Student of the Week

By: Katie Arbach

Ellie Cole

                Ellie Cole (13) is the daughter of Dwayne and Becky Cole.  She has one brother Brett (15).  Ellie is involved in marching band.  Ellie is in 8^th grade and she said her favorite teacher is Mrs. VonWald. 

          

              Some of her hobbies during the summer are swimming and hanging out with friends.  Ellie said that when she grows up she wants to be a baker, because she does it all the time and really enjoys it.  Her favorite meal by our amazing school lunch cooks is the deli subs, because they are really good.

FCCLA Leadership Weekend

South Dakota FCCLA’s members “Discovered their Superpowers” at the recent Leadership Weekend on October 5^th and 6th at the Crossroads Hotel in Huron, SD. 211 students and 33 advisers from across the state attended Rookie Camp, Power Training, or Peer Education Training. 2013-14 State FCCLA Officers led the Rookie Training.  They spoke about National Programs, Star Events and taught students the basic information about FCCLA. Rookie Training attendees received the Step One Membership Award at the conference.  Trent Misak, former National Officer conducted Power Training.  He incorporated dynamic leadership activities and games into his presentation that expanded students’ knowledge of FCCLA. Peer Education team members had their first meetings together and each team identified their state projects.  The Community peer education team planned projects to support the National FCCLA Outreach Project, Share Our Strength.  The Family team will be working with one of the National FCCLA educational partners, Autism Speaks, to bring awareness to autism issues.  And finally, the Career peer education team members are planning a year-long drive to support Ronald McDonald houses in South Dakota.    

From the Hoven chapter 3 people went to the Leadership Weekend.  Bailey Zweber attended Power Training to get ready for district office.  Katie Arbach attended Peer Education Training as she is a Career Peer Educator.  Our Advisor, Mrs. Maier also went to learn about the new rules for FCCLA.  

            FCCLA stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and was first established in 1945 and in South Dakota in 1946.  Family serves as the central focus of this organization.  This career and technical student organization prepares youth to assume their adult roles in society as wage earners, community leaders, and caring family members by giving them important life skills needed to thrive in their families, careers and communities. 

Mobridge College Planning Days

By: Katie Arbach

            As we come to end of our high school years, the Juniors and Seniors are faced with many decisions and one of them is college.  Many students start questioning if they want to go to college or enter the military.  What should I major in?  Would it be best for me to just go straight into the work force?  There are so many different options! 

            On Wednesday, October 2^nd the Juniors and Seniors went to Mobridge for the College Planning Day.  There were many different public and private universities, tech schools, and military representatives there for the students to look at and get an idea of where they would like to go after high school.   

            The College Planning Days was very beneficial to the students here at Hoven.  “It was very informational and it gave me confidence in my decision of what college I want to go to.” Quoted senior Bailey Zweber, who plans on going to Dakota Wesleyan next fall for Registered Nurse. 

            Along with the information on different colleges there were also booths on financial aid for the students to look over.  The students now have a better understanding of the colleges in the area and what they all have to offer.        

The Golden Rule: RESPECT

By: Katie Arbach

Once again every month the Hoven School District will have a Dakota Character trait.  Dakota Character is an educational framework for teaching different values.  The theme for October is respect.  Respect means to show consideration for yourself, others, property, rules, and authority.    

Our school values respect and teaches about bullying to emphasize the fact that if you are bullying or picking on someone else; you are not respecting them.  Every day on the announcements we hear a quote for the Dakota Character trait of the month.  As the students learn more and more about positive values, we hope to see a positive influence on our school and community.  

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

By: Katie Arbach

                                                                                                                                                           

Tanner Heuer

            Tanner Heuer is the son of Dave and Linda Heuer.  Tanner has three sisters (Tami, Traci, and Tara) and one brother (Travis).  He is a senior this year and is involved in football, basketball, FCCLA, Student Council, French Club, and National Honor Society.

            His favorite sport is basketball because you have the crowd all around you cheering you on and it is a so exciting and fast paced game.

            When asked who his favorite athlete is, he said “Tom Brady from the Patriots football team, because of his leadership on the team”

            Tanner’s greatest athletic accomplishment was going to state in basketball. 

            His goals include making it to the dome in football, going to state in basketball, and of course graduating high school.  

            Some advice that Tanner gives to those younger people who are hoping to play sports is to work hard and you will do great.