. Above tables were set up with supplies for families to make holiday ornaments and crafts. Right a reindeer making station was also available for kids to make their own antlers to wear complete with a red nose for Rudolph.
More photos on page 3
ECFE Family Fun Night was rousing success
Christmas concert captures spirit of season
By Michael Van Santen
(12)
Ashby Public School
offers a program called
Early Childhood Family
Education to families of
young children in the
district. ECFE provides
opportunities for parents
and young children to
grow and learn together in
a safe and supportive
atmosphere.
The Ashby ECFE
hosted a family-fun night
on Thursday, December
7. Over 90 adults and
children attended.
Families made holiday
crafts, played games, and
enjoyed an evening
together. Children also
got to choose a gift to
give their parents.
“This experience
helps kids feel more at
home in the classroom,”
said Preschool Teacher
Heather Dewey, “and the
early childhood program
had a great turnout.”
Early Childhood
classes are fun, free and
informative for families
with children birth to
kindergarten entrance.
ECFE class experiences
have three components.
The first component
is growing together.
ECFE is a time for
parents and their child to
play and learn together
in the classroom.
Second - growing
confidently. The
informal group setting
provides an opportunity
for parents to choose and
discuss current family
topics, share ideas and
concerns, and feel
encouraged by the
support of others while
the children enjoy
independent time with
staff and peers.
Finally - growing
independently. While
parents are sharing and
learning together, child-
ren have time to play
with peers to help them
grow and develop so-
cially, emotionally, cog-
nitively, and physically.
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photos submitted Above Parents and students measured how many mittens long they were. Top right Bedazzled snowflakes were just one of the holiday craft items the families could make. Below left parents and children alike enjoyed making designs out of stamps and ink pads. Bottom right counting cotton balls and putting them in a jar is one of many sensory activities families enjoy.
By Autum Bitzan (11)
With this year’s
annual school musical
coming up Ashby
English teacher and stage
director Paula Wojcik
has decided that our
school will put on the
play The Magical Land
of Oz, which was
announced on the Friday
before Christmas break
prior to the holiday
movie.
This musical is a lot
like The Wizard Of Oz
through the story line,
though the songs will be
different.
“With Mrs. Umlauf
having her baby, I
wanted to find a musical
that I could handle
primarily on my own,”
said Wojcik. “This way
it will be a little bit
easier for me, and Mrs.
Umlauf will not have to
be here to help out as
much.”
Wojcik has high
hopes with the play
having enlisted help
from Jacey Schlosser
who will be a student
director. “Jacey has
helped us immensely the
past two years with
choreography for both
Annie and Peter Pan,”
said Wojcik. “This year,
not only will she be
providing the chore-
ography, but will also be
helping me with the
music direction as well.
I’m really excited to
work with her, and I
have no doubt that she
will be excellent at it!”
Auditions for The
Magical Land of Oz
were held Monday and
Tuesday, January 29-30,
after school. Earning
lead roles were Josey
Ness as Dorothy, Maizy
Spangler as Scarecrow,
Aiden Bruck as Tin
Woodsman, and Jacey
Schlosser as the
Cowardly Lion. Playing
the part of Glinda the
Good Witch is Abbi
Evavold, and the Wicked
Witch of the West will
Concert from pg 2
Oz comes to Ashby
ECFE Family Fun Night from pg 1
be played by Caity
Weaver. There are 20
possible speaking roles
ranging from large parts
to minor, as well as
several non-speaking
ensemble/chorus roles.
The musical is slated
to be performed Friday
and Saturday, March 23-
24 at 7:00 p.m. following
a dress-rehearsal for the
student body Friday
afternoon.
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Bees from pg 1
By Molly Sorenson (9)
Fund raising is
defined as the process of
gathering voluntary
contributions of money
or other resources by
requesting donations.
Fund raisers vary from
selling products to raffles
to events and contests.
Many of the
organizations and classes
at Ashby Public School
have fundraisers to raise
money for students to do
things such as field trips,
prom, FFA contests and
activities, senior trips,
class parties, and many
other causes. Some of
Ashby's most common
fundraisers are conces-
sion stands, wreath sales,
cookie dough sales, FFA
fruit sales, selling candy
canes, basketball tourn-
aments, bake sales and
penny wars.
