Student of the Week

By: Katie Arbach

                                                                                                                                                           

Tori Breaw

Tori Breaw is a freshman at Hoven High School.  Her parents are Aaron and Jenny Breaw and she has 4 sisters, Amanda, Alisha, Alysyn, and Bre’elle.  Tori’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Stoecker and favorite subject is study hall.  Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite movie is the Hunger Games.  When asked if she can visit anywhere in the world and why, she said, “Las Vegas, because I have never been there before and it seems like a fun place to party.  Tori’s favorite quote is by Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.” 

Bang on the Drum All Day

By: Katie Arbach

            Left, Left, Left, Right, Left!  Horns up!  Roll your feet!  Chin’s up!  Guide right!  If you’ve been hearing this in town around 7:30 in the morning it’s probably because the Hoven High School Marching Band is getting ready for Gypsy Days in a few short weeks. 

            How does all of this hard work pay off?  Band instructor, Elizabeth Bengs said, “Marching band definitely takes a lot of hard work and dedication.  When everyone puts in 100% we create a strong, unified ensemble.  Our goal is to come home with a gold at Gypsy Days, along with the award for top band of the day.  My favorite pay off from marching band is hearing people talk about the strong marching tradition we uphold in Hoven.  In fact, in both of my previous years, I have received emails from NSU students stating that our band is being talked about in music ed. classes.  This definitely shows that we have done our community and alumni proud!.” 

            Although waking up earlier isn’t something any of the students like to do, they all believe their hard work will pay off in the end. 

            Even though most people probably think marching band is one of the easier extracurricular activities they are sadly mistaken.  Mrs. Bengs stated that one of the benefits of being in marching band is physical activity, “Marching starts your day off on the “right foot” (well, actually the left when we march!) Some may think that surely you don’t get much exercise from marching, but just ask these students—if you are doing it correctly, you are getting a good workout and working up a sweat!”

            The confidence that Beng’s shows, is also rubbing off on her students.  Senior, Scott Glodt said, “Although our band is small and young, we might struggle right away but we will rise to the occasion when Gypsy Days comes.” 

            One of the great things about our little town is the giant support we always receive from our community.  The Gypsy Day’s parade is on Saturday, October 5^th, so if you are in Aberdeen that day, please don’t forget to stop by the parade and cheer loud for the Hoven High School Marching Band!     

Last Year in High School

By: Katie Arbach

            Finally after twelve long years of anticipation, waiting for the big day of graduation to arrive, senior year is finally here.  As I sit here and write this paper, I often wonder where all the time went, but then I look back and realize that the time spent was well worth my while.  There have been so many memories made with my classmates and friends that I don’t regret a single moment spent with everyone.  High school is a great time to have fun and enjoy life before reality actually starts.

            My name is Katie Arbach and as most of you know, I am the daughter of Gary and Joyce Arbach.  I have one amazing sister who I am very close with.  Nicole Graduated in 2012 from Hoven High School.  She currently is going to school at the University of South Dakota in Vermilion. 

  

            I am currently a senior at Hoven High.  I have been involved in many different extra-curricular activities throughout high school such as chorus, band, flags, FCCLA, Student Council, FBLA, and French Club just to name a few.  I enjoy shopping and hanging out with friends and family.  After graduation in May, I plan on attending Stewart School to major in Cosmetology.

           Senior Project Class can be a very fun class to be involved with.  I decided to be a part of this class because I love writing articles to get submitted into the paper and I like working on the high school website.  I enjoy having Mr. Cole as a teacher and am excited to work with him for the rest of my high school career writing articles and updating our website.