Selling vs events? Depend on who you
ask some say going out
and selling to people is
easier than having an
event or other form of
fundraiser. Others say that
having a event such as a
bake sale or even having a
5k is easier. It all depends
on the person.
By Brandon Anderson (11)
Ashby junior and senior high school students in
grades seven through ten will compete in the Science
Fair which will be on Monday, March 26, held in big
gym.
Seventh and eighth graders will present their
experiments and research projects in the morning,
followed by the ninth and tenth grades in the
afternoon.
Prior to the fair, students have been performing
research and writing a research paper related to their
experiment of choice. For the Science Fair, they also
have to make a backboard with the project that has the
question and hypothesis, conclusion, abstract,
materials, procedure, results, and background research.
The projects are presented to the judges during the
fair, as well as the student body, faculty, and any other
visitors that visit. Awards are presented to both junior
and senior high students for top projects. Watch future
issues of The Golden Arrow for more Science Fair
coverage.
Science Fair
By Aiden Bruck (12)
Ashby’s Mock Trial
teams’ season has
officially started with
three meets under its belt.
Ashby has two teams
which were made up by
the class hour. “Ashby
White” is made up of
Sydney Jensen, Josey
Ness, Aanika Anderson,
Austin Schroeder, Scott
Johnson, Dakota Ecker,
and Benton Stadsvold.
The team dubbed
“Ashby” consists of
Bradley Anderson, Tae-
yah Johnson, Ganon
Heinrich, Michael Van
Santen, Hope Haarstad,
Caity Weaver, Abbi
Evavold, and Aiden
Bruck.
The two teams
alternate in meets between
portraying the defense and
the prosecution. This
year's case is Cameron
Ferris versus the State of
Minnesota wherein Ferris
is accused of vehicular
homicide as the result of a
car collision.
Ashby, at the writing
this article, has already
has three meets. The first
meet was on January 11
with “Ashby White”
portraying the defense,
and “Ashby” portraying
the role of prosecution in
their respective cases.
After a hard-fought case,
both teams lost to their
opposing teams in
Fergus Falls.
The next meet was in
Detroit Lakes, January
18, with “Ashby” as
defense in their match-
up, while “Ashby White”
served as prosecution in
their case. The “Ashby”
team proved a solid
defense and won their
case, but “Ashby White”
didn’t win their hard-
fought case.
In the most recent
meet in Wadena,
“Ashby” portrayed the
prosecution, and “Ashby
White” portrayed the
defense in their
respective cases. Unfor-
tunately, both teams
suffered defeat in this
contest. Ashby has one
more meet currently this
season.
Geography Bee
The 2017-18 Ashby
Geography Bee was held
on Wednesday, January
24, in the school
auditorium. Geography
teacher Tom Gronwold
administered a written
test earlier in January to
students in grades four
through eight with the
top scorers advancing to
the oral round.
The contestants were
fourth grader Lukas
Anderson; fifth grader
Melody Larson; sixth
grader Kellen Dalen;
seventh grader Kennady
Skougard; and eighth
graders Kyra Aamot,
Jacob Cook, Matson
Hoff, Evan Paulson, Sam
Sorenson, and Jayson
Thormodson.
After a series of
questions in ten rounds,
the winner was Sam
Sorenson with the most
correctly answered
questions. Tied for
second place were Krya
Aamot, Lukas Anderson,
Jacob Cook, and Matson
Hoff.
Participants of the 2017-18 Ashby Geography Bee included left to
right Jayson Thormodson, Matson Hoff, Lukas Anderson, Jacob
Cook, champion Sam Sorenson, Evan Paulson, Kellen Dahlen, Kyra
Aamot, Melody Larson, advisor Tom Gronwold, and Kennady
Skougard.
Participants of the Ashby Spelling Bee included left to right, back
Max Gronwold, Raelynn Ripley, Kaylee Schlundt, champion Evan
Paulson, Torin Olson, Zach Fagre; middle Brodie Ecker, Robert
Nelson, Kennady Skougard, Liberty Johnson, Maddison Burak;
front Parker Henneman, Katie Anderson, Alyssa Johnson, Haleigh
Brendmoen, Lucy Ohren; not pictured Jessica Schlundt.
Mock Trial
Is there any fun in fund raising?
By Autum Bitzan (11)
All Ashby students in
grades kindergarten
through twelve have
joined together to raise
money for the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society
with the Pennies for
Patients Program.
Sponsored by the Ashby
Chapter of the National
Honor Society, a Penny
War was held January
22-26.
The grades were
divided into four teams
comprised of students in
grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and
10-12. Throughout the
Penny War, Ashby
students banded together
and managed to raise a
total of $1568.44 in only
five days.
At the end of the
“war,” overall in first
place was the fourth
through sixth grade team
which ended up with a
total of -15,425 points.
The second place
team was the seventh
through ninth grade team
with -19,556 points.
In third place was the
kindergarten through 3rd
graders with -20,730
points, and finally, in last
place the 10-12 graders
ended up with -28,865
points.
As a reward for their
efforts, Team 2 (4-6)
earned a rootbeer float
party, and Team 3 (7-9)
earned a candy treat.
However, Team 1 (K-3)
actually raised the most
money overall, so the
NHS felt they deserved a
rootbeer float party as
well for their awesome
efforts.
And since the school
more than doubled their
goal of $750, Team 4 was
not left out and were
given a candy treat as
well.
Over $1500 raised to fight LLS
No School Monday, February 19
President’s Day
disappointed that he
couldn’t participate.
Ashby also has a
manager for the Knights
wrestling team. Junior Elli
Johnsrud has been doing a
great job with the tasks
she’s been given by the
coaches.
With great coaches,
wrestlers, and managers
WCAABE has there is a
strong possibility of a
fourth return to State. If
they put their mind to
something, they can do it.
graders Dierk Goeden and
Ethan Johnsrud.
The consistent thought
for all the boys is that
State is priority, as well as
doing well in their weight
class. “The season is
going great,” said
Johnsrud.
They all were happy
with the progression that
everyone has made as a
team. Funkhouser was out
for a while for surgery
and recovery. He seemed
like he was slightly
By Tarryn Hill (9)
and Caity Weaver (12)
The WCAABE
Knights wrestling team
have been doing what
they know best, and that’s
winning. Having only just
three losses on the season,
Coach Andy Peterson
says, “We will not lose
again until we reach the
state tournament for the
fourth year in a row.”
The Knights wrestling
team has been coming out
strong for their matches,
giving it all they have, and
getting those wins!
“Winning your match in
wrestling pushes the next
man to keep your team
ahead,” said Ashby
wrestler Deklin Goeden.
“You know that you are
there for each other
weather it's a win or lose.
They tell you what you
need to improve on.”
Coach Peterson thinks
that the boys this year are
more than capable to
make it to state once
again. “I’m really happy
with the progress that all
of the wrestlers have
made this year,” he said.
Representing Ashby
on the team this year are
senior Ben Funkhouser,
sophomore Vincent Fin-
kelson, freshman Deklin
Goeden, and seventh
Meet the Seniors By Aiden Bruck
Cody “Becky” Fults is the son of James Fults and Marie & Bill Shores. Cody has two sisters, Ashley and Isabelle. After he finishes high school, he plans to go to college. Cody’s favorite class is the one directly after 3:09, and his best memory from school was the time when we had tacos. Cody’s favorite beverage is Dr. Pepper, and his favorite food is tacos. One of his favorite bands is Black Sabbath. Cody loves dogs. When asked what his favorite book was he said he didn’t know how to read.*
(*editor’s note: having been Cody’s English teacher in the past, I can assure readers this statement is false. Cody does, in fact, know how to read and can do it quite well.)
Personalities/Sports Jan/Feb 2018 5
Sweet chocolate dessert By Tarryn Hill (9)
If you like Reese’s
Peanut Butter Cups,
you'll definitely like
these Reese’s peanut
butter cup sandwich
cookies. They are a
wonderful, sweet, snack
to keep you on your toes!
All you need is a glass of
cold milk, and one of
these peanut butter cup
sandwich cookies, and
you will be set. This
tasty dessert will be
ready in just 22 minutes!
Ingredients ¼ cup butter or
margarine (½ stick)
- softened
¼ cup shortening
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown
sugar packed
1 egg
1 cup all purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup quick cooking
oats
1⅓ cups Reese’s
Peanut Butter Cup
minis
36 Reese’s Snack Size
Peanut Butter Cups
Directions Beat butter, shortening,
sugar, and brown sugar
until blended, then add
egg and blend. Stir flour,
baking soda and salt
together then blend into
butter mixture. Stir in
oats. Stir in mini peanut
butter cups. Cover and
refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350
degrees Fahrenheit. Shape
dough into 1 inch balls
and place on cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
When done, place on wire
rack and cool completely.
Remove wrappers
from the peanut butter
cups. For each cookie,
place two peanut butter
cups on flat side of
cookie. Microwave 10 to
15 seconds. Gently press
second cookie on peanut
butter cup. Wait several
minutes for peanut butter
cup to soften to second
cookie and then enjoy!!
Grappling with the best of them
Above WCAABE Knight Vince Finkelson put out a strong showing against his New York Mills opponent in Barrett January 4. Finkelson went on to defeat him with a 5-0 decision. Left Seventh grader Dierk Goeden anticipates his opponent’s move early in his match against the Eagles.
Caity Weaver is the daughter of Rob & Brenda Weaver and Cori & Troy Hart. She has six brothers and one fabulous niece. After high school she plans to go onto college at Alexandria Tech for her generals. Caity’s favorite classes are Field Biology, Choir, and P.E. Caity’s favorite memory from school is having fun times in Wojcik’s class. Her hobbies include reading and writing. Her favorite food is chicken strips, and her favorite beverage is Mountain Dew. Caity’s favorite book series are the Shadow Fall series, and some of her favorite bands are a “Day to Remember,” “Pierce the Veil,” and “Sleeping with Sirens.”Her favorite animal is an otter.
Seventh grade Knight Ethan Johnsrud works over his New York Mills opponent during his match. Although he was ultimately defeated in this match-up, Johnsrud put forth a tough fight.
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By Ashtyn Markus (9)
and Derrek Bartz (9)
The Ashby boys’
basketball season this
year has seen some good
action with a few tallies
in the win column. And
it's the coaches that make
it all happen.
Head coach John
Kent and assistant coach
Peter Nelson are the
boys coaches this year,
and they have their work
cut out for them as they
continue to build the
program.
“This season has
been fun, and the
sportsmanship is very
important for the team to
grow and become
better,” said Kent.
“Teamwork is also a
very big part of the sport
because it gives more
knowledge towards
basketball and a positive
attitude to other players.”
Although this is
Kent's last year, he says
he has greatly enjoyed
the experience so far
even as he gets older.
“Coaching boys
basketball has a faster
pace than the girls’
basketball,” said Nelson
on his first year of
teaching boys basketball
out of his three years of
coaching. “So far it has
been a fun experience,
and it’s something
different.”
Despite their losing
record, the boys have
improved a lot from last
year. They have no
seniors on the team, so
they will have the same
group next year. They
have lost a lot of close
games this season, but
they are hoping to finish
out the season strong.
“We are playing
good basketball, but just
cannot seem to get a
win,” said Kent. “Our
past five games have
been decided by five
points or less. It is a lot
of fun working with
players that never
seemed to give up.
“Our turnovers are
getting fewer and our
shooting is starting to
improve,” he continued.
“Hopefully we can
surprise some team at the
end of the season in
sectional playoffs.”
The boys hope to
make a run in the
playoffs and finish off
the season strong.
Meet the Seniors By Michael Van Santen
Aiden Bruck is the son of Alison and Steve Bruck.
He has four siblings: Andrew, Sean, Bejan, and Katie.
He loves animals and has many pets including, snakes,
turtles, lizards, cats, dogs, and other various amphib-
ians.
If Aiden could go anywhere he would go one of
two places – either Australia or the Galapagos,
obviously for his love of animals. His favorite place to
eat is Texas Roadhouse, even though he cannot order
his favorite meal there, Chicken Shawarma. He can get
his favorite drink there however, which is raspberry
iced tea. His favorite sport is Chicago Blackhawk
hockey. Also, his favorite movie is Tommy Boy.
His future plans are becoming a biology teacher or
wildlife biologist.
By Brad Anderson (11)
and Emily Johnson (9)
The Ashby girls’
basketball team has had
a slow-going season but
have won a few games
so far and plan on
winning more during this
season.
The girls’ basketball
team ended 2017 with a
2-5 record, with the two
games they have won
being against Hillcrest
and Bertha-Hewitt. The
Hillcrest game was a
very close game 51-48,
and the last few minutes
were very fun to watch.
The second game was
58-33 which was a big
win for the Arrows.
As the girls entered
2018, they are keeping
their drive and having a
pretty decent season with
a record of 4-17.
The girls have had
some very thrilling wins.
A win they had was
against the Hillcrest
Comets where we went
into overtime and came
back and got the win 44-
40.
The Lady Arrows
had back-to-back wins as
their next victory was
against the Rothsay
Tigers with a final score
of 43-40.
Congratulations to
the Lady Arrows for the
amazing wins and good
luck on the rest of the
season!
Exciting victories for the Lady Arrows
Personalities/Sports Jan/Feb 2018 6
Sydney Jensen is the daughter of Matt and Megan
Jensen. She has one sister, Kate. She has two cats,
Piper and Toby.
Sydney would like to go to Iceland because
volcanoes are cool. Her favorite restaurant is Which
Wich Superior Sandwiches. Her favorite food is
pasta. Also, her favorite drink is water.
Surprisingly her favorite sport is competitive
napping. Her favorite movie is The Way, Way Back.
Sydney’s future plans are to move to Alexandria and
simply survive.
Sophomore Arrow Courtney Koefod maneuvers around her Hillcrest opponent early in the match-up.
Left Arrow eighth grader Hunter Norby put it up for two against the Hillcrest Comets defense. Above The Arrows put up a strong defense against the Brandon-Evansville Chargers January 16.
Ashby boys keep up the fight
Fun Corner by Tanner Hart Find five differences
between the two pictures.
Variety Jan/Feb 2018 7
Can you figure it out?
photo by Jacey Schlosser Ashby freshmen Ashley Hill, McKenna Williams, Madeline Thompson, Cailey Schlosser, (front) Emily Johnson, Madison Bestul, Ashtyn Markus, and Molly Sorenson enjoyed the annual Region III FFA Fall Rally held at the West Otter Tail County Fairgrounds September 25. These new agriculture students learned about FFA and all the opportunities it holds.
Mystery 1 A crime happened at Free-mont
Street. The main suspect is a man
named Sean Baker. It was said that a
man had been walking along the
pathway when he was suddenly shot
in the stomach. The suspect had
brown hair, blue eyes, and wore a
baggy suit, just like Sean Baker’s.
Sean was asked to tell the story
right from the beginning. “Well,”
said Sean, “I was just hanging
around the park when I saw this man
walking along the pathway.
Suddenly, a guy came up from
behind him and shot him! I ran home
as fast as I could.” The policemen
asked him to give a description of the
murderer.
Sean said, “He had a red
moustache, red hair, and a baggy
Armani suit on.”
“I think this man is telling a lie,”
said one of the policemen. How did
he know? Mystery 2
Poor Mr. Teddy was found dead
in his study by Mr. Fiend. Mr. Fiend
Sudoku
Diesel trucks – strong isn’t always pretty
By Paton Smith (9)
The 1989 Dodge Cummings
5.9L diesel was also known as a
power wagon because it will last
forever. It is definitely a bullet-
proof truck. This truck reaches
160 Hp at 2,500 RPMs.
I would say if you need a
diesel pickup for under 3,500 this
would be your truck (just remem-
ber you aren't entering any beauty
competitions). I would say this is
one of the best early diesel work
trucks. I think the square body
design was very good – I mean, it
just looks like a working man's
truck.
The 2018 Ford Shelby F-150
has a whopping 750 Hp. It only
comes in a crew cab form (4-
door Lariat), so this pick is not for
work. It is only good for its looks
and speed.
Even with all that horsepower,
the transmission is geared very
high for putting out the same
torque power as a regular F-150.
Another name for this beast is
super snake.
This pickup goes for about
one hundred grand. But if I had
that much money I would not buy
that with it. Yes, this pickup is
cool looking, but I would have to
ask for what purpose do you need
something like that? I think this
truck would be a lot better if Ford
would have had an option for a F-
250 or F-350, then someone could
use it for working.
Chocolatey,
nutty goodness By Brad Anderson (11)
If you are looking for good
snack that is somewhat healthy,
and super easy to make, look no
further. Chocolate-covered pea-
nuts are the way to go. There are
many variations to make that
would satisfy anyone. You can
choose whichever type of nut
you want, as well as chocolate.
From peanuts to pecans and dark
chocolate to white chocolate, the
combinations are endless.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating (or whatever flavor or chocolate you like), coarsely chopped 1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts (again you may sub- stitute your favorite nut) 1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits (optional)
Directions In a microwave, melt candy
coating at intervals being careful
not to burn the chocolate. Stir
until smooth.
Stir in peanuts and English
toffee bits.
Drop by rounded table-
spoonfuls onto waxed paper-
lined baking sheets.
Let stand until set.
Store in an airtight container.
recounted his dismal discovery to the
police:
“I was walking by Mr. Teddy’s
house when I thought I would just
pop in for a visit. I noticed his study
light was on, and I decided to peek in
from the outside to see if he was in
there. I walked through the snow
towards the window, and I had to
wipe the condensation off the
window to see inside. That is when I
saw his body. I kicked in the front
door to confirm my suspicions of
foul play. I called the police immedi-
ately afterward.”
The officer arrested Mr. Fiend
for the murder of Mr. Teddy. How
did he know Mr. Fiend was lying?
Answers: 1. The policeman knew Sean
was lying because he said saw “the guy
run up behind him,” but the victim was
shot in the stomach.
2. Condensation forms on the inside of
the window in the winter, not on the
outside. So Mr. Fiend could not have
wiped it off to discover Mr. Teddy’s
body.
Read “The Golden
Arrow” now
and find out
the new reviews
Fun, exciting game for teens By Derrek Bartz (9)
Fortnite is a free game on the Xbox Live store
and PlayStation store. It is a fun multiplayer game
where the competitor gets dropped off on a map and
are forced to kill off your opponents in order to
survive.
Players can form a team, and there are a 100
opponents. To survive, you loot buildings and get
chests full of guns and grenades to take down the
other enemies. The goal of the game is to kill
everyone else besides your team.
Fortnite is a great overall game, and it is free, so
you do not have to pay money for it like most video
games. Fortnite is a good game because you get to
play it with your friends. The moment you first play
it, you get addicted. Although it’s hard to win, when
you do it’s awesome. The game as recently blown
up, and so many people have been playing it. If you
are looking for a fun, cheap game, I recommend
Fortnite.
Fortnite is rated “T” for teens.
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Don’t judge a book by it’s cover By Emily Johnson (9)
This month’s review stars
the new movie Wonder!!
Wonder is about a 10-year-old
boy named August Pullman.
His mom was hoping for a
unique boy, and that is what
she got. Auggie was born
with face anomalies, and he
has been homeschooled until
his tenth birthday, when his
mom realized he is old
enough to go to grade school.
When Auggie grows up,
he wants to be an astronaut,
and he has a helmet just like
the real astronauts. Being in
a new school with face anomalies is hard
but he is a brave boy. Everybody just
looks and whispers as he walks by. He
tries to make friends, but he is a little
shy. Eventually he knows he will get
used to people, and people will get used
to him.
Auggie makes a friend, Jack Will.
Auggie thought he was the nicest friend,
until Jack started hanging out with
Julian, the biggest bully in school. Jack
felt bad how Julian was treating Auggie,
so Jack beat him up.
Auggie and Jack
were back to being
friends, they hung out
and played video games
every day. Nobody
liked Julian, and he
was alone, so he
became friends with
Auggie and Jack. Over
time Auggie becomes
the most popular boy
in the fifth grade.
Wonder is based
on the book of the
same name by R.J.
Palacio. I liked the
movie a lot. It was a very heartwarming
story with lots of sad part, as well as a
lot of funny things, too.
After seeing the movie I decided to
read the book as well. There is not
much of a difference between book and
movie, which is great because readers
get to see what the author intended on
the big screen. I really enjoyed both the
movie and book, and I recommend both
to everyone.
Ashby School Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Date Breakfast Lunch Soup 2/19 No School President’s Day 2/20 Cereal Hamburgers, smiles Tomato 2/21 Cinnamon Roll Turkey wrap, chips Wisconsin Cheese 2/22 Mini Bagel Italian Dunkers, salad Broccoli Cheese 2/23 Cereal Shrimp Pops, mac & cheese Chicken Dumpling 2/26 Cereal French Toast Stix, sausage Buffalo Chicken 2/27 Bagel Orange Chicken, rice Wisconsin Cheese 2/28 Yogurt Parfait Pulled Pork, coleslaw Chicken Dumpling
Fun Corner By Paton Smith
The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -128 degrees. The temperature was measured on
Antarctica in 1983.
boy his face